Africa

South Sudan ‘ready to mediate between Sudan, Ethiopia’ to end border conflict

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir JUBA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has expressed readiness to mediate…

Ugandan President Museveni wins re-election in vote his rival says was rigged

President Yoweri Museveni KAMPALA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s longtime leader Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected for a sixth term…

Morocco-Israel normalisation: Outgoing Pres Trump fetes, award rare military award to Morocco king, rallies behind claim

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump, in a last-minute push to solidify Morocco’s normalization with Israel, bestowed…

Morocco Jews ‘already packing’ for direct Israel flights

CASABLANCA, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fanny Mergui has no doubt:Moroccan Jews “are already packing their suitcases” to board direct flightsto…

Covid-19: Global death toll passes two million

PARIS, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global death toll from Covid-19surpassed two million on Friday, with the World Health Organization…

US ‘deeply troubled’ by reports of violence, irregularities in Uganda poll: State Dept

WASHINGTON, Jan 17, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – The US State Department said it is “deeply troubled” by reports of violence and…

US Amends Regulations to Export Products to Sudan

Khartoum, Jan 15 (NNN-SUNA) — The US Department of Commerce and Industry and Security Bureau amended its regulations by removing…

South Sudan Mediation Holds Meeting with Signatory Parties of Juba Peace Agreement

KHARTOUM, Jan 14 (NNN-SUNA) – The South Sudan mediation Wednesday held a meeting at the Republican Palace with the signatory…

Kenya: Maraga Hands Over Judiciary

KENYA, Jan 13 (NNN-KNA) — Former Chief Justice David K. Maraga Monday formally handed over instruments of power back to…

Postage Stamp To Commemorate TAP’s 60th Anniversary

TUNIS, Jan 12 (NNN-TAP) — The Tunisian Post is issuing on Jan 12 a postage stamp on the 60th founding…