Africa

DR Congo measles: Nearly 5,000 dead in major outbreak

KINSHASA, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Measles has killed nearly 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, authorities…

Presidential election in chaotic Guinea-Bissau could resolve political impasse

President Jose Mario Vaz BISSAU, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After weeks of political turmoil including violent protests, an alleged coup…

Sudanese urged to be patient with political transition: Governing council

Aisha Musa KHARTOUM, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A civilian member of Sudan’s governing council has urged people to be patient…

South African Airways agrees deal to end eight-day strike

A South African Airways aircraft PRETORIA, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African Airways (SAA) reached a deal on wages with…

Nigerian air force destroys Boko Haram’s meeting venue

LAGOS, Nov 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Nigerian air force (NAF) saidthat it has wiped out one of terror group Boko…

Nigerian Air Force Destroys Boko Haram’s Meeting Venue

LAGOS, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Nigerian air force (NAF) said, it has wiped out one of terror group Boko…

UNAMID Calls On Sudanese Political Forces, Armed Groups To Join Negotiation

KHARTOUM, Nov 21 (NNN-SUNA) – Joint Special Representative of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Jeremiah Mamabolo, urged…

Update: Kenya’s former AG Amos Wako speaks out after US travel ban

Senator Amos Wako has denied any involvement in graft claims NAIROBI, Nov 20 (NNN-KBC) — Senator Amos Wako has denied…

Botswana vows to build capacity to counter wildlife poaching, trafficking: Pres Masisi

Pres Mokgweetsi Masisi GABORONE, Nov 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Pres Mokgweetsi Masisi said Botswana will continue to build capacity to counter…

South Africa: SAA operates despite strike

PRETORIA, Nov 20 (NNN-SANEWS) — South African Airways (SAA) is currently operating all its international and some of its regional…