Africa

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…

Morocco carries out work in disputed Western Sahara near border

Disputed area of Western Sahara RABAT, Nov 20 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Morocco began work in an area of the disputed Western…

Burkina Faso: Burkinabé ready for Sunday’s presidential election

OUAGADOUGOU, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The walls of Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou are smothered in posters as more than a…

Seven dead in protests against arrest of Uganda’s opposition presidential candidate

A supporter of Ugandan MP Bobi Wine protests against his arrest during his presidential rally KAMPALA, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Covid-19: African airlines advised to share basic facilities

African airlines have lost more than $9 billion during the Covid-19 pandemic LUANDA (Angola), Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African…

Nigeria unrest: Officials insist soldiers did not shoot Lekki protesters

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, Nov 20 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Nigerian authorities still insist that soldiers were not responsible for the…

Ethiopia unrest: Army announces capture of strategic areas in various fronts of Tigray region

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Ethiopian government announced the capture of strategic areas…

Nigeria’s Southern State Vaccinates Millions Of People Against Yellow Fever

LAGOS, Nov 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – Health authorities in Nigeria’s southern state of Anambra, said, the state has vaccinated about 5.5…

Three Killed, 34 Injured In Riots After Arrest Of Opposition Presidential Candidate In Uganda

KAMPALA, Nov 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least three people were killed and 34 injured yesterday, when violent protests erupted in…