Africa

Measles claims over 2500 lives in the DRC

KINSHASA, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A measles epidemic has caused more than 2,700 deaths between January and early August in…

Aquarium in South Africa joins WAZA world alliance

Visitors view an Eagle Ray swimming in the ‘Two Oceans Aquarium’ in Cape Town, South Africa CAPE TOWN (South Africa),…

Update: SADC Summit roars into life

By Lydia Shekighenda DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania writes yet another history as all eyes are on…

Tunisia’s fruit exports go past 62 million dinar mark in first eight months of 2019

TUNIS, Aug 18 (NNN-TAP) — Tunisia’s fruit exports grew 28.8% in volume and 14.4% in value till Aug 5 in…

Tunisia presidential polls: 12 challenges against preliminary list of candidates

TUNIS, Aug 18 (NNN-TAP) — 12 challenges have been filed so far against the preliminary list of candidates approved for…

Eastern Libyan forces damaged civilian airport in western Libya: UN

TRIPOLI, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eastern Libyan forces have seriously damaged with air strikes a civilian airport in western Libya…

Kenya allocates Ksh1.4 billion to boost livestock breeding

NAIROBI, Aug 18 (NNN-KNA) — Government will spend Sh1.4 billion to boost livestock breeding as part of enhancing dairy and…

Kenya calls for total protection for elephants at 18th CITES conference

#CITESCoP18 to strengthen #wildlife trade rules for fisheries, timber, exotic pets, #elephants & more; #WildlifeCrime, #rhino, #rosewood, #eels, #sharks, #BigCats…

Cameroon provides support to vigilante groups to fight against Boko Haram

Boko Haram. YAOUNDE, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Cameroonian government on Saturday provided material and financial support to community defense…

UN chief congratulates Sudan on signing declarations

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Sudan on the signing ceremony of two documents…