Africa

Tanzania pledges to strengthen security as Dar es Salaam embraces 24-hour business

DAR ES SALAAM Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila DAR ES SALAAM, April 19 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment…

Update: At least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fire

Hundreds of passengers were crowded onto a wooden boat on the Congo River in northwest DRC on Tuesday when the…

Kenya: Seven Chinese nationals convicted for illegal mining in West Pokot

NAIROBI, April 19 (NNN-KBC) — Seven Chinese nationals have been convicted by the Kapenguria Law Courts for engaging in illegal…

Kenya: Five family members murdered in cold blood in revenge mission in Kisii County

NAIROBI, April 19 (NNN-KBC) — Five family members, including a visitor and a child, have tragically lost their lives in…

Cuba and South Africa look at expanding cooperation in Health

 HAVANA, April 19 (NNN-ACN) — Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal and South Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade…

South Africa: Health Department calls for vigilance against malaria

PRETORIA, April 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Department of Health urges all travellers and communities to stay vigilant as the…

Kenya signs free-trade agreement with Ethiopia

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Trade Lee Kinyanjui (R) and his Ethiopian Counterpart Dr. Kassahun Gofe MOMBASA (Kenya), April 18…

Tanzanian billionaire holds talks with President Ruto in bid to expand Amson’s investment in Kenya

NAIROBI, April 18 (NNN-KBC) — The CEO of Amson Group, Edha Nahdi, has held talks with Kenyan President William Ruto…

Libyans grapple with fresh currency devaluation

TRIPOLI, April 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Already worn down by years of political turmoil and economic hardships, Libyans are now facing…

Displaced flee Sudan camp attack only to be shelled in another: UN

UNITED NATIONS, April 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — Most of the estimated 400,000 people fleeing the Zamzam displacement camp bombardment sought shelter…