Africa

Nigeria police says to boost security at embassies, foreign businesses

LAGOS, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian police plan to boost security at embassies and foreign businesses in the country in…

Nigeria to evacuate nationals from South Africa

LAGOS (Nigeria), Sept 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Nigeria announced plans to evacuate its nationals in South Africa on Wednesday following a wave…

Ugandan Pres Museveni makes case for African business success

President Museveni attending the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town. CAPE TOWN, Sept 5 (NNN-NEW VISION) — Ugandan President…

Govt monitoring situation in SA after two Kenyans are attacked

NAIROBI, Sept 5 (NNN-KNA) — Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amb. Monica Juma says the Kenyan Embassy in South…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa calls for investors to join the “new momentum”

Pres Ramaphosa said South Africa is a fertile ground for new investment CAPE TOWN, Sept 5 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril…

Impounded Air Tanzania plane allowed to leave SA

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A South African court has set aside an earlier decision to impound an Air Tanzania…

Pope Francis in Mozambique seeks to strengthen peace accord

MAPUTO, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After a jubilant arrival in Mozambique at the start a three-nation African tour, Pope Francis…

Rwanda hit by mass mayoral resignations

Social media has dubbed the resignations “Tour of Rwanda”, due to how widespread it is becoming KIGALI, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Republic of Congo gets $65m funding to protect earth’s lung, Congo Basin

Congo Basin PARIS, Sept 5 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Republic of Congo is joining an international program that will grant the country…

Mali: More than a dozen killed after explosion hits passenger bus

BAMAKO, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 14 people have been killed when an explosion hit a bus carrying passengers…