Africa

Ethiopia and France sign military deal, turn ‘new page’ in ties

ADDIS ABABA, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia and France agreed their first military cooperation accord, a deal that includes helping…

One man killed, Lebanese construction worker kidnapped in Nigerian city

KANO (Nigeria), March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen in Nigeria abducted a Lebanese construction worker and killed another man in the…

Thousands demand quick change in Algeria after Bouteflika concessions

ALGIERS, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands protested across Algeria on Tuesday, demanding immediate political changes a day after ailing President…

DR Congo: Violence May Be Crime Against Humanity, UN Says

A mass grave in the Bongende is thought to contain 100 bodies  KINSHASA, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A UN investigation…

Oil Tanker Rescues 23 Illegal Immigrants Off Libyan Coast

TRIPOLI, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An oil tanker on Tuesday rescued 23 illegal immigrants off western Libyan coast, Libya’s Coast and Port Security Department said.…

UN probing North Korea sanctions violations in 20 countries

UNITED NATIONS, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN experts say they are investigating possible violations of United Nations sanctions on North Korea in…

Pres Uhuru calls for deeper bilateral ties between Kenya, Rwanda

KIGALI (RWANDA), March 12 (NNN-KBC) — President Uhuru Kenyatta Monday called for more mutually beneficial engagements between Kenya and Rwanda. …

Kenyan family members of Ethiopian plane crash victims to be flown to Addis

NAIROBI, March 12 (NNN-KBC) — The Kenyan and Ethiopian governments will fly family members of the victims of the Ethiopian…

Morocco arrests 7 for suspected links to illegal immigration networks

RABAT, March 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — Two Moroccans and five sub-Saharan Africans were arrested on Monday in the Moroccan city of…

South Africa, World Bank work to boost investment climate

October (right) signing the Advisory Services Agreement. Picture: dti JOHANNESBURG, March 12 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa and the World Bank have…