Malian soldiers killed in jihadist attack

Two Malian soldiers have been killed in an attack blamed on jihadists. The attack was on the Niafunké post in central Mali on Sunday morning. Five of the militants were killed during the attack. The Malian army, which has been struggling to contain a jihadist insurgency, has been carrying out an operation to destroy jihadist bases.
#maliansoldiers #malianarmy

Trial of Zimbabwean New York Times' reporter resumes

The trial of a Zimbabwean journalist accused of helping two New York Times reporters to enter the country illegally is due to resume on Monday. Jeffery Moyo, a freelance reporter for the US publication, denies that he assisted them to obtain false media accreditation cards.
#zimbabwe #jefferymoyo

NNPC Accuses Oando, MRS, Others Of Importing Adulterated Fuel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has issued a statement on how Adulterated Fuel was imported into the country recently. It can be recalled that last week, several citizens complained on Social Media about their Vehicles and Generators experiencing serious problems after purchasing fuel from certain stations. In response to the outcry, NNPC immediately launched an investigation in to the matter.
#nnpc #oando #mrs

Iran Unveils 'Khaibar-Buster' Missile 'That Can Strike US Bases, Israel'

Iran has unveiled a new missile that is capable of hitting nearby US bases and targets within its arch-enemy Israel. The missile has high accuracy, is manufactured completely domestically, and can defeat missile shield systems, the report said, although this information has not been independently verified.
#iranmissile #us #israel

Six killed in Mogadishu restaurant blast

At least six people were killed in the Somali capital Thursday in a suspected suicide bombing at a restaurant near a security checkpoint leading to the presidential palace, a security official said.
#mogadishu #bombing

EU to assist with 'equipment' in Cabo Delgado - Mozambican President Nyusi

Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi says the European Union (EU) will send "equipment" to the Cabo Delgado region as part of its resolve to assist the Southern African country fend off insurgents.
#mozambique #filipenyusi

Libyan PM Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah survives assassination attempt unharmed

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah escaped unharmed when shots hit his car early on Thursday, a source close to him said, calling it a clear assassination attempt, amid intense factional wrangling over control of the government.
#libya #abdulhamidaldbeibah

Mnangagwa offers cash incentives to Zim govt workers to block strikes

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has made a mouth-watering proposition to teachers in a bid to avert a catastrophic strike by government workers who say their salaries have been eroded by inflation.
#emmersonmnangagwa #zimbabwe

Madagascar facing humanitarian crisis as 75 000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai, says Unicef

Immediate needs such as safe water, sanitation, medicine, and food top the priority list of what is required to support at least 75 000 people affected by Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar.
#madagascar #cyclonebatsirai

32 dead in Cameroon cholera outbreak

Thirty-two people have died in an outbreak of cholera in the central-western African state of Cameroon, the authorities said on Wednesday. The water-borne disease was first detected in the Southwest and Centre regions in late October, and then spread to three other regions.
#cameroon #cholera