Update: UN tries to salvage Libya talks after government announces pullout
GENEVA, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations tried to salvage talks over a ceasefire for Libya after the government…
Germany: Police hunt gunmen after deadly shooting in Hanau city
The motive for the shootings remain unclear HANAU (Germany), Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least eight people were killed in…
US Judge finds government in contempt for deporting migrant minors
Migrants in a detention centre at McAllen, Texas WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A federal judge has found the United…
Panama police seize ‘homemade’ semi-submersible boat carrying five tons of drugs; four Colombians arrested
PANAMA CITY, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in Panama seized five tons of drugs on Wednesday that were transported aboard…
Nigeria: Boko Haram burn homes and school in north-eastern town
Nigeria’s military battling militants ABUJA, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Militant group Boko Haram has torched several homes and a school…
Locust outbreak reaches South Sudan – officials
JUBA, Feb 29 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — South Sudan has the become the latest country to be hit by the worst locust…
Zambia first lady weeps over ‘gas attacks’ on children
First Lady of Zambia Esther Lungu LUSAKA, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zambia’s First Lady Esther Lungu broke down in tears…
Cameroon’s international partners call for investigation into Anglophone village massacre
YAOUNDE, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cameroon’s international partners including France and the United Nations have condemned last week’s killing of…
US Sec of State Pompeo closes Africa tour with warning about China’s ’empty promises’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ADDIS ABABA, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday…
Despite trade wars, Pres Trump says US ‘open for business’
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump saidthat he wants to avoid policies that make it difficult for other…