Guinea government confirms nine people killed in political protests this week
CONAKRY, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nine protesters were killed this week in Guinea during demonstrations against a possible change to…
Former Ivory Coast rebel leader Soro to run for president
ABIDJAN, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former Ivory Coast rebel leader Guillaume Soro has announced he will run in next year’s…
Morocco pardons journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges
RABAT, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Moroccan journalist sentenced to a year in jail for premarital sex and having an abortion…
Libya announces deportation of 95 illegal immigrants to Egypt
TRIPOLI, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libya’s Immigration Control Department in the eastern city of Benghazi announced the deportation of 95 illegal immigrants to Egypt. The…
Libya Says 82 Illegal Immigrants Rescued Off Western Coast
TRIPOLI, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Libyan navy, on Wednesday, rescued more than 80 illegal immigrants of African and Asian…
Kenya to open $1bn Chinese-built railway line
NAIROBI, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The second phase of Kenya’s new railway line, running from the capital Nairobi to Naivasha…
Somalia army ‘seizes sheep and weapons from al-Shabaab’
MOGADISHU, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A cache of weapons and 300 animals were seized from militant group al-Shabaab in an…
Mozambique counts votes after polls seen as test of peace deal
People casting their votes in the presidential, parliamentary and provincial election MAPUTO, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vote counting has begun…
Nigeria borders to remain closed until 2020 despite protests
Nigerian government insists on closing borders with neighbouring countries until 2020 despite protests ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s land…
DR Congo: Four bodies pulled from plane crash wreckage carrying presidential staff
KINSHASA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four unidentified bodies have been found in DR Congo amid the wreckage of a plane…