Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hoped to ease the turmoil engulfing Sudan and Ethiopia in his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. Both worsened on his first full day.
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Blinken Heads to Africa as U.S. Tries to Avert Ethiopia Disaster
The conflict between rebels and the country’s government has already featured numerous alleged atrocities, and experts say it threatens the stability of all of East Africa.
2 Ivory Smugglers Captured in International Operation, U.S. Says
The men were captured by relying on DNA sampling from a previously seized ivory haul, which helped experts pinpoint the location of poached elephants.
Africa’s Leaders Say Rich Countries Need to Quit Oil and Gas First
As negotiators at the Glasgow climate talks try to agree on greenhouse gas cuts, African leaders say poorer countries can’t be expected to remake their systems as quickly as wealthy ones.
Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency as Rebels Advance Toward Capital
In a milestone in the yearlong conflict, the government called on civilians to arm themselves and defend Addis Ababa after Tigrayan forces captured two towns nearby.
Syringe Shortage Likely to Add to Africa’s Vaccine Barriers, W.H.O. Says
The continent already suffers from high infection levels, low vaccination rates and limited, unpredictable deliveries of vaccine doses.
Moderna to Sell Up to 110 Million Covid Vaccine Doses to African Countries
Moderna’s shots have previously gone almost entirely to wealthier countries.
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok Is Detained in Apparent Coup
Demonstrators filled the streets of the capital, Khartoum, soldiers reportedly fired on some of them, gunfire echoed through the city and internet access was sharply curtailed.
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok Is Detained in Apparent Coup
Demonstrators filled the streets, burning tires and chanting slogans in the capital, Khartoum, and there was a “significant disruption” to the internet.
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok Is Detained in Apparent Coup
Demonstrators filled the streets, burning tires and chanting slogans in the capital, Khartoum, and there was a “significant disruption” to the internet.