The leak was an environmental calamity for the Indian Ocean nation, which relies on its beaches and lagoons for tourism and fishing.
Tag: Africa
Britain lifts ban on travelers arriving from southern Africa
With the Omicron variant already spreading, officials conclude they’ve lost the battle to prevent its entering Britain.
Across the World, Covid Anxiety and Depression Take Hold
It is still unclear how much of a threat the fast-spreading Omicron variant poses, but fear and a sudden revival of restrictions have added to an epidemic of loneliness.
How Conflicting Guidance on Travel During the Pandemic Shows Little Progress
The Omicron variant turned my trip home from South Africa into a nightmare episode of conflicting public health orders that often seemed to have little connection to science.
Across the World, Covid Anxiety and Depression Take Hold
It is still unclear how much of a threat the fast-spreading Omicron variant poses, but fear and a sudden revival of restrictions have added to an epidemic of loneliness.
Across the World, Covid Anxiety and Depression Take Hold
It is still unclear how much of a threat the fast-spreading Omicron variant poses, but fear and a sudden revival of restrictions have added to an epidemic of loneliness.
As Vaccines Trickle Into Africa, Zambia’s Challenges Highlight Other Obstacles
Vaccinating Africa is critical to protecting the continent and the world against dangerous variants, but supply isn’t the only problem countries face.
Drought Study on Madagascar Underlines Complexity of Climate
Low rainfall has caused a humanitarian crisis in Madagascar, but common assumptions about drought didn’t hold up to scrutiny.
W.H.O. Scolds Rich Nations for Travel Bans and Booster Shots
As wealthy countries react to the new Omicron virus variant with travel bans and booster shots, the World Health Organization scolded them, calling the steps ineffective and unfair.
Nigeria Detects Recent Cases of Omicron Variant
The West African country reported at least three cases in recent travelers. It also initially said it had found an Omicron case from October, a statement it later withdrew.