History is made: Nigerian Okonjo-Iweala appointed as next Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the new director-general GENEVA, Feb 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — WTO members made history Monday when the General Council…
DR Congo president appoints new PM, further sidelining Kabila
Tshisekedi (l) with Kabila during cordial times KINSHASA, Feb 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the…
Egyptian Army Destroys Four Smuggling Tunnels In North Sinai, Thwarts Illegal Immigration Attempts
CAIRO, Feb 16 (NNN-MENA) – The Egyptian army said, its forces destroyed four smuggling tunnels in North Sinai, foiled illegal…
Tunisian PM dismisses 5 ministers from gov’t
A general view of Tunisian Parliament TUNIS, Feb 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tunisian head of government Hichem Mechichi on Monday decided…
Thailand Detects South Africa COVID-19 Variant
By Linda Khoo BANGKOK, Feb 15 (NNN-Bernama) — A Thai man who returned from Tanzania and undergoing mandatory quarantine has…
Nigeria says kills 2 most wanted Boko Haram commanders
ABUJA, Feb 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian security forces have killed two of the most wanted Boko Haram terrorist leaders in…
Covid-19: Mosques reopen in Algeria as restrictions ease up
Mosques reopen in Algeria ALGIERS, Feb 15 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Algerian government decided to reopen all mosques across the country…
ICJ rejects Kenya’s request to delay Somalia maritime case
Map showing disputed maritime area. THE HAGUE, Feb 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s request for further postponement of the maritime case…
Nigeria: We’ll act decisively to stop spread of ethno-religious violence – Pres Buhari
ABUJA, Feb 14 (NNN-NAN) — The president warns that his government will not allow any ethnic or religious group to…
Sudan accuses Ethiopian forces of cross border, raising tensions
Ethiopians, who fled the ongoing fighting in Tigray region, carry their belongings after crossing the Setit River on the Sudan-Ethiopia…