Sudan

By Larry Habegger | July 31st, 2001 |

The U.S. has no permanent diplomatic presence in Sudan because the State Department believes that the Sudanese government cannot adequately ensure the safety of U.S. officials. From time to time... [Read this entry]

South Africa

By Larry Habegger | July 31st, 2001 |

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An oil spill from a wrecked tanker soiled pristine beaches near Cape Town, shut down the entrance to its harbor and threatened ten thousand penguins, many on Robben Island, the... [Read this entry]

Kenya

By Larry Habegger | July 30th, 2001 |

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The three year drought that has caused severe shortages of electricity throughout the country is also causing famine, with much of rural Kenya at risk. Be sure to carry ample... [Read this entry]

South Africa

By Larry Habegger | July 25th, 2001 |

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In an effort to curtail a bombing campaign in Cape Town that has killed three people and injured more than 100 the past two years, officials are going to create... [Read this entry]

South Africa

By Larry Habegger | July 25th, 2001 |

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Cape Town’s fourth car bombing in the past month occurred Sept. 9 outside the OBZ nightclub in the southern suburb of Observatory. No one was killed and only two were... [Read this entry]

Tanzania

By Larry Habegger | July 24th, 2001 |

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National elections will be held Oct. 29, and trouble is likely in Zanzibar, a region that includes the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. Political tensions have been increasing here in... [Read this entry]

South Africa

By Larry Habegger | July 24th, 2001 |

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The popular Pilanesberg game reserve, just a few minutes from Sun City, was the site of a kidnapping and robbery of two women July 16. The women were driving near... [Read this entry]

Egypt

By Larry Habegger | July 19th, 2001 |

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The State Department reported Oct. 27 that extremist groups may be planning terrorist acts in Egypt and other areas of the Middle East, and urged Americans to consider carefully any... [Read this entry]

South Africa

By Larry Habegger | July 19th, 2001 |

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Authorities fear more bombings could occur in and around Cape Town because the leader of a Muslim vigilante group blamed for 21 bombings in the last 28 months will go... [Read this entry]

Ghana

By Larry Habegger | July 19th, 2001 |

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General elections are planned for early December, and the campaign has been marred by violence, with one killing and 19 injuries in separate incidents. Candidates and ordinary Ghanaians are speaking... [Read this entry]

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