US Africa Envoy To Visit Sudan Amid Crisis To Encourage Talks
WASHINGTON/KHARTOUM, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US’s top diplomat for Africa is going to Sudan this week amid unrest, the state…
Maasai Mara hoteliers record more bookings as wildebeest migrate to Kenya
NAIROBI, June 10 (NNN-KBC) — Hoteliers operating in the Maasai Mara game reserve are recording increased bookings thanks to a…
Ivory Coast: Government condemns xenophobic remarks by ex-president
ABIDJAN, June 10 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Ivorian government condemned a remark considered as extreme by its former President, calling for…
Gabon: Pres Ali Bongo gives first TV speech since his stroke
Gabonese President, Ali Bongo BANJUL, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, in his first televised speech since…
South African President Ramaphosa in Gevena for ILO centenary
GENEVA, June 10 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Geneva, Switzerland, where he is leading the South African delegation…
Global trade tensions a concern for South Africa – Trade Minister
PRETORIA, June 10 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Ebrahim Patel has expressed concern at growing trade…
Botswana to rule on scrapping anti-gay laws
GABORONE, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Botswana could decriminalise gay sex on Tuesday when its high court is due to rule in…
Liberia: Thousands protest in Liberia against corruption, economic decline
MONROVIA, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of Liberians took to the streets of the capital, Monrovia, to protest against the…
Malawi leader issues warning over post-poll protests
LILONGWE, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has warned opposition leaders against inciting their supporters following last week’s…
Six presidential candidates vie in historic Mauritania elections
NOUAKCHOTT, June 10 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Six candidates have declared their interest to run for the Presidential seat in Mauritania after…