Africa

Suspected bandits kill 11 villagers in northwestern Nigeria

 A Nigerian soldier on patrol in Banki, in the northeastern state of Borno ABUJA, Nov 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — A group…

UN calls for de-escalating conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray state

Ethiopians, who fled ongoing fighting, seen at a refugee camp in Kassala state, Sudan UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (NNN-Xinhua) —…

Covid-19: Kenya’s surging infections risk derailing transformation agenda

Kenya has recorded high cases of Coronavirus NAIROBI, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that a…

IMF approves US$52.3 million loan to South Sudan

International Monetary Fund WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement…

Ethiopia says it has seized another Tigray town as conflict embroils Eritrea

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government said it had captured another town in the…

Ethiopia: 34 killed in armed attack on passenger bus – gov’t

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — The governmental Ethiopia Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said up to 34 people are believed…

Libya talks end without appointing unity govt: UN

GAMMARTH (Tunisia), Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN-led talks aimed at appointing an interim administration in Libya to help bring an…

Australian Scientists Warn Of Major Measles Outbreaks In 2021 Due To Missed Vaccinations

SYDNEY, Nov 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Major measles outbreaks will likely occur, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as early…

Libya Announces Reopening Of Border Crossing With Tunisia

TRIPOLI, Nov 15 (NNN-INA) – Libyan authorities announced reopening of the country’s border crossing with Tunisia, after months of closure…

Illegal migrants: Spain reinforces security measures in the Canary Islands

MADRID, Nov 14 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Spanish government announced that it would reinforce security in the Canary Islands following a…