Two pilots killed in military jet crash in Algeria
ALGIERS, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two pilots were killed in a Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft crash on Monday night in Algeria’s…
Lassa fever outbreak kills 29 in Nigeria
Doctor attending to patients ABUJA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian authorities have announced increased emergency measures to contain the latest…
German minister demands sanctions for states delivering arms to Libya
German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas BERLIN, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called for sanctions against states…
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia leaders hold 3rd tripartite summit in Asmara
ASMARA, Jan 28 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Eritrean capital Asmara is hosting the third round of a trilateral summit between presidents of…
International help for starving lions in Sudan zoo
There has been widespread concern about the plight of the lions KHARTOUM, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A team of wildlife…
The Gambia bans group opposed to president
Protesters have been calling for elections this year BANJUL, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Gambia has banned a movement opposed…
Aid agencies seeks safe ports for 500 migrants rescued in Mediterranean Sea
ROME, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Aid agencies operating in the Mediterranean Sea say they are looking for safe ports in…
South Africa’s Eskom new CEO warns against hasty unbundling of firm
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The new chief executive of South Africa’s power utility Eskom said that a plan to…
Burundi ruling party chooses Gen. Evariste Ndayishimiye to replace Nkurunziza
BUJUMBURA, Jan 27 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Burundi’s Gen. Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Sunday confirmed as the ruling party’s candidate in the…
Nigeria: Pres Buhari orders air strikes against bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered air strikes against bandits, kidnappers and…