Africa – Page 51 – Prologue Journal

U.S. Pulls Diplomats From Sudan, and an Exodus Begins

New York Times With hopes fading that two warring generals will end their battle anytime soon, diplomats and other foreigners began heading for Sudan’s doors. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/23/world/africa/sudan-evacuation-american-embassy-diplomats.html

Russia’s Wagner Group Has Offered Weapons to R.S.F., U.S. Says

New York Times Wagner has offered powerful weapons, including surface-to-air missiles, to R.S.F. paramilitaries, American officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/23/world/africa/sudan-russia-wagner-group.html

Here are the latest developments.

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Bruce Haigh, Diplomat Who Helped Battle Apartheid, Dies at 77

New York Times An Australian, he assisted South African dissidents like the journalist Donald Woods, whose story was told in the movie “Cry Freedom.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/23/world/africa/bruce-haigh-dead.html

Sudan Army Chief Claims U.S. Citizens and Some Other Foreigners Will Be Evacuated

New York Times Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said his troops would also facilitate the evacuation of British, Chinese and French diplomats and citizens. But his claims could not be verified, and it was unclear how and when any evacuations could take place. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/africa/sudan-fighting.html

Seeing Opportunities, World Powers Take Sides in Sudan War

New York Times Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said of the strategically located country rich in natural resources. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/africa/sudan-war-international-relations.html

Satellite Images of Sudan Show a Large Food Market Burned in Darfur

New York Times A Times analysis of satellite imagery shows how a displaced persons camp lost a key source of food and supplies amid a fight for control of the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/africa/sudan-darfur-fires.html

Sudan Army Chief Commits to Civilian Rule, but Not a Cease-Fire

New York Times Gunfights in the capital, Khartoum, continued for a seventh day, despite calls for a pause as the Muslim-majority nation marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/africa/sudan-fighting-cease-fire-eid.html

‘We Will Hunt You’: Ugandans Flee Ahead of Harsh Anti-Gay Law

New York Times The bill, passed last month, calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in same-sex relations. President Yoweri Museveni congratulated lawmakers for their “strong stand” against L.G.B.T.Q. people. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/world/africa/uganda-anti-gay-bill-lgbtq.html

U.S. Positioning Marines for Evacuation of American Embassy in Sudan

New York Times Fierce fighting has trapped people in the capital, Khartoum, and the United States says it is “conducting prudent planning” to get diplomatic staff members out. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/world/africa/sudan-us-evacuation-marines.html