Africa

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…

Morocco’s King Pardons 300 Prisoners

RABAT, Morocco, Nov 10 (NNN-MAP) – The Moroccan King, Mohammed VI, has granted pardon to 300 prisoners, on the occasion…

Egypt To Use Modern Irrigation Systems To Cope With Water Scarcity

CAIRO, Nov 10 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Minister of Agriculture, Ezz El-Din Abu Steit, said that, the government has “ambitious plans”…

Incumbent PM wins Mauritian elections after party secures parliamentary majority

PORT LOUIS, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mauritius’ ruling Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) has won more than half of the seats…