DR Congo warned of proxy wars between neighbours
Violence has already been driving people to flee from the area for years KINSHASA, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — There’s a…
Uganda on high alert as locusts approach common border with Kenya
KAMPALA, Jan 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ugandan Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda said the country is on high alert as locusts draw…
Tunisia, India sign deal to set up ICT center
TUNIS, Jan 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tunisia and India on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up an information…
Nearly 7,000 people have fled Niger region hit by Daesh attack: UNHCR
NIAMEY, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly 7,000 people have fled the region in western Niger where militant fighters killed 89…
Cameroon: Over 20 abducted school children rescued in troubled Anglophone region
YAOUNDE, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cameroonian troops rescued 24 school children held hostage by armed separatists in the country’s restive…
Libya: Rockets target airport ahead of regional peace talks
TRIPOLI, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rocket fire targeted the Libyan capital’s sole functioning airport on Wednesday, dealing another setback to…
Nigeria quarantines 292 people after Lassa fever deaths
Good hygiene to discourage rodents from entering homes is recommended to prevent Lassa outbreaks ABUJA, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities…
Boko Haram beheads Christian leader in Nigeria
ABUJA, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of a Christian leader in northern Nigeria.Reverend Lawan…
Algeria to host six African foreign ministers on Libya conflict
Haftar’s battle for Tripoli has displaced tens of thousands of people ALGIERS, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria will host foreign…
At least 15 people dead as boat capsizes in DR Congo: Mayor
A boat capsized KINSHASA, Jan 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 15 people died after a boat capsized in a lake…