Sudan names commission to investigate killings at sit-in
KHARTOUM, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s prime minister named a commission to investigate a raid on a sit-in in June…
South Sudan’s opposition leader Machar says unlikely to be part of unity govt by Nov 12
New U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft talks to South Sudan’s ex-vice president and former rebel leader Riek…
South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa to attend Russia-Africa Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa PRETORIA, Oct 21 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week lead the South African delegation to…
IMF pledges support for Somalia’s debt relief
MOGADISHU, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for Somalia’s efforts to secure debt relief…
Sudanese army accuses armed group in Darfur of violating cease-fire
KHARTOUM, Oct 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Sudanese army accused an armed group in Darfur region of violating the cease-fire declared…
Ethiopia’s Nobel-winning PM Abiy Ahmed launches million-copy book
ADDIS ABABA, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister is launching a book of his ideology, with…
Nigeria border closure aimed at curbing weapons, drugs: Minister
Nigerian security stand guard near the Nigerian-Benin border WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s decision to close its borders is…
Opposition losers Renamo calls for Mozambique elections to be cancelled
MAPUTO, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mozambique’s main opposition party has called for Tuesday’s elections to be cancelled, citing violence and…
Five killed in twin attacks on Burkina Faso government forces
The army said the security forces successfully fought off assailants before the arrival of reinforcements. OUAGADOUGOU, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Niger floods force 23,000 from their homes
NIAMEY, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Floods in southeast Niger have forced 23,000 people to flee their homes since early October,…