Africa – Page 45 – Prologue Journal

Presumed Death of Wagner Leader Puts In Doubt Group’s Future in Africa

New York Times Since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s brief mutiny in June, the Kremlin has tried to assure African clients that it was in control. But analysts suggested that without its leader, Wagner’s future was uncertain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/world/africa/wagner-group-africa-prigozhin-russia.html

This Gecko’s Camouflage Is So Good, It Masqueraded as Another Species

New York Times A reptile found in Madagascar is impossible to tell apart from tree bark by day. For decades, scientists had mixed it up with a relative. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/science/gecko-camouflage-tree-bark.html

Zimbabwe’s Ballot Delays Force Election Into 2nd Day

New York Times Other voters in Zimbabwe had to return the next day to vote for president, and the police raided election observers. The main candidates both predicted victory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/world/africa/zimbabwe-election-ballot-delays.html

What to Know About Zimbabwe’s Presidential Election

New York Times The country needs a free and fair election to escape Western sanctions. But familiar concerns about government repression and ballot rigging are dogging the vote. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/23/world/africa/zimbabwe-election-emmerson-mnangagwa.html

Zimbabwe Voters to Elect President While Trained Workers Flee

New York Times Nurses, doctors and workers of all kinds are seeking to escape the country’s economic turmoil, an issue that has become a central theme in the election scheduled for Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/world/africa/zimbabwe-election-nurses-doctors.html

Junta Official in Niger Claims Captive President Will Not Be Harmed

New York Times In an interview with The New York Times, a civilian leader of the junta sounded a conciliatory tone. He also said Niger would not summon the Kremlin-backed Wager Group. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/africa/niger-coup-president.html

Mohamed Bazoum, Niger President Ousted in Coup, Remains Imprisoned at Home

New York Times President Mohamed Bazoum had grown alarmed at military takeovers sweeping across Niger’s neighbors. Then his own soldiers came for him. Weeks later, he remains imprisoned in his home. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/africa/niger-president-bazoum-coup.html

More than 60 Feared Dead After Boat Accident Off Cape Verde

New York Times The vessel carrying mostly Senegalese nationals was found off the coast of the West African archipelago. Thirty-eight people survived. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/17/world/africa/cape-verde-migrant-boat-capsizes.html

Can Koyo Kouoh Revive Zeitz MOCAA?

New York Times “There was a feeling that we cannot let this fail,” Koyo Kouoh said of taking the top job at Zeitz MOCAA. She wants to make it relevant to the Pan-African world and beyond. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/arts/design/zeitz-museum-south-africa-kouoh.html

Niger Junta Says It Will Prosecute Deposed President for Treason

New York Times Coup leaders also signaled they would be open to dialogue with West African nations, the first sign of a thaw after weeks of rising tensions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/africa/niger-president-treason.html