Africa

US sanctions militant leaders over hostages in West Africa

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken WASHINGTON, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US imposed sanctions on leaders of militant groups…

South Africa extends troop deployment in restive Mozambique, DR Congo

Soldiers are seen on a vehicle in Sake, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) PRETORIA, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Namibia angered by tourists posing naked in dune safari

The Big Daddy dune is one of Namibia’s top tourist destinations WINDHOEK, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The authorities in Namibia…

Senegal: 13 dead, 40 injured in central road accident

DAKAR, April 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — Thirteen people were killed and around 40 others were injured in a traffic accident in…

UN call for international participation in fighting sexual violence in Sudan conflict

UNITED NATIONS, April 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations are calling for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against…

Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members

A member of the Black Axe gang BERLIN, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected…

UK: East African trio arrested after migrants die on boat crossing the English Channel

The men were detained on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration LONDON, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Sudanese nationals and a…

Nigeria: Suleja prison damaged by heavy rain; 108 inmates on the run

Many of the facilities in Suleja prison were built during the colonial era ABUJA, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than…

South Africa on track to eliminate malaria disease by 2028

PRETORIA, April 26 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status…

155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains cause floods, landslides – PM

DAR ES SALAAM, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to…