Africa

UN is fighting for climate justice, Sec-Gen Guterres assures Africa

NAIROBI, May 11 (NNN-KBC) — United Nations has reiterated its commitment to fighting for climate justice. In a press briefing…

Gaza war: South Africa seeks new emergency measures against Israel – ICJ

THE HAGUE, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has sought new emergency measures by the International Court of Justice against…

Ethiopia launches construction of Chinese-contracted economic zone

ADDIS ABABA, May 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — Ethiopia launched the construction of the Chinese-contracted Gada Special Economic Zone project in the…

Tanzania: 5 miners killed after mine collapse

DAR ES SALAAM, May 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least five artisanal miners were killed and four others injured after a…

Nigeria senate okays death penalty for drug traffickers

ABUJA, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A bill seeking to impose the death penalty on people convicted of drug trafficking has…

South Sudan peace talks begin in Kenya’s capital Nairobi

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir NAIROBI, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peace talks involving South Sudan’s government and opposition representatives began…

Uganda, DRC troops seize arms cache from ADF rebels

Illegal firearms collected under voluntary disarmament KAMPALA, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ugandan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…

President Ramaphosa reiterates South Africa government’s commitment to service delivery

KURUMAN (Northern Cape, South Africa), May 11 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured citizens that government remains committed to delivering…

No lack of investor confidence in South Africa – Minister Ntshavheni

KURUMAN (Northern Cape, South Africa), May 11 (NNN-SANEWS) — Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni, has reiterated government’s stance that…

South Africa: Constitutional Court hears former president Zuma election challenge

PRETORIA, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s top court is hearing a challenge to the decision to allow former President Jacob…