Africa

Spain to set up camps for 7,000 migrants in overwhelmed Canary Islands

Migrants rest after being rescued by coast guards in the Arguineguin harbour, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain LAS…

Nigeria confirms rescue of 9 police officers kidnapped by gunmen; airstrikes killed 17 bandits

An AW109 helicopter of the Nigerian Air Force is seen in flight ABUJA, Nov 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — Nigerian authorities confirmed…

Ethiopia unrest: 2.3m children displaced – UNICEF

An estimated 2.3 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance and out of reach ADDIS ABABA, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

South Sudan inter-communal violence: 5 women, 1 child killed, village torched in Pigi County

An armed group killed 6 persons at Khorwai area of Pigi County JUBA, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least six…

Uganda’s electoral body warns of presidential campaigns cancellation if political parties continue to violate anti-covid sop

Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission KAMPALA, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s Electoral Commission has warned that it may cancel…

Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, to import fuel from Niger with surplus product

ABUJA, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, is set to resume the importation of petroleum products from…

More refugees evacuated from Libya arrive in Rwanda

A group of refugees arrive at Kigali International Airport after a life-saving evacuation flight to Rwanda from Libya KIGALI, Nov…

Libya seeks to increase oil, gas trade with Spain as Italy helps with political dialogue programme

The Old Castle in Tripoli TRIPOLI, Nov 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya wishes to increase oil and gas trade with Spain,…

Global crude market finds support mainly from China demand

China is the world’s largest importer of crude LONDON, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China, the global oil market’s lifeline this…

Covid-19: Cases in Africa cross two million mark – AU tally

South Africa has the continent’s highest number of reported coronavirus cases ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Total coronavirus cases…