Africa

South Africa: Reflecting on 30 years of democratic gains

PRETORIA, April 28 (NNN-SANEWS) — While South Africa’s democracy is young, the significant strides made by government to improve the…

Togo ruling party, opposition close campaigns before April 29 vote

LOME, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With parades in the capital Lome, Togo’s ruling party and the opposition closed campaigns on…

Sierra Leone: Power restored after paying $18 million electricity bill; Energy Minister quits took responsibility for crisis

FREETOWN, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Electricity supplies have been restored to Sierra Leone following weeks of power cuts, after it paid…

Thousands of sub-Saharan migrants wait in Tunisia before making Europe trip

TUNIS, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of sub-Saharan migrants have huddled in Tunisian olive groves for months, living in makeshift…

Kenyan Government confirms willingness to send troops to Haiti

NAIROBI, April 27 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The Kenyan Government has reportedly confirmed its willingness to send troops to Haiti following…

Nigeria: 3 killed, 2 injured after building under construction collapses in north Kano state

ABUJA, April 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least three people were killed and two others injured after a three-storey building under…

AU ‘deeply concerned’ about north Ethiopia tensions

ADDIS ABABA, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Union (AU) has expressed “deep concern” about “escalating tensions between local communities”…

UK: Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation

LONDON, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two African men have been charged with immigration offences after an investigation into the deaths…

South Sudan foreign minister replaced months after appointment

James Pitia Morgan, who was appointed last August JUBA, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has replaced…

US says looming Tiktok ban won’t change relations with China as Kenya weighs in

NAIROBI, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A decision by the US government to ban the Chinese-owned Tiktok unless it is sold…