Libya’s Eastern-Based Army Accuses UN-Backed Gov’t Of “Killing Prisoners”
TRIPOLI, Feb 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Spokesman of Libya’s eastern-based army, Ahmad al-Mismari, accused the forces of the rival UN-backed government…
Covid-19: Nigeria confirms coronavirus case, first in sub-Saharan Africa – minister
LAGOS, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria on Friday announced the firstconfirmed case of the novel coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa. “The…
Malawi legalises growing of cannabis for medicines, not for personal use
LILONGWE, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi has become the latest southern African country to legalise the growing, selling and exporting…
Nigerian soldier kills himself and four colleagues; two others injured
MAIDUGURI (Borno, Nigeria), Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A formal investigation has been launched in Nigeria after a solider shot dead…
Women take up 55% of cabinet seats in Rwanda
KIGALI, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Women now constitute 55 per cent of cabinet seats, up from 52 per cent. The…
IMF secures $330m debt relief for Somalia
WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has secured more than $330m (£255m) in debt…
Brazilian jailed in Mozambique for drug trafficking
Ariane Monteiro Aragão was detained at Maputo International Airport MAPUTO, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 24-year-old Brazilian woman has been…
Mexico returns ancient bronze sculpture to Nigeria
MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico has returned an ancient bronze sculpture to Nigeria after thwarting an attempt to…
French anger over Mali’s ‘tattooed soldiers’ slur
PARIS, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France’s defence minister Florence Parly has hit out at accusations of poor behaviour by some…
Algerian president’s son acquitted in high-profile corruption case
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ALGIERS, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The son of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been acquitted in a…