Africa

Zimbabwe gets back iconic bird statues stolen during colonialism

A carved bird in standstone in the Great Zimbabwe ruins, symbol of an African culture HARARE, March 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Thirteen die in Central African Republic clashes: UN

BANGUI, March 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) —  At least 13 people have been killed during clashes between rival armed groups in the…

Covid-19: AU calls for continent-wide response to contain virus in Africa

ADDIS ABABA, March 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Union (AU) has stressed the crucial importance of fostering a continent-wide collective…

Covid-19: Norwegian Embassy in Ghana shuts down after staff tested positive

The Norwegian Embassy in Ghana has shut down after a key staff tested positive for Coronavirus. ACCRA, Ma5rch 14 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Roundup: Death Toll From COVID-19 In Iran Passes 500, As Most Mideastern Countries Report Rise In Confirmed Cases

CAIRO, Mar 14 (NNN-MENA) – The death toll from COVID-19 passed 500 in Iran on Friday, while most countries in…

Covid-19: African Union warns against lack of emergency medical equipment

Headquarters of the AFRICAN UNION in Ethiopia. Photo: Clemente Dos Santos ADDIS ABABA, March 12 (NNN-ANGOP) — The African Union…

Algerian ex-diplomat eyed as next UN Libya envoy

Former Algerian foreign minister, Ramtane Lamamra UNITED NATIONS, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former Algerian foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra is being…

Covid-19: US scales down military exercises in Africa due to Coronavirus

WASHINGTON, March 12 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — One of the US military’s largest exercises in Africa has been significantly scaled down due…

FBI in Sudan to help probe assassination attempt

KHARTOUM, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A team from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in the Sudanese…

Ivory Coast confirms first positive case of COVID-19

ABIDJAN, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast has recorded its first positive case of the flu-like Coronavirus (COVID-19).The case was…