Africa – Page 25 – Prologue Journal

With Harsh Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law, Uganda Risks a Health Crisis

New York Times The country had made great progress against H.I.V. Now terrified patients have fled clinics, and experts fear a resurgence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/health/uganda-lgbtq-hiv.html

Kenyan Cult Leader Will Face 191 Charges of Child Murder

New York Times The authorities say Paul Nthenge Mackenzie told his followers to starve themselves and their children to death in the Shakahola Forest, where hundreds of bodies have been exhumed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/africa/kenya-cult-leader-murders-mackenzie.html

Al-Shabab Terrorist Group Captures U.N. Helicopter in Somalia

New York Times Somali officials said the helicopter was carrying nine passengers, one of whom was killed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/world/africa/al-shabab-un-helicopter-somalia.html

EE. UU. recibe más migrantes africanos desde que Europa reforzó sus fronteras

New York Times Miles de personas vuelan a Centroamérica procedentes de África y viajan por tierra hasta México y a la frontera sur. https://www.nytimes.com/es/2024/01/09/espanol/estados-unidos/migrantes-africanos.html

Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Rankles Africa’s Catholics

New York Times It is out of step with the continent’s values, many bishops say, and threatens to derail expansion in the church’s fastest growing region in the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/world/africa/blessing-same-sex-couples-africa-catholics.html

Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Rankles Africa’s Catholics

After Niger Coup, U.S. Scrambles to Keep a Vital Air Base

New York Times After the generals took charge, the United States was forced to suspend operations at its most strategic military asset in sub-Saharan Africa. Restarting them won’t be easy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/06/world/africa/niger-us-air-base.html

Oscar Pistorius, Olympic Athlete Convicted of Murder, Is Set for Release

New York Times The South African sprinter, whose trial for the 2013 killing of his girlfriend drew intense global interest, served more than seven years in prison. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/world/africa/oscar-pistorius-released.html

Ghana official creditors to meet Monday to discuss debt restructuring terms

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that Ghana’s official creditors are scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss restructuring some $5.4 billion in loans to the country, a key step needed to secure its next tranche of funding from the International Monetary Fund. The post Ghana official creditors to meet Monday to discuss debt restructuring terms appeared…

Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Deal Has the Horn of Africa on Edge

New York Times A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/world/africa/ethiopia-somaliland-ports-deal.html