For months John Magufuli railed against masks, social distancing and vaccines. Now rumors are circulating that he’s critically ill with Covid-19.
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Barred From U.S. Under Trump, Muslims Exult in Biden’s Open Door
Few foreigners welcomed President Biden’s election victory as enthusiastically as the tens of thousands of Muslims who have been locked out of the United States for the past four years.
Jailed, Exiled and Silenced: Smothering East Africa’s Political Opposition
In several countries, entrenched leaders are taking advantage of coronavirus restrictions and a world distracted by the pandemic to clamp down hard on prominent political opponents.
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Leaves Country After Police Bar Protest
Tundu Lissu, an opposition leader, had called for protests after the country’s October presidential election was marred by allegations of fraud.
As Tanzania’s President Wins a Second Term, Opposition Calls for Protests
After a poll marred by accusations of widespread fraud and irregularities, one opposition leader warned that the nation could become a “one-party system.”
As Tanzania Votes, Many See Democracy Itself on the Ballot
The Tanzanian president is nicknamed “the Bulldozer,” and he has brooked little dissent as he seeks a second term.
‘It’s a New Day’: Sudan Exults in Move to Take It Off List of Terror States
President Trump said on Monday that the U.S. plans to lift Sudan’s 27-year designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, enabling Sudan to access international financial networks.
State Dept. to Remove Sudan From List of Terrorist States
The move clears the way for the African nation to seek international assistance and potentially to normalize relations with Israel, which officials said could happen in days.
Mount Kilimanjaro Fires Threaten a Diverse Ecosystem
Strong winds and dry weather have hampered efforts to extinguish the spreading blaze on Africa’s highest peak.
With Elections Ahead, Some African Presidents Try Engineering Results
Presidential elections are scheduled soon in at least 10 African countries. Many incumbents are changing constitutions and bending rules to ensure they stay in power.