Africa

African leaders officially launch operational phase of AfCFTA

NIAMEY (Niger), July 9 (NNN-GNA) — African leaders officially launched the operational phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area…

12 Ghanaians named among 2019 100 most influential people of African descent under 40

ACCRA, July 9 (NNN-GNA) — Twelve Ghanaians across different sectors have been named among a list of 100 Most Influential…

Tourism Ministry to use Miss Ghana queens as ambassadors – Minister

ACCRA, July 9 (NNN-GNA) — The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Barbara Oteng Gyasi has disclosed that the ministry…

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe, South Africa in Energy Talks – New Eskom Deal On Cards

NIAMEY (Niger), July 8 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe held successful bilateral talks here with his South African…

Kenya, Tanzania vows to deal firmly with border insecurity

The two leaders said citizens of either country will be subject to the laws of the country where they commit…

Libya: Rival army says repels gov’t forces attack in southern Tripoli

TRIPOLI, July 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s east-based army said that it repelled an attack of the UN-backed government in the…

ICC: Congolese ‘Terminator’ faces war crimes judgment on Monday

THE HAGUE, July 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Criminal Court is on Monday to pass judgement on Congolese warlord Bosco…

Daesh attack in Mozambique kills seven

MAPUTO, July 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Seven people, including a police officer, were killed in northern Mozambique in an attack claimed…

Malawian President condemns disputed poll protests

LILONGWE, July 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika condemned protests by thousands of people who gathered in Lilongwe last…

Togo’s ruling party wins majority in local elections

LOME, July 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Togo’s ruling party won the June 30 local elections, winning more than 60% of municipal…