Africa – Page 43 – Prologue Journal

When Ancient Eruptions Pumped Diamonds to Earth’s Surface

New York Times A new study offers clues to the mysteries of kimberlite eruptions, the source of most of the diamonds mined on Earth today. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/science/kimberlite-diamonds-volcano-eruptions.html

War Brought Putin Closer to Africa. Now It’s Pushing Them Apart.

New York Times As President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia prepares to host African leaders at a summit, a collapsed grain deal and the uncertain fate of Wagner mercenaries have cast a shadow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/africa/putin-africa-russia-war.html

Soldiers Attempt Coup in Niger, Its President’s Office Says

New York Times The presidency of the West African country said that members of the presidential guard were trying to rally the military in an “anti-republican move.” The president’s fate was unclear. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/africa/niger-coup-attempt.html

End of Nigerian Fuel Subsidy Fuels Crippling Inflation

New York Times In his first two months in office, President Bola Tinubu has ripped the Band-Aid off Nigeria’s ailing economy. Time will tell if it can heal, but for now, Nigerians are feeling the pain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/africa/nigeria-tinubu-crisis.html

Antigovernment Protests in Kenya Leave Several Dead and Streets in Chaos

New York Times Antigovernment protests over price hikes and new taxes have left at least 29 people dead in recent weeks, prompting the country’s news outlets to join together to issue a dire warning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/africa/kenya-protests-tax-hikes.html

Dermot Doran, Priest Who Rallied Aid for Biafran Airlift, Dies at 88

New York Times In 1968, Father Doran, who had been in Nigeria as an educator, became the linchpin of one of the largest civilian humanitarian efforts in history. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/19/world/africa/dermot-doran-dead.html

Mandela Goes From Hero to Scapegoat as South Africa Struggles

New York Times Nelson Mandela is revered worldwide and celebrated on July 18, his birthday. But at home, a younger generation is disillusioned with the country, his party and the anti-apartheid leader, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/africa/nelson-mandela-day-south-africa.html

Mass Grave With Dozens of Bodies Uncovered in Sudan, U.N. Says

New York Times As war rages in Sudan, the United Nations said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies were responsible for killing at least 87 people in the western region of Darfur. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/world/africa/mass-grave-darfur-sudan.html

Johannesburg Sees First Snowfall in Over a Decade

New York Times A light dusting of snow coated many parts of Johannesburg on Monday, driving children and adults to nearby parks and playgrounds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/africa/south-africa-snow-johannesburg.html

Mozambican Accused in $2 Billion ‘Tuna’ Scandal Is Extradited to New York

New York Times Manuel Chang, the former finance minister of Mozambique, is at the center of a scandal that roped in American investors. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/africa/mozambique-manuel-chang-extradite-south-africa.html