Africa

Guinea president replaces security minister following deadly protests

Guinean President, Alpha Conde CONAKRY, NOV 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea President Alpha Conde announced that he was replacing his security…

African oil states offer new deals to lure more selective investors

ACCRA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lower prices and increasing competition for investment are driving many African states to make it…

Mali should focus on national dialogue and reconciliation initiatives: ECOWAS

ABUJA (Nigeria), Nov 13 (NNN-GNA) — Peace and security experts are urging Mali to stay focused on the on-going inclusive…

West Africa becoming transit point for illegal wildlife products

ACCRA, Nov 13 (NNN-GNA) — West Africa is increasingly becoming a transit point for illegal wildlife products from Central and…

Egyptian FM, UN Envoy Discuss Ways To Resolve Libyan Crisis

CAIRO, Nov 13 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, met with the United Nations envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame,…

African women face persistent gender gaps in education and jobs – Report

ACCRA, Nov 13 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Despite widespread popular support for gender equality, African women are still disadvantaged by persistent gender…

115 Elephants Die In Zimbabwe’s Largest Game Park Due To Drought

HARARE, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 115 elephants died, at the country’s largest game reserve, since Sept this year,…

UN Welcomes Extension Of Pre-Transitional Period In S.Sudan

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 12 (NNN-SUNA) – The UN chief welcomed the decision by an eastern African bloc, to extend the…

Myanmar Sued For Genocide

BANJUL, The Gambia, Nov 12 (NNN-ANN) – On behalf of OIC, the Gambia files the case with International Court of…

Four Armed Separatists Arrested Over Murder Of Cameroonian Army Officer

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Four armed separatists, suspected of murdering an officer of the Cameroon armed forces, were…