Nigeria Announces Major Nationwide Anti-Terror Operation
LAGOS, Oct 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nigeria announced the launch of a major military operation across the country to combat insecurity,…
Sudanese Police Free 66 Hostages Held By Human Trafficking Groups
KHARTOUM, Oct 18 (NNN-SUNA) – The Sudanese Police, announced that, 66 hostages, held by human trafficking groups, have been freed.…
Morocco Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases
RABAT, Oct 18 (NNN-MAP) – Morocco, yesterday, reported 3,763 new COVID-19 cases, the biggest single-day increase so far, taking the…
Egypt, Spain FMs Discuss Regional Issues, Sign MOU For Political Consultation
CAIRO, Oct 18 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, held talks yesterday, with his Spanish counterpart, Arancha Gonzalez Laya,…
UN: Violence, COVID-19 contribute to rising humanitarian needs in Sahel
Two displaced women sit at a camp in Awaradi, Niger UNITED NATIONS, Oct 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — A surge in armed…
Cameroon: 11 hostages freed by troops in restive Anglophone region
YAOUNDE, Oct 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — Cameroonian troops have rescued 11 kidnapped victims during a mopping-up operation in Southwest, one of…
Oct 28 elections: Zanzibar presidential candidate barred from campaigning – 2nd opposition candidate facing restriction
Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad of ACT Wazalendo party ZANZIBAR, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Zanzibar Electoral Commission has barred an…
Zambia: Copper firm ordered to halt operations after waste spill causes flooding, polluting river
The spillage occurred on Thursday after an embankment at the dam collapsed LUSAKA, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zambia’s environmental authority halted…
Angola: Pres Lourenco reaffirms fight against corruption, says country loses US$23b
Pres João Lourenço LUANDA, Oct 17 (NNN-ANGOP) — Pres João Lourenço renewed his commitment to the fight against corruption, stressing…
WHO names team to probe DR Congo sex abuse claims
The Ebola outbreak mostly affected eastern DR Congo GENEVA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed…
