Africa

Mozambique forces killed 16 fishermen: conflict monitor

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Conflict monitoring group ACLED said its sources in Mozambique reported that troops shot and killed…

Obese surpass undernourished youths for first time, UN warns

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Obesity has skyrocketed among children and adolescents bombarded by “unethical” marketing of junk food,…

South Africa Will Never “Go On Bended Knee” In Trade Talks With U.S.: Ramaphosa

CAPE TOWN, Sept 10 (NNN-BUANEWS) – South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said yesterday that, his government is actively engaging the…

Tunisian President Meets Saudi FM To Discuss Ties, Regional Issues

TUNIS, Sept 10 (NNN-TAP) – Tunisian President, Kais Saied, yesterday, received visiting Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud,…

Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Hydropower Dam

ADDIS ABABA, Sept 10 (NNN-ENA) – Ethiopia, yesterday, officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydropower project…

Nigeria: Troops kill 23 suspected terrorists in northern region, rescued 26 kidnapped victims

ABUJA, Sept 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 23 suspected terrorists were killed in a gunfight with troops in Nigeria’s northern…

Over 80 killed in ADF rebel attack in eastern DR Congo: local official

KINSHASA, Sept 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 80 people were killed overnight Monday to Tuesday in an attack blamed on…

Kenya showcases continental trade vision at Algiers summit as IATF 2027 heads to Nigeria

ALGIERS, Sept 9 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya demonstrated its commitment to continental integration at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in…

‘No drones’ detected after Gaza aid flotilla says hit: Tunisia national guard

SIDI BOU SAID (Tunisia), Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and pro-Palestinian activists…

THE HAGUE: ICC hears charges against Ugandan warlord Kony

THE HAGUE, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Criminal Court opens war crimes hearings Tuesday against Joseph Kony, a brutal…