Africa – Page 50 – Prologue Journal

Macky Sall, Senegal’s Leader, Says He Won’t Run for Third Term

New York Times Macky Sall had considered seeking a third term in the West African country despite a constitutional limit of two. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/africa/senegal-president-third-term.html

Botswana and De Beers Sign Deal to Continue Rich Diamond Partnership

New York Times The parties reached an interim agreement to renew their longstanding relationship, but say they’re still working out the details. It is unclear how much it will benefit Botswana, the world’s second largest diamond producer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/01/world/africa/botswana-de-beers-diamond-deal.html

Paul Rusesabagina Speaks Out on His Captivity in Rwanda

New York Times In his first interview since his release from prison, the hotelier-turned-dissident spoke about how he was duped by a Rwandan government informant, and his plans to disregard an agreement to stay quiet. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/world/africa/paul-rusesabagina-hotel-rwanda-interview.html

Can Russia Tame Wagner in Africa Without Destroying It?

New York Times The mercenary group is so deeply enmeshed in the Central African Republic and several other nations that it can’t be easily replaced, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/world/africa/central-african-republic-wagner-africa-syria.html

Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.

New York Times Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/world/africa/botswana-diamonds-de-beers.html

Sierra Leone’s President Bio Wins Re-election

New York Times The small West African nation, one of the world’s poorest, had gained attention for an education initiative by President Julius Maada Bio that sent many more children to school. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/world/africa/sierra-leone-election-results.html

In Poorer Countries, Obesity Can Signal Financial Security

New York Times A study found that loan officers in Uganda, where information is scarce, were more likely to offer credit to heavier-looking people. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/business/economy/obesity-wealth-uganda.html

In Sierra Leone, Clash Follows Election

New York Times Supporters and party officials from the All Peoples’ Congress were sifting through polling data from the presidential vote when the military surrounded party headquarters. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/africa/sierra-leone-election-violence.html

Sierra Leone’s Election: What to Know and Latest News

New York Times In Saturday’s vote, President Julius Maada Bio is seeking a second five-year term to pursue an ambitious if unfulfilled education initiative, while the country is facing a crippling economic crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/article/sierra-leone-election.html

A Walk in Marrakesh: A Spider Web of Passageways

New York Times The medina, the ancient neighborhood where this Moroccan city was born, offers sensory stimulation at every turn. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/travel/marrakesh-medina-walking-tour.html