Africa

Algeria’s president Bouteflika resigns

Aged president’s decision comes hours after Algerian army chief demanded his ‘immediate departure’. Photo courtesy of Anadolu ALGERIS, April 3…

Colonialism Reparation welcomes ICJ ruling on Chagos Archipelago

TURIN, Italy, April 2 (NNN) — The Italy based Colonialism Reparation, an international organisation which is part of a movement…

Over 1,000 Cholera cases cyclone-hit Mozambique

MAPUTO, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cholera has infected at least 1,052 people in Mozambique’s cyclone-hit region, the health ministry said…

Niger president serves quit notice, party elects candidate for 2021 polls

NIAMEY, April 2 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou has given a strong signal that he is ready to leave…

Kenya following Uganda in banning football betting

NAIROBI, April 2 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The government of Kenya has declared war on betting companies due to its adverse affects…

Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever – WHO

GENEVA, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading at its fastest rate yet, eight months…

Kenya keen on enhancing cooperation with Cuba, President Kenyatta

NAIROBI, April 2 (NNN-KBC) — President Uhuru Kenyatta has said Kenya is keen on enhancing its cooperation with Cuba especially…

Zimbabwe power utility seeks 30 percent tariff increase

HARARE, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s state-owned power utility ZESA Holdings has applied to the energy regulator to raise its…

Urgent funding needed for Libya refugee crisis: UNHCR

TRIPOLI, April 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it needs 88.1 million U.S. dollars…

South Africa to get ‘more facts’ on xenophobia attacks – FM

PRETORIA, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A meeting between South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lindiwe Sisulu, and diplomats from African…