Africa – Page 30 – Prologue Journal

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

Somaliland Deal to Grant Ethiopia Red Sea Access Draws Condemnation

Peter Magubane, 91, Who Fought Apartheid With His Camera, Is Dead

New York Times He documented the cruelties of white South African rule, and he was made to pay for it, enduring beatings and 586 consecutive days in solitary confinement. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/world/africa/peter-magubane-dead.html

Burundi’s President Says Gay People Should Be Stoned

New York Times President Evariste Ndayishimiye also railed against Western governments that he said had conditioned providing aid on accepting gay rights. His remarks do not carry the force of law. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/31/world/africa/burundi-president-gay-people-stoned.html

Incumbent President Leads in a Congo Election Count Marred by Delays and Protests

New York Times The Central African nation’s election, which cost over $1.25 billion to run, drew accusations of fraud, prompting several key opposition figures to call for its annulment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/31/world/africa/congo-election-results.html

Mbongeni Ngema, Playwright Best Known for ‘Sarafina!,’ Dies at 68

New York Times Before the fall of apartheid, his plays, which also included “Woza Albert!” and “Asinamali,” challenged the South African government’s racial policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/30/theater/mbongeni-ngema-dead.html

Gas Tanker Explosion Kills More Than 40 in Liberia

New York Times After the tanker overturned in an accident, people gathered around the vehicle trying to scoop up fuel before it caught fire and exploded. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/28/world/africa/liberia-gas-tanker-explosion.html

In Burkina Faso, Criticizing the Army Could Get You Drafted

New York Times The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/28/world/africa/burkina-faso-military-conscription.html