Africa

Pope Francis ‘hopes to visit South Sudan next year’

VATICAN CITY, Nov 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pope Francis has urged the leaders of South Sudan to overcome their divisions and…

UN, Tanzania in partnership to fight gender-based violence: official

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment…

Guinea announces new parliamentary election date

People march during a protest over a suspected effort by President Alpha Conde to seek a third term in Conakry…

Congolese forces kill 25 rebels in offensive

Congolese forces KINSHASA, Nov 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Congolese forces said they had killed 25 rebels since launching an offensive against…

Angolan President pledges investments to modernize public television

Pres Joao Lourenco (centre) visit TPA production centre LUANDA, Nov 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — Angolan President Joao Lourenco pledged to provide investments to modernize the country’s…

Nigeria targets oil companies for a greater share of profits

LAGOS, Nov 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In a move Nigeria’s president hailed as a “landmark moment”, Africa’s largest oil producer approved…

Chinese Firm To Build First Rolling Stock Assembly Plant In Nigeria

OGUN, Nigeria, Nov 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese construction giant, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), will build a rolling stock…

14.8 Million USD Needed To Fund Basic Services In Libya

TRIPOLI, Nov 10 (NNN-UNICEF) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), said that, it needs 14.8 million U.S. dollars, to…

Over 500,000 People Seek Candidacy In Tanzania’s Civic Polls: Official

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least 539,953 people have submitted electoral forms, seeking to be nominated as…

Nearly 200 Illegal Immigrants Deported From Libya

TRIPOLI, Nov 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Libya’s Immigration Control Department, in the eastern city of Benghazi, on Saturday announced the deportation…