Some 50 migrants wounded by clash inside detention centre in Libya-UN
TRIPOLI, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 50 migrants were reportedly injured after they staged a protest that was suppressed…
On International Women’s Day, Sudan’s Bashir orders release of female detainees
KHARTOUM, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir on International Women’s Day on Friday ordered the release of all…
Zambian SMEs create 27,000 jobs in 2018
LUSAKA, March 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — About 27,000 jobs were created by small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia last year, the country’s…
South Sudan peace deal holds with positive changes: UN envoy
UNITED NATIONS, March 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — The South Sudan peace agreement continues to hold six months after its signing with…
South Africa commits to support Iran
CAPE TOWN, March 9 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa is committed to support the Republic of Iran, says International Relations and…
Namibian tribes to appeal U.S. ruling on German colonial horrors
WINDHOEK, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Namibian tribes seeking damages over genocide and property seizures by Germany more than a century…
Gabon dismisses rumours president is ‘cloned’
LIBREVILLE, March 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Gabonese presidency has dismissed rumours that the ailing president, Ali Bongo, has been replaced…
Malawi launches inquiry into albino killings
LILONGWE, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has set up a commission of inquiry to investigate attacks against…
Without vaccine, hundreds of children die in Madagascar measles outbreak
ANTANANARIVO, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two months ago, giggles floated through the home of fisherman Dada as his four-year-old son…
DR Congo president agrees coalition govt arrangement with former president Kabila
KINSHASA, March 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) –Former President Joseph Kabila’s coalition will have a say in choosing the next Prime Minister of…