Africa – Page 26 – Prologue Journal

Sex Abuse Inquiry Poses Leadership Test for World Bank’s Ajay Banga

New York Times The bank is facing scrutiny as it debates how to compensate victims of abuse at Kenyan schools that it was financing. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/business/sex-abuse-inquiry-poses-leadership-test-for-world-banks-ajay-banga.html

Zimbabwe, After Expelling U.S. Officials, Accuses Them of Promoting ‘Regime Change’

New York Times American officials say their team was in the country to assess governance issues, but was detained and interrogated before being deported. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/world/africa/zimbabwe-expels-us-officials.html

Hundreds Are Feared Seized in Nigeria, as Kidnapping Epidemic Worsens

New York Times A mass abduction reported in a region terrorized by Boko Haram, and another days later at a primary school, highlighted the government’s inability to control crime and armed insurgency. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/africa/nigeria-kidnappings.html

Japan-Based NGO Looks Beyond Diamonds and Money

New York Times Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/africa/diamonds-mining-exploitation.html

In Southeast Africa, a Conflict Mediator Seeks a Road to Peace

New York Times For Deborah Julio, the challenges are many: from religious conflicts to border disputes to forced childhood marriage. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/africa/malawi-conflict-mediator-women.html

Macky Sall Sets Senegal Election date

New York Times President Macky Sall previously postponed the election without setting a date. On Wednesday, he also fired the prime minister, his party’s candidate for president. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/world/africa/senegal-election-macky-sall.html

Kenya Signs Deal With Haiti to Send Police to Caribbean

New York Times The two countries are pushing ahead with the plan, even though it has been criticized by rights groups and blocked by a Kenyan court. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/world/africa/haiti-kenya-police-security.html

Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Former President of Tanzania, Dies at 98

New York Times Handpicked by his socialist predecessor, Julius K. Nyerere, Mr. Mwinyi was credited with reforms, among them permitting the sale of mobile phones and computers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/africa/ali-hassan-mwinyi-dead.html

Chad Opposition Leader, Yaya Dillo, Reported Killed in a Shootout

New York Times Yaya Dillo, who was expected to run in national elections in May, was killed alongside many others in a gun battle in the capital, the national prosecutor said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/africa/chad-yaya-dillo-killed.html

Ghana’s Parliament Passes Anti-Gay Bill With Jail Terms

New York Times The legislation would sentence those who identify as L.G.B.T.Q. to three years in jail and punish those who promote gay issues as well. It would be among the harshest on the African continent. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/world/africa/ghana-anti-gay-bill.html