Africa's Tourist Hotspots

Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol, with American among four tourists dead

An American citizen has died at a popular adventure spot in Laos where alcohol tainted with methanol has been blamed for a spate of poisonings in recent days.

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. Why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

Health - ABC News - 4 days ago

At least 6 tourists dead after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

At least six people have died after officials say they drank tainted alcohol in the southeast Asian nation of Laos. Authorities say the victims include one American, two Danish tourists, a British ...

Tributes paid to ‘kind and loving’ British tourist who died in Laos

Simone White was one of six people to die in suspected methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng. Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful, kind and loving” British tourist Simone White, one of ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

China's huge sinkholes reveal hidden treasures as viral videos draw tourists

These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.

Laos government ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths of tourists in Vang Vieng

Six foreign visitors died earlier this month after suspected methanol poisoning during night out in backpacker hotspot. What went wrong in Laos? The Lao government has said it is “profoundly ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Are international thieves exploiting tourist visas to target pro-athletes' homes?

North America’s top professional sports leagues have issued warnings to their players about a growing threat from high-tech, organized burglary rings, whose tools of choice are passports, ...

Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy

Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers. Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Two Britons among 16 missing after Red Sea tourist boat sinks

Egyptian officials say 28 people from the vessel have been rescued after it sank on a five-day trip.

Two Britons among 16 missing after tourist boat capsizes in Red Sea

Sea Story was on diving trip with 31 tourists and 14 crew when it sent distress signal. Two Britons are reported to be among 16 people missing after a tourist boat on a diving trip capsized in the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Cuba's nationwide blackouts, shortages draw help from tourists and American relatives

Those planning to travel to Cuba have been asking questions on social media as visitors and relatives of those on the island have been sending much-needed supplies.

7 Still Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in Egypt

The vessel was hit by a large wave in a part of the Red Sea coast that is known for diving and snorkeling.

World - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

31 rescued after tourist boat sinks off Egyptian coast

The Sea Story sank off the southeastern Egyptian town of Marsa Alam, near the Shaab Satayah area, popular for its coral reefs, the Red Sea Governorate said.

Five survivors found day after Red Sea tourist boat sinking

Seven people remain unaccounted for after a tourist boat sank on Monday after leaving the Egyptian port of Marsa Alam.

Shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa: An Egypt-Eritrea-Somalia axis

Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia have formed a trilateral summit to boost cooperation and maintain territorial integrity, with the big elephant in the room being Ethiopia, as tensions over its activities ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America

Health - ABC News - October 28

Does Africa need its own credit rating agency?

A pan-continental body is not a cure-all for its debt problems

World - Financial Times - October 29

Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa's unity government

South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for ...

World - ABC News - October 29

England 2-1 South Africa: women’s international friendly – as it happened

England were sloppy against a pacy South Africa side but managed to hang on for the win. 3 min: Kelly tees up Park for a shot down the inside-right channel. The ball’s blocked, then clumsily put ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

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