Category: Africa
Leader of South Africa’s Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Resigns
New York Times The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations — ahead of a crucial national election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/world/africa/south-africa-speaker-resigns.html
Read MoreUgandan Court Upholds Draconian Anti-Gay Law
New York Times The law, which includes the death penalty as a punishment in some cases, has been strongly condemned, including by the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/world/africa/uganda-anti-gay-law.html
Read MoreAfrica’s Youngest President Takes Office, Promising ‘Systemic Change’
New York Times Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the oath of office in Tuesday’s ceremony. Close behind him sat the popular opposition leader who had clinched the win. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/world/africa/senegal-president-inauguration.html
Read MoreGirl Who Survived South Africa Bus Crash Is in Stable Condition
New York Times Forty-four worshipers from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/world/africa/south-africa-botswana-bus-crash.html
Read MoreSouth Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives
New York Times The bus, which was carrying people to an Easter church service, went off a bridge in South Africa and plunged 165 feet into a ravine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/world/africa/south-africa-bus-crash.html
Read MoreSenegal’s New President Was Unknown, but ‘This Family is Not New to Ruling’
New York Times How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/world/africa/senegal-faye-president-home.html
Read MoreYoung Opposition Candidate Wins Senegal’s Presidential Election
New York Times Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who turned 44 on Monday, was little known until he received the backing of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s most formidable opposition politician. Both men were released from jail only 10 days ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/world/africa/senegal-presidential-election-results.html
Read MoreDozens of Children Kidnapped in Nigeria Are Released, Officials Say
New York Times The military of the West African nation, which is plagued by kidnappings largely driven by demands for ransom payments, said 137 children had been freed in the country’s north. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/world/africa/nigeria-children-released.html
Read MoreSenegal Votes in an Election That Almost Didn’t Happen
New York Times The top opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko, is barred from running. So Sunday’s poll is widely seen as a choice between his handpicked candidate and the departing president’s designated successor. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/world/africa/senegal-presidential-election.html
Read MoreUganda’s Leader Names Son to Top Post, Fueling Talk of a Succession Plan
New York Times Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who has a reputation for provocative late-night tweets, has been working to position himself as heir apparent to his father, President Yoweri Museveni. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/world/africa/uganda-president-son.html
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