Africa – Page 47 – Prologue Journal

Niger is Latest African Country Where France’s Fortunes are Fading

New York Times A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/africa/niger-coup-france-west-africa.html

Niger’s Detained President, Mohamed Bazoum, Pleads for U.S. Help

New York Times President Mohamed Bazoum has been detained by his own guards since July 26. Some of Niger’s neighbors have threatened military action against the coup leaders if democracy is not restored. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/africa/niger-president-coup-us.html

Niger Coup: Here’s What to Know

New York Times Amid an unpredictable military coup, neighboring countries have threatened to go to war — some to scuttle the coup, and others to ensure its success. https://www.nytimes.com/article/niger-coup-military-explainer.html

‘Kill the Boer’ Song Fuels Backlash in South Africa and U.S.

New York Times Right-wing commenters claim that an old anti-apartheid chant is a call to anti-white violence, but historians and the left-wing politician who embraces it say it should not be taken literally. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/africa/south-africa-kill-boer-song.html

A Leader of Niger’s Coup Visits Mali, Raising Fears of Wagner Alliance

New York Times A dozen military officials who took power from the president in Niger last week met with the leaders of Mali, a country where the Kremlin-backed Wagner mercenary group has deployed about 1,500 troops. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/africa/niger-coup-mali-wagner.html

Kenya Offers to Lead International Force to Help Restore Order in Haiti

New York Times Kenya has offered to lead a police force to help restore order to Haiti, where gangs that control vast parts of the country’s capital have fomented violence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/americas/haiti-international-intervention.html

Ousmane Sonko’s Arrest Sets Off New Round of Protests

New York Times Ousmane Sonko, a fiery figure with a loyal youth following, was charged with fomenting insurrection, and his party dissolved. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/africa/senegal-protests-sonko.html

Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict

New York Times As France prepared to evacuate its citizens, Burkina Faso and Mali said they would take any military operation by other West African nations to reinstate the president as a “declaration of war.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/africa/niger-coup-mali-burkina-faso.html

Coups in Africa Run Coast to Coast After Niger Turmoil

New York Times This past week’s military takeover in Niger completed a domino chain of countries ruled by leaders who seized power by force, fueling instability and presenting a conundrum for the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/africa/africa-coups-niger.html

Head of Presidential Guard Announced as Leader in Niger Coup

New York Times Gen. Omar Tchiani spoke on state television as the head of a transitional leadership in the West African country, two days after his troops detained the elected president. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/africa/niger-coup-general-omar-tchiani.html