Clashes in Central African Republic capital leave at least 30 dead
BANGUI, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 30 people were killed in fighting between militiamen and traders in a restive…
Turkey’s Pres Erdogan says ready to send troops to Libya during surprise Tunisia trip
Turkey’s President Erdogan and his Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied in Tunis ANKARA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan…
27,317 illegal immigrants arrested in Morocco in 2019
African immigrants guarded by Moroccan army after they were caught in the forest of Benyounch, on the Moussa mountain, near…
8 Kenyan fishermen rescued in Indian Ocean after 18 days
MOMBASA, Dec 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Police have rescued eight fishermen who miraculously survived 18 days in the Indian Ocean along…
US recalls ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row
Daniel Foote was critical of the Zambian government LUSAKA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has recalled its ambassador to Zambia amid a…
More Eritrea players go missing after overseas tournaments
KAMPALA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More Eritrean players appear to have absconded from national team duty to seek asylum after…
Pirates attack ship in Gabonese waters; one killed, four kidnapped
LIBREVILLE, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A crew member was killed and four others were taken hostage by pirates in waters…
ECOWAS endorses AfDB President for second term in office
Dr Adesina Akinwumi ABUJA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy…
Uganda among worst in human development globally – UN report
KAMPALA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Human Development Report 2019, conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a United…
Kenya, Somalia to hold cross-border meetings over increased attacks
NAIROBI, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya and Somalia are expected to hold a cross-border meeting following the increased terror attacks…