Africa – Page 48 – Prologue Journal

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

Niger Coup: What to Know

New York Times Military mutineers said that they had ousted the country’s elected leader. The move shakes a pillar of democracy in West Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/africa/niger-coup-president-bazoum.html

‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Review: A Pop Star Turns Politician

New York Times Uganda has been under authoritarian rule for decades. Wine has doggedly challenged its leader, and this documentary shows the price he’s paid. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/movies/bobi-wine-the-peoples-president-review.html

Niger’s Detained President Vows to Save Democracy From Coup

New York Times A group of soldiers claimed to have seized power in Niger. But President Mohamed Bazoum and his allies insist the coup could still be reversed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/africa/niger-coup.html

Military in Niger Announces Coup After Soldiers Detain President

New York Times President Mohamed Bazoum was one of the West’s most reliable partners in a volatile region threatened by militant extremists and prone to coups. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/africa/niger-military-coup-president-bazoum.html

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