Africa

U.N. head wants democratic transition in Algeria

ALGIERS, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he welcomed efforts towards a peaceful and democratic transition…

DR Congo: Pres Tshisekedi allows senators to take office, ending feud with predecessor’s camp

KINSHASA, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has lifted a ban on the installation of…

Migrant ship hijacking: Three African teenagers charged in Malta

Some of the migrants did not want to return to Libya  VALLETTA, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three teenage African migrants have been charged…

Nigeria: 10 farmers killed in attack by bandits in north – police

KANO (Nigeria), April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Armed men suspected of belonging to gangs involved in cattle rustling and kidnapping in…

Algeria: Ailing Pres Bouteflika announces new government

ALGIERS, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Protest-hit Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has named a new government headed by recently appointed Noureddine…

Tunisian PM Meets UN Chief Ahead Of AL Summit

TUNIS, Tunisia, March 31 (NNN-TAP) – Tunisian Prime Minister, Youssef Chahed, met with UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, Saturday. Guterres said,…

PLO Leader Urges Arab Road-map To Deal With U.S. In Upcoming Summit

RAMALLAH, Palestine, March 31 (NNN-WAFA) – Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Executive Committee, Saeb Erekat, urged Arab…

Pope in Morocco calls for inter-religious dialogue

Pope Francis pays first papal visit to Morocco since 1985. Photo courtesy Anadolu RABAT, Morocco, March 31 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Pope…

Cyclone Idai death toll rises to 746

Photo courtesy Anadolu MOZAMBIQUE, March 31 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of food, water and…

Eritrea failing to account for missing journalists, politicians – UN

ASMARA, March 30 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — United Nations Human Rights experts say Eritrea has been unable to give clarity on the…