South Africa slashes cabinet size, appoints 50% women
JOHANNESBURG, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday cut the number of cabinet ministers from 36…
Sudan’s opposition observes first day of strike, military says communication not suspended
KHARTOUM, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s alliance of opposition and protest groups held a general strike on Tuesday as tensions…
Muhammadu Buhari sworn in as Nigerian president
ABUJA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in for a second term as president of Nigeria at a…
Algeria: Anger Over Death Of Hunger-Striking Activist Kamel Eddine Fekhar
Protesters came out on to the streets after reports of Kamel Eddine Fekhar’s death ALGIERS, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An…
Death toll in DR Congo boat disaster rises to 47: official
KINSHASA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a weekend boat disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo has…
Sudan national strike rolls on: Junta head in Ethiopia seeking support
KHARTOUM, May 30 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Wednesday marks the final day of a two-day national strike called by protest leaders in…
Libya, UNICEF Sign Agreement To Provide Education For Libyan Children
TRIPOLI, Libya, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Libyan Ministry of Education, signed an…
Yemeni Government Deports 1st Batch Of 124 Illegal African Migrants
ADEN, Yemen, May 29 (NNN-SABA) – The Yemeni government announced the deportation of 124 illegal African migrants, as a first…
Kenya engages World Bank for $750 million loan for budget support
NAIROBI, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya is negotiating with the World Bank for a $750 million loan for budgetary support,…
South African deputy president to be sworn in as lawmaker after delay
PRETORIA, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s deputy president, David Mabuza, will be sworn in as a lawmaker on Tuesday,…