Africa

Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II: UK to return stolen hair

British soldiers took Emperor Tewodros II’s hair after the battle of Maqdala in 1868 LONDON/ADDIS ABABA, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Tanzania Arrests 65 ‘Witchdoctors’ Over Killings

Albinism affects around one in every 1,400 Tanzanians, far higher than average  DAR ES SALAAM, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police…

Egypt’s Award Winning Photojournalist Released After 5 Years

Photo courtesy Abu Zeid Twitter Cairo, March 3 (NNN-TELESUR) – Egypt released award-winning photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid who was imprisoned…

South African President Ramaphosa arrives in eSwatini for working visit

mBABANE, March 4 (NNN-SANEWS) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of eSwatini for a working…

Kenyan, 4 Americans killed in yet another plane crash in Turkana

The pilot of the ill-fated aircraft has been identfied as Mario Magonga is said to be one of Deputy President…

Dozens missing after pipeline explodes in Nigeria

ABUJA, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a…

Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea leaders meet in Asmara for mini summit

ASMARA, March 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The wind of cooperation and togetherness continues to blow in the Horn of Africa region…

Algeria Protests: President Confirms Fresh Poll Bid Despite Rallies

President Bouteflika has been rarely seen in public – here he was voting in May 2017  ALGIERS, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Amid protests, Algeria’s Bouteflika vows to run for last time

Algerians chant slogans under a national flag during a protest rally on Friday. Photo courtesy Twitter ALGIERS, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Update: 183 injured in Algeria protests – state news agency

ALGIERS, March 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A total of 183 people were injured during protests across Algeria on Friday against President…