CAIRO—A Moscow-bound EgyptAir flight returned to the Egyptian capital shortly after takeoff Wednesday after a threatening message was found onboard, authorities said. A statement by Egypt’s flagship airline said flight MS79 had returned safely to Cairo International Airport some 22 minutes after takeoff. The flight was heading to the Russian capital, it said. Citing an…
Egyptian President Announces End of Emergency in Country
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Monday that the country will be coming out of a state of emergency declared back in 2017 after deadly church bombings. Owing to “great people and loyal men, an oasis of security and stability in the region,” the president said on Facebook that “the state of emergency has…
South African Star Cricketer Quits World Cup After Refusing to ‘Take the Knee’ for BLM
South African (SA) star cricketer Quinton de Kock pulled out of his Twenty20 World Cup game against the West Indies minutes after the cricket board issued a directive requiring all players to “take the knee” against racism. De Kock has never partaken in the gesture, often looking on at teammates who choose to do so….
Sudan’s Burhan Says Army Ousted Government to Avoid Civil War
KHARTOUM—Sudan’s top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan defended the army’s seizure of power on Tuesday, saying he had ousted the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to avoid civil war. Speaking at his first news conference since he announced the takeover on Monday, Burhan accused politicians of incitement against the armed forces. He said Hamdok was…
Moderna to Supply Africa With up to 110 Million COVID Doses
NAIROBI, Kenya—Moderna on Tuesday said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries. The announcement said Moderna is prepared to deliver the first 15 million doses by the end of this year, with 35 million in the first quarter of 2022 and up to 60 million in…
Moderna to Supply Africa With up to 110 Million COVID-19 Doses
NAIROBI, Kenya—Moderna on Tuesday said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries. The announcement said Moderna is prepared to deliver the first 15 million doses by the end of this year, with 35 million in the first quarter of 2022 and up to 60 million in…
US Suspends $700 Million in Aid to Sudan After Military Takeover
The U.S. State Department on Monday paused $700 million in emergency aid to Sudan that was intended to support the country’s democratic transition, after members of Sudan’s military ousted the civilian-led transitional government. “The civilian-led transitional government should be immediately restored and represents the will of the people,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said during…
Mali Expels Envoy of West Africa’s 15-Nation Regional Bloc
BAMAKO, Mali—Mali’s transitional government has ordered an envoy of the 15-nation West African regional bloc to leave the country within 72 hours because of actions “incompatible with his status.” The Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS, is pressing Mali’s transitional leader Col. Assimi Goita, who seized power in a coup in August…
129-Year Journey Nears End as France Returns Benin Treasures
PARIS—In a decision with potential ramifications across European museums, France is displaying 26 looted colonial-era artifacts for one last time before returning them home to Benin. The wooden anthropomorphic statues, royal thrones, and sacred altars were pilfered by the French army in the 19th century from western Africa. The French will have a final glimpse…
Uganda Police Investigate Bus Explosion That Killed 1 Person
KAMPALA, Uganda—Ugandan police are investigating an explosion on a long-distance bus that killed one person Monday, the second fatal blast in less than 48 hours in the East African country. The bus was traveling from the capital, Kampala, to the western part of Uganda. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. Police said…
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