Tag: West Africa
Burkinabe fighters seek protection with spiritual traditions
<p>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
<p>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
<p>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
<p>OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Three foreigners and one soldier are missing in Burkina Faso after being attacked by gunmen during an anti-poaching patrol, the...
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...
Southern African countries may help Mozambique fight rebels
<p>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...
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
<p>CAIRO — Egypt’s national team coach has tested positive for the coronavirus, the country's soccer association announced Saturday.</p>
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