Tag: Africa
Zoos, scientists aim to curb people giving virus to animals
SAN DIEGO — The coughing among the western lowland gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in January was the first warning sign....
Europe pause of AstraZeneca sends ripple of doubt elsewhere
KAMPALA, Uganda — The suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in several European countries over the past week could fuel skepticism about the shot far...
Samia Suluhu Hassan becomes Tanzania’s first woman president
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Samia Suluhu Hassan, 61, made history Friday when she was sworn in as Tanzania’s first female president at the...
Turkey asks Brotherhood TVs to dim criticism of Egypt
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish authorities have asked three Istanbul-based Egyptian opposition TV channels to soften their critical political coverage of Egypt’s government, as Turkey...
After 36 years in power, Rep of Congo’s president runs again
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — After 36 years in power, Republic of Congo's President Denis Sassou N’Guesso appears poised to extend his tenure as...
Liz Mills takes big step for female basketball coaches
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Liz Mills’ decision to look more professional when coaching basketball games by wearing high-heeled leather boots instead of sneakers...
Ethiopian leader warns fugitive Tigray leaders to surrender
HAMDAYET, Sudan — Ethiopia’s prime minister issued a “final notice” Friday to the fugitive leaders of the country’s embattled Tigray region, saying they should...
Hend, Samooja share lead at Kenya Open
NAIROBI, Kenya — Scott Hend and Kalle Samooja shared a one-shot lead on Friday after two rounds of the European Tour's Kenya Open.
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Kenyan court refuses to allow female genital mutiliation
NAKURU, Kenya — A Kenyan court Wednesday refused to allow female circumcision for consenting adults, saying that unlike the male cut it does not...
10 hospitalized in Canaries after Spain rescues migrant boat
BARCELONA, Spain — Emergency services in Spain’s Canary Islands said Wednesday that 10 people suffering from hypothermia have been hospitalized after a migrant boat...
