Africa

Libya air raid kills 7 including Bangladeshi: ministry

The aftermath of a reported air strike on a factory, south of the Libyan capital Tripoli   TRIPOLI, Nov 19…

62 illegal immigrants deported by Libya

TRIPOLI, Nov 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s Immigration Control Department in the eastern city of Benghazi announced the deportation of 62…

Gambia close to getting first post-Jammeh constitution

BANJUL, Nov 18 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Gambia is gearing up for a new constitution as part of reform efforts following…

South African asylum-seekers held on trespassing charges

A refugee holds on to her daughter as police make arrests at the UNHCR offices in Pretoria PRETORIA, Nov 18…

Sudanese officials: 6 troops killed in Yemeni rebel attack

KHARTOUM, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Officials in Sudan said an attack by Yemeni rebels killed six members of a Sudanese…

Ethiopian undecided whether to take more Boeing 737 MAX jets

Boeing 737 MAX jet DUBAI, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Airlines has not decided yet whether to take more deliveries…

At least 15 civilians killed in eastern Congo by suspected Islamist militants

KINSHASA, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Suspected militants killed at least 15 people overnight in eastern Congo, local officials said, in…

US may remove Sudan from list of state sponsors of terrorism, but it’s a process – US official

Tibor Nagy, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States no longer…

Qatar, Somalia Discuss Means To Boost Bilateral Ties

DOHA, Nov 18 (NNN-QNA) – Qatari Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Sunday, received a message from Somali…

Ghana: Pres Akufo-Addo leaves for UAE, Germany and United Kingdom

ACCRA, Nov 18 (NNN-GNA) — President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Sunday for a visit to the United…