Africa – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

Former Colonies Want France Out. This African Nation Says, Bienvenue!

New York Times France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/world/africa/former-colonies-want-france-out-this-african-nation-says-bienvenue.html

A Tourist From New Mexico Is Killed by an Elephant in Zambia

New York Times The incident came months after another tourist was killed in Zambia when an elephant charged her group. One wildlife expert said the attacks were most likely “freak accidents.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/africa/us-tourist-killed-elephant-zambia.html

Gilead Shot Provides Total Protection From HIV in Trial of Young African Women

New York Times An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/health/lenacapavir-hiv-prevention-africa.html

Ghana reaches deal in principle with bondholders on $13 bln debt

Reuters Reuters was first to report that Ghana had reached an agreement in principle with its bondholders to restructure $13 billion worth of international debt, a key milestone for the nation, including details on the agreement. The post Ghana reaches deal in principle with bondholders on $13 bln debt appeared first on Reuters News Agency.…

Leaping Leeches! Watch These Bloodsuckers Jump.

New York Times There has long been anecdotal evidence of the wormy creatures taking to the air, but videos recorded in Madagascar at last prove the animals’ acrobatics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/science/jumping-leeches.html

Here Is Why Many Fear More Bloodshed in Darfur

New York Times Satellite and video evidence shows that thousands of homes have been razed and tens of thousands of people forced to flee a city in Sudan. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/world/africa/sudan-darfur-takeaways.html

South Africa Runs Out of Insulin Pens as Global Supply Shifts to Weight-Loss Drugs

New York Times The shortage highlights a widening gulf in the standard of care for people with diabetes, most of whom live in low-income countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/health/insulin-pens-south-africa-ozempic-wegovy.html

As Ramaphosa Takes Oath, 4 Challenges for South Africa’s New Government

New York Times For the first time since the fall of apartheid, the nation must rely on a coalition of rival parties to govern. Can they get along enough to pull the country out of its crises? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/world/africa/south-africa-inauguration-ramaphosa.html

Kenyans Protest Proposed Tax Hikes

New York Times Activists have called on people to occupy Parliament in opposition to a new finance bill that is likely to raise the cost of living for many. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/africa/kenya-protests-proposed-tax-hikes.html

Kenya Braces for Major Protests Over Proposed Tax Hikes

New York Times Activists have called on Kenyans to occupy Parliament in opposition to a new finance bill that is likely to raise the cost of living for many people by increasing taxes on a range of goods and services. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/africa/kenya-braces-for-major-protests-over-proposed-tax-hikes.html