Scientists don’t know how effective vaccines will be against the new variant flagged by a team in South Africa, which displays mutations that might resist neutralization.
Author: Lynsey Chutel
South Africa Identifies New Variant of Coronavirus
Within hours of the announcement, Britain, Israel and Singapore had restricted travel from South Africa and some nearby countries.
For Some South Africans, de Klerk Missed Chances for True Reconciliation
The last white president of South Africa helped bring an end to the apartheid regime, but for many citizens, he never went far enough to disavow it. He left a video apologizing.
Manuel Chang Will Face Corruption Charges in U.S.
A judge overturned the South African government’s decision to send the minister back to Mozambique, where civil society groups say his political clout will protect him.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic Runner Convicted of Murder, Is Up for Parole
The double-amputee sprinter has served half his sentence for killing his girlfriend. His victim’s parents were said to be “shocked” at the prospect of his release.
A.N.C. Suffers Worst Election Setback Since End of Apartheid
In nationwide municipal elections, South Africans rebuked the African National Congress, handing it less than half the collective vote for the first time in its history.
A South African Town Lacks Water and Electricity. But Mayors? It Has Two.
Dysfunctional and collapsing rural towns may test voters’ loyalty to the ruling African National Congress party in nationwide municipal elections on Monday.
They Fought Apartheid in South Africa. Now They Want Veterans’ Benefits.
A protest movement by those who took up arms against apartheid has grown confrontational. More than 50 of them have been charged with kidnapping the country’s defense minister.
Mozambique Closes Beaches Again Due To Low Covid Vaccinations
With only 5 percent of the country’s adults vaccinated, Mozambique took the precaution amid fears of a renewed spread of the coronavirus.
Moderna Says It Will Build a Vaccine Factory in Africa
The American drug manufacturer said it would spend up to $500 million to establish a new facility. Officials and activists pointed to more immediate needs.