MOGADISHU—Nine people died after al-Qaeda-linked Islamist insurgents stormed a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, battling security forces until the early hours of Monday, a police spokesman said. A suicide car bombing on Sunday evening was followed by a shootout between al Shabaab militants and security forces at the Hotel Afrik. “The operation is over…
Bomb and Gunfire Rock Somali Hotel, Terrorists Claim Responsibility
MOGADISHU—A suspected suicide car bomb exploded on Sunday in Somalia’s capital and was followed by a shootout between terrorists and security forces at a hotel, causing an unknown number of casualties, witnesses and authorities said. The terror group al Shabaab, which is linked to al-Qaeda and often carries out bombings in its war on Somalia’s…
Novavax Says Vaccine 89.3 Percent Effective in UK Trial, Less in South Africa
Novavax announced that its vaccine against the CCP virus was shown to be 89.3 percent effective in preventing the COVID-19 disease in a trial in the United Kingdom, but less effective in South Africa where a different virus variant is more prevalent. “Strong efficacy in Phase 3 UK trial with over 50 % of cases…
Bus Crash in Western Cameroon Kills More Than 50 Passengers
YAOUNDE, Cameroon—At least 53 people have died and 21 others were injured in Cameroon when a bus collided with a truck early Wednesday in a village in the western part of the country, officials said. The accident occurred in Santchou village and survivors were rushed to hospitals in the western towns of Dschang and Bafoussam,…
Ugandan Court Orders Opposition Leader’s Freedom, Troops Still Block His Home
KAMPALA—A Ugandan court ordered security forces on Monday to free opposition leader and pop star Bobi Wine, whose house arrest since a presidential election has drawn international pressure on President Yoweri Museveni’s government. Hours later, his large compound in a leafy northern suburb of the capital Kampala remained blockaded. “The military and police are still…
ICC Has Arrested Central African Republic War Crimes Suspect: Statement
THE HAGUE—The International Criminal Court on Sunday said it had taken into custody a former Central African Republic commander of the “Seleka” faction suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity. In a statement, the court said Mahamat Said Abdel Kain had surrendered to the court on Sunday and had been arrested under a warrant…
Biden Reimposes Travel Ban on European Countries Over CCP Virus, Adds South Africa: White House
The Biden administration will reimpose a travel ban on most non-U.S. citizens entering the country from the United Kingdom, most other European countries, and Brazil, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. The move is designed to “reduce the spread of COVID-19 through travel, especially as we see faster-spreading variants emerging across the world,” said Psaki,…
Biden Imposing Travel Ban on European Countries, South Africa Over CCP Virus: White House
The Biden administration will impose a ban on most non-American citizens entering the country from the UK, European Union countries, and Brazil. The move is designed to “reduce the spread of COVID-19 through travel,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki, “especially as we see faster-spreading variants emerging across the world.” Travel restrictions already in…
Biden Re-Imposes Travel Ban on European Countries Over CCP Virus, Adds South Africa: White House
The Biden administration will re-impose a travel ban on most non-American citizens entering the country from the UK, European Union countries, and Brazil. South Africa will also be added to the list, said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. The move is designed to “reduce the spread of COVID-19 through travel,” said Psaki, “especially as…
13 Dead, Thousands Homeless in Southern Africa After Storm Eloise
JOHANNESBURG—The death toll from storm Eloise rose to at least 13 on Monday after heavy winds, rain and flooding destroyed buildings, drowned crops, and displaced thousands in parts of southern Africa. Eloise weakened from a cyclone to a tropical storm after making landfall in central Mozambique on Saturday, but continued to dump rain on Zimbabwe,…
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