Gunmen abduct Koreans, kill Nigerian soldiers in ambush

Nigerian army says it is tracking down the attackers to rescue the foreigners ABUJA, Dec 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Unidentified gunmen ambushed a convoy of an oil servicing company in Nigeria’s southern Rivers state and kidnapped two South Korean workers and killed four soldiers.The convoy was attacked on Tuesday around the…

Dozens more die of hunger in Ethiopia as drought worsens

At least 176 people have died in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray due to drought-induced hunger ADDIS ABABA, Dec 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 176 people have died in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray state due to drought-induced hunger, authorities said.Hadush Asemelash, a regional administrator, told Tigray TV that those who have died so…

DR Congo signs carbon credit deal covering Congo basin

Environmentalists have raised alarm over the depletion of thousands of acres in the Congo basin KINSHASA, Dec 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed an agreement with a US company for a carbon credit deal covering the Congo Basin rainforest and peatlands.dClimate, a “climate information and data…

Immigration: South Africa, Zimbabwe have a collective responsibility to prevent illegal activities at ports of entry

PRETORIA, Dec 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — Cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe in managing shared borders is critical for the protection of respective national interests. “We have a collective responsibility to prevent illegal activities at our ports of entry and the border law enforcement areas such as illegal migration, any kind…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to apply for leave to appeal Zulu monarch court decision

PRETORIA, Dec 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to apply for leave to appeal a North Gauteng High Court decision to set aside the President’s official recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the King of the Zulu nation. This according to a short statement released by the Presidency…

Update: New Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sworn in with government

Newly elected Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, is congratulated by lawmakers after his government passed a confidence vote at the parliament  WARSAW, Dec 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was sworn in by the president on Wednesday morning in a ceremony where each of his…

WHO reports anthrax outbreaks in 5 East and Southern African countries, resulting in 20 deaths

GENEVA, Dec 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Five countries in East and Southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year, the World Health Organization said. A total of 1,166 suspected cases had been reported in Kenya, Malawi,…

At least 100 elephants dead from drought in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Dec 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe’s biggest national park as water holes have dried up, an international animal welfare group said. The International Fund for Animal Welfare said that an “extended dry season has reduced once abundant water holes to muddy puddles” in…

Saudi Arabia has offered Kenya 1,000 jobs for nurses – Labour CS

RIYADH (Saudi Arabia), Dec 13 (NNN-KBC) — The Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Florence Bore disclosed Tuesday that Kenya has entered into a mega labour migration deal with Saudi Arabia. According to Bore who is in Riyadh on an official visit, Kenya is set to benefit greatly from…

Zimbabwe vows to step up fight against cholera outbreak as suspected cases spike

HARARE, Dec 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Zimbabwean government has vowed to accelerate efforts to combat a cholera outbreak after suspected cholera cases rose to a cumulative 10,633. The figure increased from 9,895 suspected cases recorded in the previous week. Addressing a post-cabinet press briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister…