Spain rescues migrant boat, investigates reported deaths
MADRID — Authorities in Spain’s Canary Islands off northwest Africa rescued a boat carrying 48 migrants, including one who was recovered dead, and police...
Spain rescues migrant boat, investigates reported deaths
MADRID — Authorities in Spain’s Canary Islands off northwest Africa rescued a boat carrying 48 migrants, including one who was recovered dead, and police...
Zimbabwe’s women battle gender discrimination amid pandemic
HARARE, Zimbabwe — There are very few female truck drivers in Zimbabwe, but Molly Manatse doesn't like to be singled out for her gender.
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Facing critics, Total to minimize oil work in Uganda park
KAMPALA, Uganda — The French oil company Total says it will limit its work to extract oil from a Ugandan national park to less...
Jailed Ethiopian opposition leaders to end hunger strike
JOHANNESBURG — Attorneys for four jailed Ethiopian opposition figures say they will end their hunger strike on Monday after 39 days.
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Pirates free 10 abducted fishermen in Nigeria, ransom paid
UGHELLI, Nigerai — Ten foreigners abducted by pirates last month were rescued in southern Nigeria, the army said.
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Crocodile hunt: Search on for escaped reptiles in S. Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Police and conservation officers were searching Friday for an unknown number of young crocodiles that escaped earlier in the...
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero was tricked onto plane, into arrest
KIGALI, Rwanda — A key piece of the mystery around the arrest of the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” became clear on...
At least 10 dead in bombing at restaurant in Somali capital
MOGADISHU. Somalia — A car packed with explosives rammed into a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital on Friday night, and police said at least...
Officials: 18 killed as truck crashes into bus outside Cairo
CAIRO — A trailer-truck crashed into a microbus, killing at least 18 people and injuring five others south of the Egyptian capital, authorities said.
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