Algerians go to the polls
ALGIERS, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algerians go to the polls on Thursday to elect a new president.It’s the third attempt…
Sudan’s deposed Bashir faces verdict in corruption case
KHARTOUM, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A verdict in the corruption trial of Sudan’s deposed president Omar al-Bashir is expected to…
Migrant hailed after saving wheelchair-bound man from burning building in Spain
Gorgui Lamine Sow saved a wheelchair-bound man from a burning apartment MADRID, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spanish authorities said they…
Sudanese government reiterates commitment to national peace as talks underway
KHARTOUM, Dec 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan Daqlu has reiterated Sudanese government’s commitment to…
Eskom works to restore power after South Africa floods as mines reopen
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African state power utility Eskom scaled back power cuts on Wednesday, providing relief to…
Measles vaccination team in Cameroon attacked, motives questioned
YAOUNDE, Dec 12 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Members of measles vaccination teams in southern Cameroon have been attacked and beaten by locals…
Refugees in Botswana return home to Zimbabwe, but face bleak future
GABORONE, Dec 12 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Botswana has repatriated 135 Zimbabwean refugees, the majority who fled political persecution at the height…
Ghana: Court orders three teacher unions to call off strike immediately
ACCRA, Dec 12 (NNN-GNA) — Ghana’s Industrial and Labour Court (High Court Division) has ordered three teacher unions to immediately…
Niger military camp attack leaves ‘at least 71 dead’ : defence ministry
Nigerien commandos during military exercises in Ouallam NIAMEY, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 71 people were killed in a…
Libya’s UN-backed government welcomes US sanctions on senior official of east-based army
Mahmoud Al-Werfalli TRIPOLI, Dec 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — Interior Minister of the UN-backed government of Libya Fathi Bashagha on Tuesday welcomed…