US freezes assets of Nigerians over romance scams
The majority of victims are women and the elderly WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US authorities say they have…
Nigeria: Pres Buhari calls for patience to tackle bandits as violence spike
ABUJA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has urged for patience in the military’s fight against bandits in…
Covid-19: Zimbabwe raises salaries by 50% as inflation spikes
Civil servants wants their salaries to be paid in US dollars HARARE, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s government says it…
Covid-19: Extraordinary China-Africa Summit chairs by Chinese Pres Xi
BEIJING, June 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday chaired the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity against COVID-19…
DR Congo’s gold being smuggled out by the tonne, UN report finds
KINSHASA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gold production in Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be systematically underreported while tonnes of…
Burundi’s new president Ndayishimiye to be sworn in Thursday
Evariste Ndayishimiye is set to take over Burundi’s presidency from Pierre Nkurunziza BUJUMBURA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi’s newly-elected president Evariste…
Tanzania: Pres Magufuli pledges free and fair election in October vote
President John Magufuli will be seeking a second term DAR ES SALAAM, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzanian President John Magufuli…
Ambush blamed on jihadists kills 24 Malian troops
BAMAKO, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A weekend ambush on a military convoy in central Mali left 24 soldiers dead and…
Seven nations vying for five UN Security Council seats
UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will elect five new members of the Security…
Angola, UAE Ratify Tax Agreement To Remove Trade Barriers
LUANDA, June 17 (NNN-ANGOP) – Angola and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ratified a Convention, to Avoid Double Taxation and…