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,…
Police free nearly 150 from so-called Islamic school in northern Nigeria, 4th such operation
ABUJA, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police said they had freed nearly 150 students from a purported school in northern Nigeria…
DRC bus skids off highway, bursts into flames leaving 30 dead: Red Cross
KINSHASA, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 30 people died early on Sunday when a packed bus came off the…
Egypt Hosts Meeting Of Libyan Lawmakers To Unite Settlement Efforts
CAIRO, Oct 20 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt hosted a meeting of members of the Libyan parliament, to unite their visions and…
Cameroon: Floods leave thousands homeless
YAOUNDE, Oct 19 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Heavy rains and floods this week have left at least 100,000 people homeless on both…
Mozambique’s Frelimo appears headed for big election win
MAPUTO, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Unofficial results in Mozambique’s elections point to sweeping victories for the ruling Frelimo party and…
Sudan, rebel groups agree on roadmap for peace talks
JUBA/KHARTOUM, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan and a major rebel group agreed to a roadmap that will allow suspended peace…
Uganda to host African population summit
KAMPALA, Oct 19 (NNN-GNA) — The government of Uganda together with the Union for African Population Studies is set to…