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…
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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…
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…