Africa

Rwanda: 19 attackers killed after killing 14 in popular tourist region – police

KIGALI, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwandan police say 19 attackers have been killed and others are on the run after…

Ethiopian Airlines to consider investing in debt-ridden South African Airways

ADDIS ABABA, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Airlines would consider buying a stake in South African Airways — should South…

South Africa: Pilot killed when aircraft crashes into garage of house

The pilot was declared dead on the scene while his passenger was transported to hospital VRYBURG (South Africa), Oct 8…

Mali president dismisses coup speculation following increasing militant attacks

BAMAKO, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita rejected as speculation talk of a military coup after recent…

Solutions urgently needed for Rohingya, million others: UNHCR

GENEVA, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said solutions are urgently needed for millions without…

Saudi Arabia Works On Removing Sudan From U.S. Terror List

RIYADH, Oct 7 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia is working on removing Sudan from the U.S. state sponsors of terror list,…

Somalia: Scores of Somali Refugees Return Home From Yemen

MOGADISHU, Oct 6 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The International Organization for Migration has helped 143 Somali refugees, stranded in war-torn Yemen, return…

Libya’s east-based army launches airstrikes on UN-backed gov’t in Sirte

TRIPOLI, Oct 6 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s east-based army announced early Sunday that it has launched airstrikes on the forces of…

Ethiopia rejects presence of more party in Ethiopian dam talks

Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam. KHARTOUM, Oct 6 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ethiopia rejected presence of another party in the negotiations between Sudan,…

Update: Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto walks free from jail

Maurice Kamto YOUNDE, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A military court in Cameroon has freed opposition leader Maurice Kamto, who had…