Mali withdraws from International Organization of La Francophonie
BAMAKO, March 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Mali has decided to withdraw from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), the Malian…
M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with DR Congo after EU sanctions
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pulled out of peace talks with DRC LUANDA, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pulled out…
France tries Cambodian ex-PM’s guards over 1997 massacre
PARIS, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two ex-bodyguards for former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen go on trial in absentia in…
Nigeria: Blaze hits major oil pipeline
LAGOS, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A fire broke out at a major pipeline in southern Nigeria, Africa’s largest petrol producer,…
North Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests
KOCANI (North Macedonia), March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities in North Macedonia are appealing for calm as student groups called for…
Nigeria and Kenya among nations running out of HIV drugs – WHO
An estimated 25 million people are living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa GENEVA, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eight countries – six…
Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for ‘stranded’ NASA astronauts
WASHINGTON, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts…
Trump and Putin begin crucial call on Ukraine ceasefire
WASHINGTON, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin began a critical phone call on…
France: Paris police evict migrants from theatre after months-long occupation
PARIS, March 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police on Tuesday evacuated hundreds of young migrants from a central Paris theatre they had…
Cyprus: 7 dead after refugee boat capsizes off coast
NICOSIA, March 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — Seven people have been confirmed dead after a refugee boat capsized off the southeastern coast…