Africa

30 to 35 Bangladeshis feared dead in Mediterranean Sea: Momen

DHAKA, May 13 (NNN-BSS) — Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen feared 30 to 35 Bangladeshi nationals died as a…

Niger tanker truck blast toll rises to 76

NIAMEY, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a May 6 tanker truck explosion near the international airport in…

South Africa’s ANC celebrates election win with street party

JOHANNESBURG, May 13 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Supporters of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Sunday gathered outside their party…

Burkina Faso church attack: Priest among six killed

OUAGADOUGOU, May 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Gunmen killed a priest and five worshippers during Sunday mass at a Catholic church in…

ANC celebrates South African election win

Cyril Ramaphosa applauds as confetti is launched at the end of the results ceremony in Pretoria. Photo courtesy of Ben…

Sudanese protesters vow to remain steadfast through Ramadan

KHARTOUM, May 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Sudanese protesters vowed to remain steadfast in their sit-in throughout the holy fasting month of…

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Ahmed Awarded the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize

PARIS, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The prime minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, has been awarded a prestigious international prize for…

Nigeria: Nearly 900 Children Released from Armed Group in North-East

MAIDUGURI (Nigeria), May 11 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — A total of 894 children, including 106 girls, were released from the ranks of…

Namibia: N$573 Million Drought War Chest Announced

WINDHOEK, May 11 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announced a N$573 million drought package aimed at helping farmers and…

Morocco claims success in reducing illegal migration to Spain

RABAT, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Moroccan authorities have succeeded in slowing the rate of illegal migration into Spain in recent…