Libya: East-based warlord Gen Haftar rejects call by UN-backed government for ceasefire
Fighting has reduced in the past two months TRIPOLI, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The powerful military force in Libya loyal…
Ivory Coast: Five die, 100 wounded in clashes over third-term bid by incumbent president
ABIDJAN, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Monday submitted his application to run for a third…
‘Alarming escalation’ in northern Nigeria attacks: Amnesty International
Competition over resources between herders and farming communities lies at the heart of the conflict ABUJA, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
‘World’s oldest man’ dies aged 116 in South Africa
Fredie Blom – seen here on his 116th birthday – said there was no special secret to his longevity PRETORIA,…
Covid-19: Doctors in Kenya’s capital begin strike over lack of PPE
Close to 700 out of 30,000 Kenya’s COVID-19 cases are among healthcare workers NAIROBI, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than…
Card-playing police general killed by soldier in South Sudan
Major-General Bior Ajoh Bior Kech JUBA, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A retired police general in South Sudan has been shot…
Sudan’s Jabal Maragha: Illegal gold diggers destroy ancient site
Remains of the two millenia-old site of Jabal Maragha that was ravaged by gold hunters are scattered KHARTOUM, Aug 25…
Covid-19: Latest global developments
PARIS, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: MORE THAN 809,000 DEAD:…
Mali junta wants three-year military rule, agrees to free president
BAMAKO, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The junta that seized power in Mali wants a military-led transitional body to rule for…
Madagascar: 20 inmates killed in prison breakout
ANTANANARIVO, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Twenty inmates were killed in a shootout with police during a prison breakout in Madagascar…