Africa

Nigerian army accuses humanitarian organizations of aiding Boko Haram

ABUJA, June 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Nigerian army has accused humanitarian organizations in the troubled northeast region of aiding terror…

Ethiopia: PM Abiy plans to return displaced people after violence

ADDIS ABABA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia’s Prime Minister pursued a plan to return displaced people to their homes following…

Sudan’s military rulers say protest site threatens stability – TV

KHARTOUM, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of Sudanese demonstrators converged on central Khartoum demanding civilian rule amid increasing…

Etienne Tshisekedi’s body lies in state in DR Congo after two years in Belgium

Etienne Tshisekedi’s casket is on public display in Kinshaa  KINSHASA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —After a two-year delay, the body of the father…

UNHCR Repatriates 4,300 Somali Refugees From Yemen Since 2017

MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UN refugee agency, said Friday, it has repatriated about 4,300 Somali refugees from…

African free trade zone takes effect: African Union

ADDIS ABABA, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An African free-trade zone came into force on Thursday, a step toward creating what…

Alleged ringleader admits hiker killings at Morocco trial

SALE (Morocco), May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The alleged leader of a militant cell accused of killing two Scandinavian hikers in…

Comorian President pardons 17 jailed opponents

MORONI, May 31 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Comorian President Azali Assoumani pardoned 17 jailed opposition figures a day after taking office.Among…

Algeria’s military head calls for constructive dialogue to resolve crisis

ALGIERS, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) — Algerian Mrmy’s Chief of Staff Ahmed Gaid Salah called for holding serious and constructive dialogue…

Kenya ‘gets $750m World Bank loan’

NAIROBI, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank has agreed to give Kenya the $750m (75bn Kenyan shillings) loan it…