Africa – Page 4 – Prologue Journal

Overlooked No More: Mariama Bâ, Voice of African Feminism

New York Times She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/obituaries/mariama-ba-overlooked.html

Hairballs Shed Light on Tsavo Man-Eating Lions’ Menu

New York Times The Tsavo man-eaters terrorized railroad workers in British East Africa in the 19th century, but their tastes went well beyond human flesh. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/science/tsavo-lions-man-eating-dna.html

Man Charged for South Africa Mass Shooting that Killed 18 People

New York Times The killings of 18 members of one family assembled for a gathering last month are among an increasing number of mass shootings in South Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/world/africa/mass-shooting-south-africa-charges.html

Mozambique’s 2024 National Elections: What to Know

New York Times Four candidates are vying for the presidency in a country that has faced a yearslong ISIS-backed insurgency. The election is also a test of the sway of former independence movements. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/world/africa/mozambique-elections-what-to-know.html

A Young Activist Arrested in Zimbabwe Holds Onto Her ‘Why’

New York Times Namatai Kwekweza said she remained committed to her advocacy for change in Africa, despite a harrowing experience in Zimbabwe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/world/africa/zimbabwe-activist-arrest.html

Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hit Hard by Deadly Marburg Virus

New York Times The health ministry has reported that 80 percent of the infected are health care professionals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/05/world/africa/rwanda-marburg-doctors-and-nurses.html

The Oldest Termite Mound? 34,000 Years and Counting.

New York Times Scientists recently found the planet’s longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/science/insects-termites-oldest-colony.html

White South African Farmer Accused of Feeding 2 Slain Black Women to Pigs

New York Times The grisly allegations have sparked debate over some of the country’s most explosive issues, including race, gender-based violence and farm ownership. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/africa/south-african-farmers-black-women-pigs.html

60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

New York Times The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/africa/nigeria-boat-capsizes-deaths.html

60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

New York Times The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/world/africa/60-dead-drowning-nigeria.html