Africa – Page 17 – Prologue Journal

OPEC woos Namibia as African nation prepares to produce from 2030

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that the OPEC+ oil producers group, having lost Angola and other players in recent years, is eyeing Namibia for possible membership as it sets up what could be Africa’s fourth-largest output by the next decade. The post OPEC woos Namibia as African nation prepares to produce from 2030 appeared first on…

She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.

New York Times Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still missing, and kidnappings in Nigeria have proliferated. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/africa/nigeria-chibok-girls-kidnapping-boko-haram.html

Protesters in Niger Call for U.S. Military Exit

New York Times Trainers and equipment from Russia landed in the West African nation this week, putting the continued presence of 1,000 U.S. military personnel there in doubt. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/africa/niger-us-military-russia.html

Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk

New York Times Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/style/nigeria-fashion-industry.html

Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk

Jacob Zuma Will Run Again in South Africa’s Presidential Election

New York Times The 81-year-old former leader has been cleared to appear on the ballot as an opposition candidate in May’s parliamentary election. Unless the decision is reversed, he could become a kingmaker — or even president once again. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/africa/south-africa-jacob-zuma-election.html

‘Hardest Geezer’ Finishes Running the Length of Africa

New York Times Russ Cook of Britain overcame danger in a year of running from South Africa to Tunisia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/08/sports/russ-cook-africa.html

Nearly 100 Die After Boat Sinks Off Coast of Mozambique

New York Times Some of the victims were en route to a fair and others were fleeing for fear of being affected by a cholera outbreak, a local official said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/08/world/africa/mozambique-boat-sinking.html

Thirty Years After a Genocide in Rwanda, Painful Memories Run Deep

New York Times The Central African country is marking the anniversary of a monthslong rampage by militiamen that killed some 800,000 people. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/world/africa/rwanda-genocide-thirty-years.html

30 Years After Rwandan Genocide, Ruler Holds Tight Grip

New York Times Thirty years after a devastating genocide, Rwanda has made impressive gains. But ethnic divisions persist under an iron-fisted president who has ruled for just as long. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/world/africa/rwanda-genocide-anniversary.html