Africa – Page 10 – Prologue Journal

W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak

New York Times The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/health/mpox-who-emergency-africa.html

Ceasefire Talks on Sudan’s Civil War Open in Switzerland

New York Times The American-backed talks in Switzerland, starting on Wednesday, aim to halt a catastrophic civil war. But only one side says it will turn up. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/world/africa/sudan-civil-war-ceasefire-talks-geneva.html

Tanzania Arrests 520 People in Mass Opposition Crackdown

New York Times The clampdown came after the police banned a youth rally and pointed to the anti-government protests that have swept neighboring Kenya in recent months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/world/africa/tanzania-arrests-520-people-crackdown.html

The War in Sudan the World Forgot

New York Times As the conflict in Sudan rages on, an elusive mountain army has built its own state within a state — a vision of what the nation could become. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/magazine/sudan-nuba-war.html

Connie Chiume, 72, Dies; ‘Black Panther’ Actor Bridged S. Africa Eras

New York Times Her career began during apartheid and outlived it, reaching a personal milestone in a blockbuster movie and its sequel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/world/africa/connie-chiume-dead.html

Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Will Fight For a Gold Medal On Friday

New York Times Imane Khelif, of Algeria, moved past questions about her eligibility with a unanimous decision over her Thai opponent. She will now fight for a gold medal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/06/world/olympics/olympics-boxing-imane-khelif.html

Algerian Boxer at Center of Olympic Eligibility Fight Clinches Medal

New York Times Imane Khelif advanced to the semifinals, ensuring she will leave the Paris Games with at least a bronze medal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/world/olympics/olympics-boxer-medal-imane-khelif-algeria.html

Somalia Terror Attack Kills Dozens

New York Times Gunmen and a suicide bomber struck at a popular seafront area in one of the deadliest such assaults in the country in months. The Islamist militant group Al Shabab claimed responsibility. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/world/africa/terrorist-attack-somalia-al-shabab.html

Nationwide Protests Over Hunger Rock Nigeria

New York Times Thousands turned out across Africa’s most populous country despite government attempts to prevent them. Demonstrations have left at least 13 people dead, Amnesty International says. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/world/africa/nigeria-protest-end-bad-governance.html

Famine Declared in Darfur Region of Sudan

New York Times Experts who monitor global hunger rarely make an official declaration of famine, but they just sounded the alarm for more than half a million people who have fled the fighting in Sudan’s civil war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/world/africa/famine-declared-darfur-sudan-war.html