Tag: Africa
South Africa’s president suspends party secretary-general
<p>JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has intensified the country’s anti-corruption drive with the suspension of his African National Congress party’s...
At least 6 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Police in Somalia say at least six people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a police station in the capital,...
Hit by COVID, Senegal’s women find renewed hope in fishing
BARGNY, Senegal — Since her birth on Senegal’s coast, the ocean has always given Ndeye Yacine Dieng life. Her grandfather was a fisherman, and...
Migrant arrivals by sea on Italian isle swell past 2,100
ROME — Several hundred more migrants reached a tiny Italian island before dawn on Monday, swelling to past 2,100 the number of arrivals in...
At least 6 killed in suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital
<p>MOGADISHU, Somalia — Police in Somalia say at least six people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a police station in the capital,...
UN says 5 migrants downed; over 700 intercepted off Libya
CAIRO — At least five people, including a woman and a child, drowned when a boat carrying at least 45 Europe-bound migrants capsized off...
Hit by COVID, Senegal’s women find renewed hope in fishing
<p>BARGNY, Senegal — Since her birth on Senegal’s coast, the ocean has always given Ndeye Yacine Dieng life. Her grandfather was a fisherman, and...
Turkey seeks better Saudi ties despite Khashoggi slaying
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's top envoy is traveling to Saudi Arabia as Turkey seeks to mend ties with the kingdom that hit an all-time...
Migrant arrivals by sea on Italian isle swell past 2,100
<p>ROME — Several hundred more migrants reached a tiny Italian island before dawn on Monday, swelling to past 2,100 the number of arrivals in...
Rugby’s home nations could have crowds for July tests
LONDON — While the cream of Britain's and Ireland's rugby players are in South Africa, their national teammates will have tests of their own...