Africa

Somalia ranked world’s most corrupt nation

Somalia BERLIN, Jan 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Somalia is still ranked the world’s most corrupt country, according to the just released…

Africa’s richest woman Isabel dos Santos scandal: Banker found dead in Lisbon

Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos LISBON/LUANDA, Jan 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A banker implicated in the embezzlement and money-laundering case…

Tanzania: President Magufuli sacks minister over $453m contract

John Magufuli,Tanzania’s president DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania’s president has sacked his home affairs minister for allegedly…

Tanzanian court jails 8 fishermen for 3 years over illegal fishing

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — A Tanzanian court on Thursday jailed eight fishermen for three years each after…

West Africa: Pirates release Happy Lady tanker crew

West African Nations with coastlines on the Gulf of Guinea ATHENS, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Armed hostage-takers on Wednesday released…

DR Congo warned of proxy wars between neighbours

Violence has already been driving people to flee from the area for years KINSHASA, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — There’s a…

Uganda on high alert as locusts approach common border with Kenya

KAMPALA, Jan 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ugandan Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda said the country is on high alert as locusts draw…

Tunisia, India sign deal to set up ICT center

TUNIS, Jan 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tunisia and India on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up an information…

Nearly 7,000 people have fled Niger region hit by Daesh attack: UNHCR

NIAMEY, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly 7,000 people have fled the region in western Niger where militant fighters killed 89…

Cameroon: Over 20 abducted school children rescued in troubled Anglophone region

YAOUNDE, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cameroonian troops rescued 24 school children held hostage by armed separatists in the country’s restive…