Africa – Page 53 – Prologue Journal

Morocco Rescuers Slow to Reach Hardest Hit Areas After Quake

New York Times It remained unclear how quickly emergency teams would be able to reach the victims and prevent more deaths. Many of the areas affected by the quake are remote mountain villages that are not easily accessible. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/africa/morocco-quake-rescue-efforts.html

How to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Morocco

New York Times Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Morocco. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/africa/how-to-help-victims-morocco-earthquake.html

Serious Earthquakes Have Hit Morocco Before

New York Times The deadliest quake in Morocco’s recent history was a 5.8-magnitude temblor that killed about 12,000 people in 1960. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/africa/earthquake-history-morocco-1960.html

Photos: Scenes From Morocco’s Deadly Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake

New York Times The quake about 50 miles from Marrakesh turned residences into rubble and left the survivors terrified. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/africa/earthquake-morocco-photos.html

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu Nationalist and a Mandela Rival, Dies at 98

New York Times He was a powerful force as apartheid ended and bargaining over South Africa’s future began, emerging as a voice for tribal and ethnic rights, and powers for regional governments. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/africa/mangosuthu-buthelezi-dead.html

Morocco Rocked by Strong Earthquake, Damaging Buildings

New York Times A powerful earthquake struck Morocco Friday night, with shaking felt from Rabat to Marrakesh. Buildings have been damaged, but no casualties have yet been reported. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/africa/morocco-earthquake-marrakesh.html

After South African Fire, Migrants Fear a Violent Backlash

New York Times Some survivors have been detained by the police, while politicians have lashed out at the newcomers as scapegoats for intractable problems like crime, joblessness and a housing shortage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/africa/07south-africa-fire-immigrants.html

After South African Fire, Migrants Fear a Violent Backlash

Mali Islamists Kill at Least 49 Civilians and 15 Soldiers

New York Times The government declared three days of mourning after the attacks on a passenger ferry and a military camp. At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/world/africa/mali-islamist-attack-ferry-soldiers.html

Gabon Military Says Deposed President Is Free to Leave the Country

New York Times Before Ali Bongo Ondimba was ousted in late August, he and his family had ruled over the oil-rich, central African state for more than half a century. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/world/africa/gabon-coup-president-bongo-ondimba.html