Africa

UNDP and CAICT partner to drive digital transformation across Africa

The Hub will empower governments, youth, and women with advanced digital skills CHANGSHA (China), June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United…

Netherlands returns over 100 Benin Bronzes looted from Nigeria

ABUJA, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria has taken delivery from the Netherlands of 119 pieces of priceless “Benin Bronze” artefacts looted…

At least 60 migrants feared dead after Libya shipwrecks: IOM

TRIPOLI, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 60 migrants are feared dead after a pair of shipwrecks off the coast of…

Tanzania pushes for techdriven education

DAR ES SALAAM, June 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has issued a set of strategic directives to the Ministry of…

Zanzibar: MPs urge industrial push to harness natural wealth

ZANZIBAR, June 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR lawmakers have called on the government to prioritise industrial development by tapping into the islands’…

Panama supports autonomy Initiative as solution to Moroccan Sahara dispute

RABAT, June 18 (NNN-KBC) — The Republic of Panama, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, has declared support…

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi: China fills void as West retreats; tariff pledge a game changer

HELSHINKI (Finland), June 18 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded China’s recent commitment to providing 100%…

DR Congo: Heavy rains in dry season cause havoc in capital Kinshasa

Flimsy buildings and a lack of proper drainage have worsened the flooding crisis in Kinshasa KINSHASA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Mali begins building Russian-backed gold refinery

Gen Assimi Goïta BAMAKO, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mali’s military junta has started building a gold refinery in partnership with…

Uganda: Pres Museveni signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

Pres Yoweri Museveni KAMPALA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law an amendment that will…