DR Congo: Landslide in North Kivu province kills at least 13, leaves over 30 missing

Residents clean up following torrential rains in Kinshasa KINSHASA, Jan 14 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A landslide in eastern Congo early Tuesday killed at least 13 people and left over 30 still missing, according to local authorities.The landslide occurred at around 1 a.m. in the village of Burutsi in North Kivu province.…

Several killed in Mali as boat capsizes

BAMAKO, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A boat capsized near the fabled northern Malian city of Timbuktu, killing several people, the regional governor said. “About 50 people were believed to be on board with their luggage” when the vessel sank late Thursday, the governor said. “According to the preliminary reports, the…

Sudan paramilitary strike on southeastern city kills 27

KHARTOUM, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCEIS) — Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja, killing 27 people, military and health sources said. Sinja, the capital of Sennar state, lies around 300 kilometres southeast of Khartoum, along a strategic road connecting the national…

Withdrawal from WHO makes US, World ‘unsafe’: WHO Chief

GENEVA, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) –The World Health Organization chief warned that Washington’s decision to withdraw from the UN health agency was dangerous for the United States and the rest of the world alike. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order just hours after returning to the White House on…

Tanzania’s exports to South Africa hit 5.7tri/-

James Bwana, Tanzania’s High Commissioner to SA DODOMA, Jan 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania’s gold exports to South Africa have increased significantly over the past five years, boosting trade between the two Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to approximately 5.7tri-. A latest report by the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) indicates that trade between…

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…
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