131 illegal immigrants deported from Libya
TRIPOLI, Oct 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s Immigration Control Department said that it has deported 131 illegal African immigrants. The department…
South Africa’s main opposition leader resigns over internal strife
CAPE TOWN, Oct 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — The leader of South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), Mmusi Maimane, resigned Wednesday…
‘Dreams’, not desperation, driving African migrants to Europe – UN study
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A new UN study has found that a lack of opportunity is the main…
Mali: Pres Keita on the ropes as jihadist revolt mounts
BAMAKO, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has few strong cards left to play as he seeks…
Starvation kills 55 elephants in Zimbabwe’s biggest park
55 elephants have starved to death in the past two months in Zimbabwe HARARE, Oct 24 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — At least…
Ethiopia, Russia sign agreement on nuclear energy
SOCHI (Russia), Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and Ethiopia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use…
Tunisia’s new president sworn in after surprise election win
TUNIS, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisia’s new President Kais Saied took the oath of office on Wednesday after his surprise…
Uganda to charge 16 arrested for ‘gay sex’
Uganda’s strong opposition to gay rights have often sparked protests around the world KAMPALA, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in…
Tanzania’s top court scraps girl marriages
The court said girls could not marry before 18 – the age for boys DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Botswana awaits results in cliffhanger election
About 931,000 of the country’s 2.2 million people are registered to vote in the parliamentary and local elections GABORONE, Oct…