Sahel gold boom boosting jihadist coffers: ICG
DAKAR, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sahel gold mines are providing a new source of funding for jihadists and other armed…
WHO prequalifies first Ebola vaccine
GENEVA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said it had prequalified an Ebola vaccine for the first…
South Africa parliament approves convention to establish world’s largest radio telescope
An artist’s impression of the South African core element of the SKA CAPE TOWN, Nov 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — South Africa’s…
Egyptian FM, UN envoy discuss ways to resolve Libyan crisis
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting with UN envoy to Libya Ghassan Salama in Cairo CAIRO, Nov 13 (NNN-Xinhua) —…
Two die during heavy rains in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people have died amid downpours in an eastern province of South Africa brought down…
Zimbabweans get new banknotes, but angered by withdrawal limits
HARARE, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabweans finally got access to new low-denomination currency on Tuesday that authorities hope will end…
UN welcomes extention of pre-transitional period in South Sudan
President Salva Kiir (right) of South Sudan shakes hands with opposition leader Riek Machar after concluding a peace deal to…
Rwanda denies rebels ‘killed and stole army uniforms’
KIGALI, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda has denied claims by a rebel group that at least 20 government troops operating…
Guinea president replaces security minister following deadly protests
Guinean President, Alpha Conde CONAKRY, NOV 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea President Alpha Conde announced that he was replacing his security…
African oil states offer new deals to lure more selective investors
ACCRA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lower prices and increasing competition for investment are driving many African states to make it…