Africa – Page 44 – Prologue Journal

Zulu King’s Reign Is in Doubt After South Africa Court Ruling

New York Times King Misuzulu’s claim to the throne in a storied monarchy has been the subject of a bitter family feud. The drama has captivated a nation that is home to about 14 million Zulus. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/world/africa/zulu-king-south-africa.html

How Africans Are Changing French — One Joke, Rap and Book at a Time

New York Times More than 60 percent of French speakers now live in Africa. Despite growing resentment at France, Africans are contributing to the evolution and spread of the French language. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/world/africa/africa-french-language.html

Kenya Hit by Third Major Blackout in Four Months

New York Times The outages have raised widespread concerns in a country already grappling with discontent over a worsening economic situation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/11/world/africa/kenya-blackout.html

New Sickle Cell Therapies Will Be Out of Reach Where They Are Needed Most

New York Times There is no clear path for African patients to get access to the treatments, which have multimillion-dollar price tags and are highly complex to manufacture and deliver. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/health/casgevy-lyfgenia-sickle-cell-africa.html

Seychelles Declares State of Emergency After Blast at Explosives Depot

New York Times The explosion, which caused “massive damage,” followed destruction caused by recent flooding, authorities said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/world/africa/seychelles-explosion-emergency.html

Nigeria’s President Calls for Inquiry After Military Strike Kills at Least 85 Civilians

New York Times Many of the victims were women and children gathered for a religious celebration. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the attack as a “bombing mishap.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/world/africa/nigeria-strike-civilians.html

After Watching 10 Migrants Die at Sea, He Now Pleads: ‘Stay’

New York Times Witness to a tragedy on a boat to Spain, Moustapha Diouf has made it his mission to persuade young people not to emigrate from Senegal, but even he concedes that it’s getting harder to make his case. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/world/africa/senegal-migrants-europe.html

Henri Lopes, 86, Who Straddled Literature and Politics in Africa, Dies

New York Times His lauded fiction satirized abuses of power in Africa, but as prime minister of the Republic of Congo, he benefited from a much-criticized government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/world/africa/henri-lopes-dead.html

Kenya Curbs Kenneth Kaunda’s Famous Suit

New York Times A favorite of President William Ruto, the suit was banned along with other traditional African attire for violating parliamentary dress codes. Proper attire, the speaker decreed, is a Western suit and tie. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/world/africa/kenya-kaunda-suit-parliament.html

Kenya’s Leader Lifts His Global Profile. At Home, the Public Fumes.

New York Times President William Ruto has drawn attention internationally as a climate champion and peace mediator but faces domestic discontent over rising food and fuel prices, and new taxes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/world/africa/kenya-president-ruto.html