Category: Africa
South Africans Turn Away from A.N.C. in Early Election Results
New York Times As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/world/africa/south-africa-election-anc.html
Read MoreDelays and Allegations Complicate the Dakar Biennale
New York Times Artists are struggling on with side exhibitions despite the postponement of the official biennale in Dakar, Senegal, and the disappearance from view of its champion, Kehinde Wiley. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/arts/design/dakar-art-biennale-kehinde-wiley.html
Read MoreBarry Kemp, Who Unearthed Insights About Ancient Egypt, Dies at 84
New York Times The archaeologist wrote widely on everyday life under the pharaohs and did much of his fieldwork at Amarna, considered the Egyptian version of Pompeii. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/africa/barry-kemp-dead.html
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Black Elites Sour on the President They Championed
New York Times In pivotal elections on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his African National Congress party are struggling to keep the support of Black middle- and upper-class voters. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/africa/south-africa-election-president-ramaphosa.html
Read MoreCan South Africa’s Opposition Parties Break Through?
New York Times A record 51 parties are competing to unseat the long-ruling African National Congress in the national election on Wednesday. Here’s why it won’t be easy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/africa/south-africa-election-opposition-parties.html
Read MorePost-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
Reuters A Reuters analysis of lending, investment and trade data revealed that China’s flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after a lull during the global pandemic, with Africa a primary focus. The post Post-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/post-covid-china-is-back-in-africa-and-doubling-down-on-minerals/
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Young Democracy Leaves Its Young Voters Disillusioned
New York Times We spoke to South Africans who grew up in the three decades since the country overthrew apartheid and held its first free election about their lives and plans to vote — or not — in this week’s pivotal election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/africa/south-africa-election-youth-vote.html
Read MoreInside the Factory Supplying Half of Africa’s Syringes
New York Times In Kenya, Revital Healthcare is manufacturing medical products that Africa needs to take charge of routine health care and respond to outbreaks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/27/health/africa-syringes-revital.html
Read MoreThe Deadly Prelude to South Africa’s First Free Elections
New York Times The vote in 1994 was a time of hope — but in the weeks before, the country came close to the abyss. A photographer remembers what he witnessed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/27/world/africa/violence-south-africa-1994-elections.html
Read MoreKenyan President’s State Visit: An Antidote to U.S. Troubles in Africa?
New York Times The White House is hosting President William Ruto of Kenya for a state dinner this week, an embrace that both countries urgently need. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/world/africa/kenya-president-ruto-washington-visit.html
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