Africa – Page 3 – Prologue Journal

Attacks on L.G.B.T.Q. People in Ivory Coast Shake Sense of Security

New York Times One of West Africa’s most tolerant societies has recently seen a string of assaults on L.G.B.T.Q. people after several social media influencers exhorted their followers to “hunt” gay men. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/world/africa/ivory-coast-lgbtq.html

Malaria Is Surging in Ethiopia, Reversing a Decade of Progress Against the Disease

New York Times Climate change, civil conflict and growing resistance to insecticides and treatments are all contributing to an alarming spread of cases. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/health/malaria-ethiopia-deaths-cases.html

Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Presidency in Disputed Election

New York Times Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party, which has governed the southern African nation for nearly 50 years, was declared the victor amid violence and widespread allegations of fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/world/africa/mozambique-election-results-fraud.html

How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa

New York Times The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are changing across Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/world/africa/africa-nigeria-birthrate-fertility.html

Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists

New York Times Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/world/africa/mozambique-election-activists-killed.html

Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, Is Impeached

New York Times It’s the first impeachment under the country’s new Constitution, but some are now calling for a similar move against President William Ruto. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/africa/kenya-deputy-president-impeachment.html

Behind Nigeria’s Fuel Tanker Explosion, a Fatal Quest for Cheap Gasoline

New York Times More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most to try to collect the spilled gas. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/africa/nigeria-fuel-tanker-explosion-jigawa.html

Fuel Tanker Explosion Leaves at Least 90 Dead in Nigeria

New York Times Residents of a nearby town came to scoop up the spilled gasoline, but then the tanker exploded, setting off an inferno — an echo of several similar disasters in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/africa/nigeria-fuel-tanker-explosion.html

Why Two Million Children May Starve in Africa

New York Times Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/health/children-malnutrition-africa-unicef.html

Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign

New York Times Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/world/africa/russia-africa-disinformation-malaria-.html