Shots fired and military posts set up in Burkina Faso capital

Ouagadougou, Sept 30, (dpa/GNA) – The military in Burkina Faso, posted guards at central points in the capital Ouagadougou on Friday. Soldiers blocked access…

AfCFTA designed to lift Africa’s people out of poverty – AU Commissioner 

By Francis Ameyibor   Tema, Sept. 29, GNA – Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson, African Union (AU) Commission, says the design of the African Continental…

Five killed after clashes erupt in western Libya

Tripoli, Sept 26, (dpa/GNA) – At least five people, including two children, were killed in clashes that erupted between two armed groups in Libya,…

Africa needs to upgrade its food systems during Year of Nutrition, reports warn

By Desmond Davies   London, Sept. 26, GNA – As Africa continues with its Year of Nutrition, which was declared for 2022 by the…

Africa needs stronger influence on global economic order – President Akufo-Addo

New York, Sept. 22, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday advocated for a more inclusive and effective global financial system that…

Support Africa’s agro-industry to improve global food security—President Akufo-Addo tells world leaders

New York, Sept. 21, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the investor community to support the roll-out of Africa’s lucrative…

Al-Qaeda release book on planning for the September 11 attacks 

Cairo, Sept. 12, (dpa/GNA) - The Al-Qaeda terrorist network on Sunday released a book written by a senior member including a detailed timeline leading up to the…

Islamic State affiliate kills 30 civilians in Mali raid, militia says

Bamako, Sept 10, (Reuters/GNA) – Members of an Islamic State affiliate in Mali killed about 30 civilians in an attack this week on a…

Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship

Sept 9, (BBC/GNA) – Queen Elizabeth II is said to have had a special place in her heart for Africa, and she was on…

South Africa economy shrinks in second quarter

Pretoria, Sept. 7, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - South Africa’s economy contracted in the second quarter after the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal and load shedding weighed mostly on manufacturing, Statistics…

UN says devastating famine in Somalia imminent

Mogadishu, Sept. 6, (dpa/GNA) - Somalia is facing an imminent devastating famine, according to the United Nations.  “Famine is at the door, and today we are receiving…

Calm returns to Libyan capital after militia fighting kills 32

Tripoliug 28, (dpa/GNA) – The Libyan capital Tripoli, was calm on Sunday, after fighting between rival armed factions, left 32 people dead, the Health…

EU condemns reports of airstrike on kindergarten in Ethiopia

Brussels, Aug n28, (dpa/GNA) – The European Union on Sunday, condemned reports of an airstrike on a kindergarten during renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia,…

Reports: Multiple dead after airstrike on kindergarten in Ethiopia

Berlin, Aug 26, (dpa/GNA) – Multiple civilians, including children, died in an airstrike on a kindergarten in the capital of the war-torn Ethiopian province…

US to return $23 million looted by late dictator Abacha to Nigeria—officials

Aug 25, (CNN/GNA) – The United States will turn over to Nigeria $23 million taken by former military ruler Sani Abacha, officials said at an event…

Russia, South Korea to jointly build nuclear plant in Egypt

Seoul, Aug. 25, (dpa/GNA) - South Korean state-owned company Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) is set to construct the machinery buildings and provide materials for Egypt’s…

Plane failed to descend as pilots reportedly fell asleep during flight

Aug 23, (CNN/GNA) — Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday,…

Angolan Presidential candidates wrap up campaigns

Angola, Aug 23, (Reuters/GNA) – Angolan presidential candidates, on Monday wrapped up a month-long campaign, ahead of this week’s election, which is likely to…

Kenya election: Raila Odinga challenges William Ruto win in Supreme Court

Nairobi, Aug 22, (BBC/GNA) – Raila Odinga, who came second in Kenya’s presidential election, has gone to court to challenge the result, describing it…

DR Congo reports one suspected Ebola case: WHO

BRAZZAVILLE, Aug. 21, (Xinhua/GNA) — Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are investigating a case suspected of Ebola virus disease,…