Africa

Nigeria to create special courts to prosecute illegal miners

Dr Uchechukwu Ogah ABUJA, Nov 23 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Nigerian government on Friday said efforts are ongoing to create special…

UN Security Council reaffirms ban on chemical weapons

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United NationsSecurity Council reaffirmed its opposition to chemical weapons on Friday inthe face…

UN suspends ties after CAR charity head identified as Belgian paedophile

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN has suspended work with Catholic charity Caritas in the Central African Republic (CAR)…

US drone Lost Over Libya’s Tripoli

TRIPOLI, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Friday it has lost contact with a drone over the Libyan capital Tripoli.…

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…