Ivory Coast’s ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote

Alassane Ouattara’s party also won the presidential election ABIDJAN, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast’s ruling party increased its majority in parliament in elections held at the weekend, while the main opposition party, led by former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam, lost half of its seats, provisional results showed.The strong…

Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show

Mamady Doumbouya came to power through a coup d’état CONAKRY, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president, according to provisional results announced on Tuesday, completing the return to civilian rule in the bauxite- and iron ore-rich West African nation.The former special forces commander, thought…

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

SYDNEY, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New Year’s Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in…

More than 3,000 migrants die on route to Spain in 2025 as borders tighten

MADRID, Dec 30 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Fresh figures show more than 3,000 people died trying to reach Spain by sea over the past year, a sharp drop from the previous 12 months. But migrant rights groups warn the decline does not mean safer journeys. According to the NGO Caminando Fronteras, 3,090…

Zanzibar further trains police to serve survivors of GBV abuse

ZANZIBAR, Dec 30 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — POLICE officers responsible for handling cases of gender-based violence and child abuse in Zanzibar have been urged to apply professionalism, empathy and competence when serving survivors, as the quality of first contact can determine whether justice begins or ends. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alute Makita,…

Tanzania initiates mega water projects to address climate change

MLANDIZI (Tanzania), Dec 30 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE United Republic of Tanzania said it began implementing various water projects three years ago as a country’s efforts to address water shortages caused by climate change. The Tanzanian Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, unveiled the efforts Decr 29, after inspecting water production and distribution…

Ruling party of Cote d’Ivoire secures large majority in National Assembly

ABIDJAN, Dec 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), the ruling party of Cote d’Ivoire, has secured a large majority in the National Assembly, winning 197 of the 255 seats following Saturday’s legislative elections, said the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) on Monday. Across the country’s…

South Africa: Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river; another member died

MPUMALANGA (South Africa) — A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the Lebombo Border Post in Mpumalanga. According to the SANDF, the incident occurred on Christmas when…

South Africa: Doornkop building collapse to be investigated; 3 dead, 3 injured

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 30 (NNN-SANEWS) — Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop, Johannesburg. The tragic incident claimed the lives of three people, including a child. Three others have been taken to hospital with injuries.…

US pledges $2 bn for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning

GENEVA, Dec 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington on Monday pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026 — far less than it has provided in recent years — warning UN agencies to “adapt, shrink or die”. With its pledge, announced at the US mission in Geneva alongside…
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