Africa – Page 5 – Prologue Journal

Trump’s Energy Pick, Chris Wright, Argues Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous

New York Times Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, says oil, gas and coal are key to solving global poverty. Some call that misleading. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/climate/wright-trump-oil-gas-energy.html

Trump’s Pick as Mideast Adviser, Massad Boulos, Is a Truck Salesman

New York Times The lore around Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, is that he is a billionaire dealmaker. Records show otherwise. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/world/africa/trump-massad-boulos-middle-east.html

Adani Group, a Symbol of India’s Soft Power, Stumbles After Indictments

New York Times Countries in Asia, Africa and elsewhere have been distancing themselves from Gautam Adani, the Indian magnate, after accusations of bribery and conspiracy by American prosecutors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/business/adani-group-indictment-modi.html

The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War

New York Times Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/africa/sudan-gold-rush-heart-civil-war.html

Protests in Kenya Demand Action Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women

New York Times Almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police say. Rights groups want President William Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/africa/kenya-femicide-protests.html

John Dramani Mahama Is Set to Return as Ghana’s President

New York Times John Dramani Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, is set to return to office after his main opponent, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/world/africa/ghana-presidential-election.html

In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic

New York Times In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/health/mpox-virus-congo.html

What to Know About Ghana’s Election

New York Times Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy is widespread. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/world/africa/ghana-election-ndc-npp.html

McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case

New York Times The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/africa/mckinsey-bribery-case-south-africa.html

Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist

New York Times Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/africa/kenya-edwin-chiloba-murder.html