Africa – Page 13 – Prologue Journal

Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke

New York Times After nearly 60 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/01/world/africa/botswana-election-results.html

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

New York Times The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/africa/botswana-election-diamonds.html

‘Dahomey’ Celebrated Looted Art’s Return. What Happened Next?

New York Times Since the documentary’s cameras stopped rolling, plans for a new museum to showcase the treasures have stalled, and the artifacts are once again off limits to the public in Benin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/arts/design/dahomey-benin-museum.html

How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades

New York Times After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/world/africa/nigeria-dam-disaster-flood.html

Hundreds Killed in Days in Sudan as War Surges

New York Times Paramilitary forces ransacked villages and killed hundreds of people, activists said, hastening calls for the United Nations to deploy a mission to protect civilians. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/africa/sudan-war-killings.html

Attacks on L.G.B.T.Q. People in Ivory Coast Shake Sense of Security

New York Times One of West Africa’s most tolerant societies has recently seen a string of assaults on L.G.B.T.Q. people after several social media influencers exhorted their followers to “hunt” gay men. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/world/africa/ivory-coast-lgbtq.html

Malaria Is Surging in Ethiopia, Reversing a Decade of Progress Against the Disease

New York Times Climate change, civil conflict and growing resistance to insecticides and treatments are all contributing to an alarming spread of cases. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/health/malaria-ethiopia-deaths-cases.html

Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Presidency in Disputed Election

New York Times Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party, which has governed the southern African nation for nearly 50 years, was declared the victor amid violence and widespread allegations of fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/world/africa/mozambique-election-results-fraud.html

How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa

New York Times The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are changing across Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/world/africa/africa-nigeria-birthrate-fertility.html

Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists

New York Times Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/world/africa/mozambique-election-activists-killed.html