Libya’s east-based army allows 3 more days for Misurata fighters to withdraw
TRIPOLI, Dec 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — The east-based Libyan army said that it has allowed three more days for fighters from…
Five arrested for attack on mosques in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
ADDIS ABABA, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five people suspected of burning down four mosques in Ethiopia’s Amhara region have been…
Cameroon separatists dismiss ‘Anglophone special status’, insist on independence
YAOUNDE, Dec 23 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Armed separatist movements in Cameroon have dismissed the approval of a spacial status to Anglophone…
Mali conflict: Pres Macron says 33 ‘terrorists’ killed by French troops
ABIDJAN, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French forces have killed 33 militants in an operation in Mali, according to President Emmanuel…
Darfur conflict: Sudan launches investigation into crimes
Ex-ruler Bashir already faces a range of other charges KHARTOUM, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Sudan has launched an investigation into crimes committed in…
West African Nations Rename Common Currency
NAIROBI, Dec 22 (NNN-KBC) – Eight West African countries will rename their common currency, CFA franc, to “Eco,” in what…
Libya’s East-Based Army Detains Ship With Turkish Crew
TRIPOLI, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Libya’s east-based army, seized a Grenada-flagged ship with Turkish crew, off the Libyan coast, local…
Macron Voices Determination To Fight Daesh Extremism In Africa
PARIS, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – French President, Emmanuel Macron, voiced his determination to fight Daesh extremism in West Africa, after…
Sex work is not a crime – Nigerian judge declares
Sex workers arrested ABUJA, Dec 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Nigerian court has declared that sex work is not a crime…
US removes Sudan from religious freedom blacklist
A Sudanese Christian woman prays during a Sunday service at the All Saints Cathedral in Khartoum WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (NNN-AGENCIES)…