UN calls for unification of Libyan electoral authorities
Stephanie Turco Williams, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya TRIPOLI,…
Covid-19: Brazil’s response worst, New Zealand’s best – study
SYDNEY, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s handling of the coronaviruspandemic has been ranked the world’s worst, while New Zealand topped…
Covid-19: President Magufuli warns Tanzanians against ‘white man’ vaccines
Tanzanian President John Magufuli DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzanian President John Magufuli has warned the country’s health…
Senegal restricts public access to major park following mysterious deaths of 750 pelicans
The park has nearly three million birds from almost 400 species DAKAR, Jan 28 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Senegalese authorities restricted…
Ethiopia to form self-defense militia force to stem communal violence
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonen ADDIS ABABA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonen announced plans…
Botswana wildlife office investigates new mysterious elephant deaths
Poaching had been ruled out as a possible cause of death GABORONE, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Botswana is investigating yet…
Uganda, DR Congo agree to exchange captives – soldiers for civilians
Congolese soldiers leave Buliisa police station on Tuesday KAMPALA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda is set to hand over two…
DR Congo parliament votes out pro-Kabila PM
Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba KINSHASA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have dismissed…
Tunisian president’s office gets letter with suspicious powder
TUNIS, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The office of Tunisia’s president received a letter containing suspicious powder and is investigating the…
Bus-truck collision kills 14, injures 38 in western Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Jan 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 14 people were killed and 38others badly injured when a 70-seater capacity bus…