Livestock Ship Sinks Off Sudan Pier, More Than 15000 Sheep Drown
A ship hauling more than 15,000 sheep capsized and sank off a pier in Sudan on Sunday. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the vessel Badr 1 began to … Read more
Africa Travel
Pope Francis Postpones Visit to DRC and South Sudan
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis’ forthcoming trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan has been postponed due to the Pope’s persistent knee issue. The trip, which … Read more
Doctors Without Borders Reports that 90 Migrants Have Drowned off the Mediterrenean
At least 90 migrants fleeing North Africa drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after their overcrowded boat capsized. According to Doctors without Borders (MSF) the migrant vessel spent many days at … Read more
US to Lift South Africa COVID Travel Restrictions
The White House announced that COVID travel restrictions imposed on South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini and Malawi, would be lifted by New Year’s Eve. The official said … Read more
South Africa Reopens Land Borders as COVID-19 Cases Decline
South Africa has reopened its major land borders with its neighboring countries on Feb. 15 as COVID-19 cases in the country decline. Following a decision made by the country’s Cabinet, … Read more