Africa

At least 74 migrants drown in latest incident in Mediterranean off Libyan coast, UN says

The migrant vessel was carrying more than 120 people TRIPOLI, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 74 migrants have drowned…

Ethiopia crisis: Tigray residents ordered to defend against federal army

Tigray special forces seized a national army base last week  ADDIS ABABA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Residents of Ethiopia’s embattled northern Tigray region…

Burkina Faso: 14 soldiers killed in attack

OUAGADOUGOU, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fourteen soldiers were killed after their patrol was ambushed in northern Burkina Faso in one…

Kenya beats South Africa to be named Africa’s leading tourist destination

Kenya has been ranked as the leading tourist destination in Africa NAIROBI, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s tourism sector has…

African airlines urged to take decisive measures to remain resilient: AFRAA

African Airlines Association LUANDA, Nov 13 (NNN-GNA) — The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has made a rallying call on airlines…

Nigeria probes protesters under terror-financing law

Nigeria is investigating prominent participants in recent protests against police brutality ABUJA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria is investigating prominent…

Kenya to co-produce films with China to boost creative sector

An official from Kenya Film Commission signs a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese company in Nairobi NAIROBI, Nov 13…

UN, EU condemns killing of lawyer in eastern Libya

Female lawyer and activist Hanan Barassi was assassinated in Benghazi TRIPOLI, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN mission to Libya…

Covid-19: Chinese peacekeepers donate supplies to South Sudan’s police for pandemic fight

Airport workers unload medical supplies donated by Chinese government at Juba International Airport, South Sudan JUBA, Nov 12 (NNN-Xinhua) —…

Open Arms rescue ship saves scores in the Mediterranean

It is the second migrant boat the organisation’s vessel rescued in less than 24hrs BARCELONA (Spain), Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…