South African police arrest dozens after riots in Johannesburg
Protestors loot stores, burn rubber tyres and block road junctions in the Johannesburg district. Photo courtesy of Moneyweb. JOHANNESBURG, Sept…
Tanzania: Opposition lawmakers boycotted swearing of ruling party legislator who replaces critic of president
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Opposition lawmakers in Tanzania boycotted the swearing in of a ruling party lawmaker…
Algeria army chief demands presidential election by December
Army chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaid Salah ALGIERS, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria‘s army chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaid Salah has said the…
Fifteen dead in building collapse in Mali’s capital
BAMAKO, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fifteen people were confirmed dead after a day of rescue in the remains of a…
Nigerian insecurity requires urgent attention, U.N. rapporteur warns
ABUJA, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s multiple security problems have created a crisis that requires urgent attention and could lead…
Ebola epidemic crisis remains serious threat, says UN chief in DR Congo
BENI (DR Congo), Sept 4 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Ebola epidemic remains a serious public health…
Zimbabwe state doctors go on strike over pay
Striking doctors HARARE, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s public sector doctors went on strike on Tuesday, demanding a further salary…
Update: 20 bodies recovered after California dive boat disaster
LOS ANGELES, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Search operations were suspended Tuesday for survivors of a scuba-diving boat disaster off the…
Update: At least seven killed in Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian – PM
NASSAU (Bahamas), Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least seven people have been killed in the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian, Prime…
US: Pentagon frees $3.6 bn for wall construction on Mexican border
WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Defense Department said Tuesday it was freeing up $3.6 billion in funds budgeted…