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,…

Several killed in Somalia hotel siege

Somalia(Mogadishu), Aug 20, (BBC/GNA) – At least 12 people have been killed after al-Shabab militants, stormed a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on…

Kenya’s Ruto says no time to waste after election as rival prepares court challenge

Nairobi, Aug 17 (Reuters/GNA) – Kenya’s president-elect William Ruto said on Wednesday there was no time to waste in tackling an economic crisis, as…

Kenya’s Ruto declared president-elect in chaotic scenes

Nairobi/Kisumu, Aug 15 (Reuters/GNA) – Kenya’s elections chief declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of a tight presidential race on Monday but some…

Kenya election result: William Ruto wins presidential poll

Nairobi, Aug 15 (BBC/GNA) – Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election amid dramatic scenes. He narrowly beat…

Ruto pulls ahead in Kenya’s presidential vote count as tempers fray

Nairobi, Aug 14 (Reuters/GNA) – Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto has edged ahead in a tight presidential race, according to official results reported by…

UK museum to return 72 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

By Desmond Davies London, Aug 12, GNA – A museum in the United Kingdom has agreed to return ownership of 72 Benin Bronzes that…

Malian army reports 21 dead in terrorist attack 

Bamako, Aug. 9, (dpa/GNA) - Twenty-one people have been killed in a terror attack in Mali, the West African country’s army said Monday evening.  The victims included…

Africa trying to find a way out of global food crisis

Burkina Faso sees sharp increase in displacement as unrest grows

Burkina Faso sees sharp increase in displacement as unrest grows

Six dead in building collapse in Egyptian capital

Six dead in building collapse in Egyptian capital

At least 30 dead after al-Shabaab attack in Somalia

Rwanda flight grounded after European Court of Human Rights ruling