A bus transporting tourists from St. Catherine Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula to Sharm-el-Sheikh (220 kilometers away) blew a tire yesterday (May 29) and rolled over several times, injuring some fourteen tourists from Russia, Germany, China and Egypt. COMMENT: Fortunately, most of those injured in the “accident” were severely bruised, although given the trajectory of the roll-over it is possible that post-accident neck and back injuries may later be reported.
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(eTN) – At least thirty rioters were charged yesterday in courts of law in Zanzibar, following their arrest over the weekend, when mobs incited by sectarian talk stormed two Christian churches and burned them down. More are expected to appear in court today, and though several were granted bail, investigations continue into the promoters of […]
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A fact of life in Libya is that things are resting on a fragile balance, and at any moment, the slightest nudge can tip things over into chaos. Read article
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The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution for those who choose to travel to Mauritania, because of activities by the terrorist group al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct attacks against foreign nationals, including […]
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A German, identified as Manfred Bachmann, 58, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a total of sh82m from a city businessman. It is common to be stopped by a man or woman who allegedly picked up diamonds, gold, or any other mineral and wants to take it to the owner without being found out by […]
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A British tourist has died in police custody in Kenya after he was arrested for allegedly smoking cannabis, a spokesman said yesterday. The man, who has been named by police as Alexander Monsow, 24, died at hospital on Saturday following his arrest in the coastal town of Diani. Read article
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About 1,300 Kenya Airports Authority staff went on a countrywide strike, demanding a salary increase and better working conditions. Kenya Airways was forced to delay some of its domestic flights, awaiting confirmation the strike would not disrupt landing in other airports. Read article
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You are advised to exercise a high degree of caution in Benin. The security situation is generally stable. However, Canadians should avoid demonstrations, large crowds and public areas where unrest may occur and are advised to obtain information about local developments. OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living […]
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OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Guinea. Despite a relative return to calm, the current security situation remains heightened. Incidents of violent crime are increasing in Conakry and extreme caution should be exercised. Read article
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Air-traffic controllers staged a strike at Tripoli International Airport on Thursday. Some 50 percent of flights were said to have been hit. Frustrated air passengers were forced to wait out the strike at the airport. Strikers are demanding higher salaries and better service contracts. They have also called for repairs to radar equipment. Read article
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