Ghana suspends parliament amid a surge in COVID-19 cases
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s parliament has been suspended for at least three weeks following a surge in COVID-19 cases among parliament members and staff.
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Uganda eases social media curbs, but Facebook still off
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan authorities on Wednesday lifted restrictions on social networks imposed ahead of a presidential election last month, but Facebook remains blocked...
Tunisians defy police to mark killings of left-wing leaders
<p>TUNIS, Tunisia — Thousands of Tunisians pushed through a heavy security cordon and marched down the main avenue in their country's capital Saturday to...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges support for vaccination drive
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged support for his government’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic as it struggles to implement...
Turkish sailors abducted by pirates return home from Nigeria
<p>ANKARA, Turkey — Fifteen Turkish sailors who were kidnapped by pirates off west Africa last month returned to Turkey on Sunday. </p>
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