Africa – Page 21 – Prologue Journal

South Africa’s 2024 National Election: What to Know

New York Times The ruling African National Congress party could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/africa/south-africa-national-election.html

Millions of Girls in Africa Will Miss HPV Shots After Merck Production Problem

New York Times The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/hpv-vaccine-africa-merck.html

Read Your Way Through Accra

New York Times Bus stations. Traffic stops. Beaches. There’s no telling where you’ll find the next story in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Peace Adzo Medie shares some of her favorites. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/books/accra-ghana-reading-guide.html

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