Uganda: Dutch Tourist Dies from Marburg Virus Contracted in a Cave

By Larry Habegger | July 23rd, 2008 |

A Dutch woman who was brushed by a fruit bat in a cave in the Maramagambo Forest died of Marburg hemorrhagic fever. The deadly Marburg virus is similar to the... [Read this entry]

Morocco: Officials Say They Thwarted Terrorist Attacks on Tourist Hotels

By Larry Habegger | July 16th, 2008 |

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Authorities said they foiled a terrorist plot to attack tourist hotels this summer when they arrested 11 extremists linked to al-Qaida in May. The arrests reportedly represented the fourth terrorist... [Read this entry]

Zambia/Zimbabwe: Zambia Fears Mass Exodus from Zimbabwe Because of Election Violence

By Larry Habegger | June 19th, 2008 |

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Authorities in Zambia are fearful of a mass exodus of immigrants from Zimbabwe in the aftermath of Zimbabwe’s run-off presidential election June 27. President Robert Mugabe appears determined not to... [Read this entry]

Zanzibar: Power Outage to Last Three Months

By Larry Habegger | June 11th, 2008 |

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A power outage that began May 22 on the island of Zanzibar will likely take three months to repair, leaving island businesses and residents without electricity unless they have generators... [Read this entry]

Mexico: Police Forces Quit in Two Towns; Street-Crossing Risks in Mexico City

By Larry Habegger | May 28th, 2008 |

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Within the span of two weeks, two Mexican towns saw their police forces quit for fear of assassination by drug cartels, underscoring the seriousness of the situation facing the Mexican... [Read this entry]

South Africa: Violence against Immigrants Shocks South Africans

By Larry Habegger | May 28th, 2008 |

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Xenophobic attacks against foreign immigrants from other African countries occurred in Johannesburg, Cape Town and other areas in recent weeks. The violence appalled South Africans and prompted President Thabo Mbeki... [Read this entry]

Zimbabwe: Tensions Grow as Run-Off Election Nears

By Larry Habegger | May 28th, 2008 |

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The U.S. State Department recommends deferral of all non-essential travel to Zimbabwe, including to Victoria Falls, in the weeks leading up to the presidential run-off election scheduled for June 27.... [Read this entry]

China: Visa Rules Tightened for Olympics Period

By Larry Habegger | May 8th, 2008 |

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The Foreign Ministry acknowledged that it has tightened visa rules after weeks of denials from immigration officials, now requiring invitation letters, hotel reservations and proof of roundtrip air tickets for... [Read this entry]

North Africa: Possible Terror Attacks

By Larry Habegger | May 1st, 2008 |

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Algeria warned its neighbors that al-Qaeda is planning high-profile attacks aimed at industrial installations to destabilize local governments. Tunisia is believed to be a main target because of its friendly... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Manhunt for Terrorists in Sinai

By Larry Habegger | April 10th, 2008 |

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Security forces have set up roadblocks and checkpoints in Sinai following reports that two terrorists plan to bomb a tourist site in the region. Egyptian intelligence reported that the two... [Read this entry]

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