Big drug bust in Senegal, foreign couple detained
Senegal seizes 798 kg of cocaine hidden in cars on a ship DAKAR, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegalese customs authorities…
US says Iran ‘playing with fire’ after nuclear deal limit breached
WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump warned that Iran is “playing with fire” after Tehran said it…
Brazil Pres Bolsonaro: EU/Mercosur agreement will take at least three years to come into force
BRASILIA, July 1 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said that it could take up to three years for the…
Bolivia continues to demand Chile for a sovereign sea exit
LA PAZ, July 1 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Bolivia is insisting on seeking a solution with Chile for a sovereign sea…
Cameroon opposition leader released after abduction in restive Anglophone region
John Fru Ndi BAMENDA (Cameroon), July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The leader of one of Cameroon’s main opposition parties was released…
UN Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in Mali
UNITED NATIONS, July 1 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to extend peacekeeping mission…
Libyan fighters seize U.S. and Chinese missiles from Haftar’s forces
TRIPOLI, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Forces allied to Libya’s internationally recognized government based in Tripoli captured sophisticated U.S. and Chinese…
West Africa: ECOWAS finally adopts ECO as single currency
ECOWAS leaders took the decision at a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria ABUJA, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Beginning in January 2020,…
Cooler temps for parts of Europe as Germany, Italy bake some more
PARIS, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A welcome temperature drop came to western parts of Europe, bringing relief to areas that…
Six Turks held in Libya by forces linked to strongman Haftar
ANKARA/TRIPOLI, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey said six of its nationals were being held by forces of Libyan strongman Khalifa…