Mamady Doumbouya sworn in as president of Guinea

Guinea’s president-elect Mamady Doumbouya at the inauguration ceremony in Conakry, Guinea, Jan. 17. CONAKRY, Jan 18 (NNN-XINHUA)– Mamady Doumbouya was officially sworn in as president of the Republic of Guinea for a seven-year term on Saturday, in accordance with the provisions of the country’s new Constitution. Doumbouya’s inauguration follows his…

Nigeria’s strife-torn northeast faces worst hunger in a decade as aid cuts hit region, UN says

BORNO (Nigeria), Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of people in Nigeria’s strife-torn northeast are facing the risk of catastrophic food shortages for the first time in nearly a decade, as aid cuts deepen malnutrition across the region, the UN World Food Programme warned.Around 15,000 people are at risk in Borno…

Nigeria: Gunmen kill policeman, abduct Chinese expatriate in Oyo

ABUJA, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen have killed a policeman and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on a farm in Ogunmakin Community, Ibadan area of Oyo State.Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred at about 1 p.m. on Thursday at Aqua Triton Company, when around 10 armed men…

Chad’s Pres Déby wins 2026 African Peace Prize for role in Sudan refugee crisis

Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno GENEVA, Jan 18 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has been named the winner of the 2026 African Peace Prize for his peaceful management of Chad’s political transition and the country’s humanitarian response to Sudanese refugees, the African Conference for Peace has announced.The…

South Africa floods: Damage caused by Limpopo floods “catastrophic”, 19 dead – says Pres Ramaphosa

LIMPOPO (South Africa), Jan 18 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. The President, together with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi…

South Africa gun violence: Shooting in Marikana township leaves 7 dead

CAPE TOWN, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shaken the crime-weary country…

Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term – Electoral Commission

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will extend his four decades in power KAMPALA, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, the country’s electoral commission has announced, after a tense campaign marked by an opposition crackdown and internet blackout. Museveni, 81, won with 71.65 percent of…

UN chief Guterres warns ‘powerful forces’ undermining global ties

LONDON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday deplored a host of “powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation” in a London speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly. Guterres, whose term as secretary-general ends on Dec 31 this year, delivered the warning at the Methodist…

Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race

Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh successive victoryYoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh successive victory KAMPALA, Jan 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday’s presidential election, the electoral agency says.The results announced…

South Africa: Floodings kill at least 10, triggering the closure of Kruger Park

Floods have killed at least 10 people in South Africa following heavy rainfall PRETORIA, Jan 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Flooding triggered by torrential rains in northeastern South Africa claimed at least 10 lives overnight and forced the closure of the iconic Kruger National Park, officials said. The weather service issued the…
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