Tag: Africa
Morocco moves toward legalizing medical marijuana
<p>RABAT, Morocco — Morocco’s government on Thursday approved a landmark bill that would legalize nonrecreational uses of marijuana.</p>
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Africa seeks ‘continental capacity’ to produce vaccines
KAMPALA, Uganda — As Africa lags in its efforts to vaccinate 60% of its 1.3 billion people as quickly as possible, the continent must...
Algerian president sets early election date after protests
<p>ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria’s president has announced early parliamentary elections in June as part of efforts to address demands of pro-democracy protesters.</p>
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European, Arab diplomats try to revive Mideast peace efforts
PARIS — Leading European and Arab world diplomats announced potential “small steps” Thursday toward reviving Mideast peace efforts after upcoming Israeli and Palestinian elections.
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Sudan officials, Saudi crown prince talk Red Sea investments
<p>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Sudan’s prime minister and Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince met Wednesday to discuss Saudi investment opportunities in the Red...
Mining billionaire FIFA’s chosen man to run African soccer
<p>CAPE TOWN, South Africa — He's made speeches alongside Barack Obama and attended business meetings with Donald Trump. He once gave $200,000 to Nelson...
Ethiopia diplomat quits US post, cites atrocities in Tigray
<p>KAMPALA, Uganda — A senior Ethiopian diplomat quit his post in Washington Wednesday over concerns about reported atrocities in Tigray, where fighting persists as...
US urges Sudan to build an inclusive government for all
UNITED NATIONS — The United States called on Sudan Tuesday to build an inclusive and representative government that ensures peace, supports people on the...
US hits IS groups in Mozambique, Congo with terror sanctions
<p>WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday designated two Islamic State affiliates in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo as “foreign terrorist organizations,”...
Sudan officials, Saudi crown prince talk Red Sea investments
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Sudan’s prime minister and Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince met Wednesday to discuss Saudi investment opportunities in the Red...