Africa

Starvation kills 55 elephants in Zimbabwe’s biggest park

55 elephants have starved to death in the past two months in Zimbabwe HARARE, Oct 24 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — At least…

Ethiopia, Russia sign agreement on nuclear energy

SOCHI (Russia), Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and Ethiopia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use…

Tunisia’s new president sworn in after surprise election win

TUNIS, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisia’s new President Kais Saied took the oath of office on Wednesday after his surprise…

Uganda to charge 16 arrested for ‘gay sex’

Uganda’s strong opposition to gay rights have often sparked protests around the world KAMPALA, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in…

Tanzania’s top court scraps girl marriages

The court said girls could not marry before 18 – the age for boys DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Botswana awaits results in cliffhanger election

About 931,000 of the country’s 2.2 million people are registered to vote in the parliamentary and local elections GABORONE, Oct…

Ethiopia: Protests spread after stand-off at prominent activist’s home; one reported killed

Women supporters show the Oromo protest gesture outside Jawar Mohammed’s house ADDIS ABABA, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police fired gunshots…

Namibian government turns down 136 mln USD bailout request from Air Namibia

WINDHOEK, Oct 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Namibian government has rejected a 2 billion Namibian dollars (about 136 million U.S. dollars) bailout request from Air Namibia,…

Namibia: Give us five more years – Pres Geingob appeals to voters

WINDHOEK, Oct 23 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Swapo presidential candidate for the upcoming presidential election President Hage Geingob asked for a fixed…

PM Abiy says Ethiopia ready to hold elections in 2020

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABABA, Oct 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia will face problems if it delays its general…