Moscow, Aug 18 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Ghana is grateful to Russia for its support of a UN resolution which recognizes transatlantic slavery as a…
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Death toll from Zimbabwean boat capsize rises to 72
HARARE, Aug. 16 (Xinhua/GNA) – The death toll from the boat capsize accident at Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday has risen to 72, local…
More than 500 migrants voluntarily return to Morocco from Sebta
Rabat, Aug. 15, GNA-Some 531 candidates for irregular migration from Sebta, voluntarily returned to Morocco on Thursday, August 13. Moroccan sources told the Ghana…
More than 500 migrants voluntarily return to Morocco from SebtaÂ
Rabat, Aug. 15, GNA – Some 531 candidates for irregular migration from Sebta voluntarily returned to Morocco on Thursday, August 13. Moroccan sources told the Ghana News Agency over…
At least 44 dead in Zimbabwe boat accident
Harare, Aug 13. (dpa/GNA) – At least 44 people have died in a boat accident in Zimbabwe, according to the country’s government. An overcrowded…
Mali’s army frees 82 soldiers from Islamist militias
Bamako, Aug13. (dpa/GNA) – Dozens of soldiers kept hostage for months by Islamist militias in Mali, have been freed by government forces, army officials…
At least 44 dead in Zimbabwe boat accident
Harare, Aug. 12, (dpa/GNA) – At least 44 people have died in a boat accident in Zimbabwe. An overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba…
Egypt expects to attract high-quality investment from India into industry and exports
The country’s authorities are counting on expanding manufacturing cooperation with Indian businesses Aug 12 (TV BRICS/GNA) – Egypt is keen to attract long-term investment…
Season 2 of China-backed “Sing for Africa” talent show launched in Kenya
Nairobi, Aug. 10 (Xinhua/GNA) – The second edition of the China-backed musical talent show “Sing for Africa” was launched Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan…
Ugandan lawmakers approve deployment of troops for Gaza security force
Kampala, Aug 6 (dpa/GNA) – The Ugandan parliament has approved the deployment of troops to the Gaza Strip, as part of the International Stabilization…
Oil spill threatens environmental disaster off Omani coast
Cairo, Aug 6 (dpa/GNA) – An environmental disaster is looming off the coast of Oman, due to an oil tanker that has run aground,…
Ebola outbreak in Congo said to be ‘more critical than ever’
Geneva, Aug 5 (dpa/GNA) – The Ebola virus outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is “more critical than ever,”…
Africa CDC hails Uganda for Ebola containment
KAMPALA, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on Monday praised Uganda for successfully containing its latest…
Ethiopia launches nationwide campaign to plant record 800 mln trees in one day
ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – Millions of Ethiopians and foreign nationals in the country, took part in a nationwide tree-planting campaign on Monday,…
FAO steps up flood preparedness in Somalia amid expected strong El Nino
MOGADISHU, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), said Monday that it is rolling out anticipatory actions…
Rwanda closes 8 liquor firms as campaign against alcohol abuse intensifies
KIGALI, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA), has announced that it has shut down eight liquor factories “in…
Magnitude-5.1 earthquake jolts Egypt
Cairo, Aug 3 (dpa/GNA) – A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Egypt early on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The US Geological Survey…
China-Africa Salon: Africa’s industrial takeoff “only beginning,” says Chinese entrepreneur
Nairobi, July 29 (Xinhua/GNA) –Â Sany Heavy Industry, one of China’s largest construction machinery manufacturers, posted 3.5 billion yuan (about 517 million U.S. dollars) in…
11 killed in multiple shootings in South Africa’s Western Cape
CAPE TOWN, July 27 (Xinhua/GNA) – At least 11 people were killed in separate shooting incidents since Sunday evening in South Africa’s Western Cape…
Trump thanks Morocco’s King after highway named in his honourÂ
Accra, July 26, GNA – United States President Donald Trump has thanked King Mohammed VI of Morocco after the Tiznit-Dakhla highway was named the:…