Africa

UN Security Council asks for progress in South Sudan peace process

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Security Council asked for progress in South Sudan’s peace process, one year after…

30 suspected terrorists killed in northern Burkina Faso

Regions of Burkina Faso with significant terrorism OUAGADOUGOU, Oct 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 30 suspected terrorists were killed by…

Rwanda launches first ‘Made in Africa’ smartphones

The “Made in Africa” phones KIGALI, Oct 9 (NNN-GNA) — Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame has officially launched two new smartphones…

Six Ugandan media organisations risk licences being revoked

Bobi Wine walks handcuffed together with another prisoner after his arrest in April KAMPALA, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six broadcast…

Sudan has received half of $3bln aid promised by Saudi and UAE

Sudanese PM Abdalla Hamdok ABU DHABI, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan has received half of $3 billion in aid promised…

Exxon to make $500 million initial investment in Mozambique LNG project

MAPUTO, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Exxon Mobil plans to invest more than $500 million in the initial construction phase of…

Egypt, Greece, Cyprus Condemn Turkish Military Operation In Syria

CAIRO, Oct 9 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt, Greece and Cyprus slammed the military operation announced by Turkey, to be launched soon…

Airstrike by east-based army targets field hospital in southern Tripoli, a doctor killed

TRIPOLI, Oct 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — An airstrike killed a doctor and injured two paramedics working in a field hospital in…

Namibia, Guinea to cooperate on energy

WINDHOEK, Oct 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Namibia and Guinea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the energy sector.…

Tunisian election gives few clues to shape of next government

A man casts his ballot at a polling station during parliamentary elections, in Tunis, on Oct 6 TUNIS, Oct 8…