U.S. not ready to remove Sudan from terrorism list: State Dept official
KHARTOUM, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States still needs to resolve longstanding issues with Sudan before it can consider…
Mass arrest of foreigners in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 600 foreign nationals were arrested by police on Wednesday, South African media reports.In…
US sanctions may worsen Venezuela suffering, says UN
GENEVA, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN’s human rights chief has criticised the latest US sanctions against Venezuela saying they…
Nigeria’s security forces repel Boko Haram attack on village in Borno – Official
ABUJA, Aug 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — Nigeria’s government forces repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Tuesday night on a…
Zimbabwe experiencing its worst hunger emergency – WFP
GENEVA, Aug 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst hunger emergency, the World Food Programme (WFP) has said, while…
Malawi presidential election case hearing begins
Malawi opposition supporters have been protesting against the government for months LILONGWE, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Constitutional Court in…
Rwandans stopped from crossing to Ebola-infected city of Goma in DR Congo
Crowds at the border in Gisenyi where Rwandans are being prevented from going to Goma in DR Congo GISENYI (Rwanda),…
Nigeria #RevolutionNow leader held under terror laws
Only a handful of supporters turned up on Monday for Sowore’s #RevolutionNow protest ABUJA, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Nigerian…
British PM Johnson plans visa shake-up to attract science talent
LONDON, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans for a new fast-track visa route for “the brightest…
US: A family of three killed as small plane crashes into backyard
NEW YORK, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three people were killed Thursday when a small aircraft crashed into the backyard of…