Africa

Libya: UN-backed GNA forces kill 20 Haftar militia members

TRIPOLI, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) said Friday that its forces killed 20 militia…

20 killed in Congo-Brazzaville as lightning triggers electrocution on first day of lockdown

BRAZZAVILLE, April 3 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Twenty people were killed when a lightning strike damaged a high-voltage power line in a…

At least 20 killed in Somali clan violence: official

MOGADISHU, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 20 people have been killed in southern Somalia in clashes between militia from…

COVID-19: Malaysians’ situation in Mauritania being monitored

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Embassy of Malaysia in Morocco is monitoring the…

Covid-19: Top South African HIV scientist Gita Ramjee dies

South African scientist, late Gita Ramjee DURBAN, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tributes are being paid to world-renowned South African scientist…

Covid-19: Tracking Africa’s cases

ADDIS ABABA, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Less than two months after Egypt became the first country in Africa to confirm…

Guinea leader’s party wins parliamentary majority

Guinean President Alpha Condé CONAKRY, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinean President Alpha Conde’s party won more than two-thirds of the…

Covid-19: Eritrea starts 21-day lockdown as Zambia records first death

Washing hands is the key advice given to stop the spread of coronavirus ASMARA/LUSAKA, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eritrea has…

Covid-19: Togo declares immediate state of emergency

Faure Gnassingbé, Togo’s President LOME, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé has declared an immediate three-month state of…

Covid-19: Minister tells Kenyans to stop trolling survivors

Brenda Cherotich was Kenya’s first confirmed case of coronavirus NAIROBI, April 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe has…