Africa

Malians rally to support army as 20 bodies found in village

Malians rally to support army as 20 bodies found in village The Malian army is currently struggling to quell jihadist…

South African Airways cancels flights amid strike

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) — Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at airports across South Africa on Friday after national…

In swipe at US, BRICS hit out at protectionism

(From right) Presidents of Brasil – Jair Bolsonaro, Russia – Vladimir Putin, China – Xi Jinping, India’s Prime Minister Narendra…

US urges coalition to take back Daesh detainees, boost funding

WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged members of the coalition fighting the Daesh group…

UN Security Council renews mandate of peacekeeping force in Abyei

The Security Council unanimously adopts a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). UNITED…

Algeria’s presidential election campaign to start on Sunday

People walk past a campaign poster for presidential election in Algiers ALGIERS, Nov 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — The campaign of the…

More than a dozen tornadoes recorded over past 10 years in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 15 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — A severe thunderstorm that produced a tornado near New Hanover on Tuesday is among 17…

Nigeria’s ‘sex for grades’ inquiry starts

ABUJA, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A public inquiry into rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria has started…

South Africa parliament pays tribute to late Zimbabwean Pres Mugabe

The late Robert Mugabe PRETORIA, Nov 15 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The South African Parliament yesterday paid tribute to the late former…

Tanzania says gunmen kill 6 in ambush near Mozambique border

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Unknown gunmen killed six farmers near Tanzania’s southern border with Mozambique, a senior…