Tag: West Africa
Germany to return Benin Bronzes looted during colonial era
BERLIN — Germany is returning hundreds of artifacts known as Benin Bronzes that were mostly looted from western Africa by a British colonial expedition...
18 people killed in north Burkina Faso attack
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — An attack by gunmen in Burkina Faso’s north this week has killed at least 18 people and severely injured one,...
Burkinabe fighters seek protection with spiritual traditions
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Antoine Ouedraogo didn’t run when Islamic extremist fighters killed his colleagues only feet away from him in northern Burkina Faso....
In Africa, vaccine hesitancy adds to slow rollout of doses
KAMPALA, Uganda — Some Africans are hesitating to get COVID-19 vaccines amid concerns about their safety, alarming public health officials as some countries start...
EXPLAINER: The potential risks of political crisis in Chad
DAKAR, Senegal — The killing of President Idriss Deby Itno has left his son in charge of Chad, the first change of power in...
3 foreigners kidnapped after ambush in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Three foreigners and one soldier are missing in Burkina Faso after being attacked by gunmen during an anti-poaching patrol, the...
Southern African countries may help Mozambique fight rebels
JOHANNESBURG — The 16-nation Southern African Development Community is considering a proposal to deploy more than 2,500 regional troops to help battle extremist rebels...
Egypt’s national soccer team coach positive for coronavirus
CAIRO — Egypt’s national team coach has tested positive for the coronavirus, the country's soccer association announced Saturday.
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Morocco scolds Spain over virus help for independence leader
RABAT, Morocco — Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Ministry summoned the Spanish ambassador Sunday to convey the government’s “regret” over Spain’s decision to receive for medical...
Chad military council: No talks with rebels who killed Deby
N'DJAMENA, Chad — Chad's military transitional government said Sunday it would not negotiate with the rebels blamed for killing the country's president of three...
