Gambian authorities intercept 780 migrants trying to reach Europe

BANJUL, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Authorities in The Gambia said they have intercepted more than 780 migrants at three different locations, all trying to reach Europe via Spain’s Canary Islands. Among those detained were 233 people from Senegal, 197 from The Gambia, 176 from Guinea, and 148 from Mali. The…

Ethiopia: Construction gets underway in Bishoftu town on ‘Africa’s biggest airport’

ADDIS ABABA, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Construction has begun in the town of Bishoftu on what Ethiopia says will be Africa’s biggest airport and the continent’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid a ceremonial plaque on Saturday marking the start of work at the site located 45…

United Nations says more than 50 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The United Nations says that at least 53 people who fled ongoing fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi. Its refugee agency said 25 Congolese passed away due to a cholera outbreak, while six others died from anaemia…

China, Lesotho pledge deeper cooperation amid changing US trade policy

MASERU, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and a shared commitment to development. Both sides commended the progress achieved under the China–Africa cooperation framework, which has played…

Tanzania, China deepen ties

President Samia Suluhu Hassan hosts China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at State House, Dar es Salaam DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to its long-standing strategic partnership with China and acknowledged her consistent support for Tanzania. She made the remarks during a…

President of Djibouti received Prime Minister of Ethiopia

DJIBOUTI, Jan 12 (PRENSA LATINA) — Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh received Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for talks on issues of bilateral and regional interest. Ahmed, on his Twitter account, revealed that they discussed geopolitical dynamics, peace and security in the region, and strengthening cooperation between the two countries.…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to attend UAE summit

PRETORIA, Jan 12 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. The President will undertake an official visit to the UAE on Jan 12-13 at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of…

China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi MOGADISHU, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia, part of a tour of Africa aimed at bolstering strategic trade, the East African nation’s foreign affairs ministry said.Wang Yi’s planned visit would have been the first…

South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions

Naval drills with Russia, China, Iran & others protect maritime trade PRETORIA, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has defended weeklong naval drills with Russia, Iran, China and other countries as “essential”, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as a vital response to rising maritime tensions globally.The “Will for Peace…

Benin heads to polls a month after foiled coup attempt

COTONOU, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Beninese cast their votes Sunday in crucial parliamentary and local elections, just one month after a failed coup plot shook the west African country. President Patrice Talon’s ruling coalition is expected to strengthen its already powerful hand in the ballots, with the main opposition Democrats party barred from…
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