Africa

Zanzibar vows to boost investor confidence: Pres Mwinyi

Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi cuts a ribbon to inaugurate Golden Tulip Hotel building at Kiembesamaki Airport, Western District Unguja…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa placed Police Minister Mchunu on leave of absence, accused of colluding with criminal elements

PRETORIA, July 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence…

South Africa: Agriculture lifts Brazilian live poultry and poultry products restrictions

PRETORIA, July 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — Import restrictions on live poultry and poultry products from Brazil have been lifted. This after…

Sudan crisis: 18 killed, 31 injured in paramilitary attacks in North Kordofan State – volunteer groups

KHARTOUM, July 14 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 18 civilians were killed and 31 others injured in attacks by the paramilitary…

Nigerian former President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London, aged 82

ABUJA, July  14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari — who led his country first as a junta strongman and…

Spain: Several hurt in anti-migrant unrest in Torre Pacheco town

MADRID, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several people were hurt in a second night of anti-migrant unrest in the Spanish town…

Cameroon sets presidential election date for Oct 12

YAOUNDE, July 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cameroon will vote in a presidential election on Oct 12, according to a decree issued…

Kenya: 15.6M children vaccinated against measles, typhoid as exercise nears end

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale NAIROBI, July 13 (NNN-KBC) — The Ministry of Health has urged parents and caregivers to…

Nigeria says jailed 44 for terrorism financing

KANO (Nigeria), July 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria slapped 44 Boko Haram jihadists with jail terms of up to 30 years…

Honduras calls to maintain preventive measures COVID-19 due to cases increase

TEGUCIGALPA, July 13 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Honduran Health Ministry issued a health alert Saturday due to the increase in COVID-19…