Africa – Page 18 – Prologue Journal

U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a Catch

New York Times The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path to adding members requires far more than White House approval. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/world/africa/us-un-security-council-africa-permanent-seats.html

Cholera Deaths Soar Worldwide Despite Being Easily Preventable

New York Times Fatalities spiked 71 percent last year, far outpacing the 13 percent rise in cases, the World Health Organization said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/health/cholera-deaths-cases.html

Boyfriend Who Set on Fire Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies

New York Times Dickson Ndiema died from injuries he sustained when he set Rebecca Cheptegei, his former partner, on fire. The police had planned to charge him with murder. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/africa/rebecca-cheptegei-boyfriend-dead-attack.html

Ali Mohamed Kibao, Tanzania Opposition Official, Found Dead

New York Times Ali Mohamed Kibao was beaten and acid had been poured on his face, according to an autopsy, his party said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/africa/tanzania-opposition-official-killed.html

At Least 59 Killed in Road Collision in Nigeria

New York Times The traffic accident was the latest disaster to highlight how roads across many African countries are some of the world’s deadliest. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/africa/road-collision-nigeria.html

Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 17

New York Times President William Ruto called the news “devastating.” The police said the cause of the blaze was being investigated. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/06/world/africa/kenya-school-fire.html

Boko Haram Kills at Least 170 Villagers in Nigeria Attack

New York Times Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/world/africa/boko-haram-nigeria-mafa-attack.html

When Gambia Banned Female Genital Cutting, a Defiant 96-Year-Old Resisted

New York Times Yassin Fatty, a traditional practitioner of female genital cutting in the West African nation of Gambia, became the first to be convicted there. But her case led to a backlash and a popular campaign to make it legal again. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/world/africa/gambia-female-genital-cutting.html

Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria.

New York Times A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/world/africa/south-africa-nigeria-miss-universe.html

Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Shot in Leg in Clash With Police

New York Times Mr. Wine, a pop star turned politician who ran for president, is in the hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening, one of his lawyers said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/africa/uganda-bobi-wine-shot.html