Africa – Page 12 – Prologue Journal

Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya

New York Times Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/africa/uganda-opposition-leader-kidnapped-court.html

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

New York Times Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/africa/mali-mining-detensions.html

First U.S. Case of Severe Form of Mpox Reported in California

New York Times The unidentified patient had recently returned from Africa, where the virus has caused a deadly epidemic, health officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/health/mpox-california.html

South Africa Police Try Siege Tactics on Illegal Mining, Igniting Debate

New York Times The police have cut off food and water to miners for weeks in a bid to force them out of an abandoned mine. Human rights advocates and community leaders call the tactics inhumane. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/africa/south-africa-illegal-mining-seige.html

How the Protea Became a Symbol for South Africa

New York Times The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/t-magazine/proteas-south-africa-symbol.html

Hama Amadou, West African Political ‘Phoenix,’ Dies at 74

New York Times An embattled leader for decades in Niger’s rough-and-tumble politics, he alternated stints in high office with prison and exile. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/11/world/africa/hama-amadou-dead.html

Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors

New York Times Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/05/world/africa/nigeria-teenagers-charges-dropped.html

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

New York Times The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/04/health/mpox-vaccine-cost-insurance.html

Young African Voters Reject Liberation-Era Political Parties

New York Times Political parties that have governed for decades since African countries overthrew colonial rulers are now being challenged by frustrated young voters. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/02/world/africa/botswana-election-africa-youth.html

How Wagner’s Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali

New York Times The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/01/world/africa/russia-wagner-mercenaries-mali.html