Africa – Page 57 – Prologue Journal

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

Fighting Intensifies in Khartoum as Sudan Cease-Fires Fail

New York Times With two generals vying for power, residents in the Sudanese capital said the violence had destroyed hospitals, airfields and homes, and left civilians caught in the crossfire. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/world/africa/sudan-fighting-khartoum.html

What We Know About the Fighting in Sudan

New York Times With two generals vying for power, residents in the capital, Khartoum, said the violence had destroyed hospitals, airfields and homes, and left civilians caught in the crossfire. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/world/africa/sudan-fighting-what-we-know.html

Uneven Cease-Fire in Sudan Makes Escape Hard for Desperate Civilians

New York Times The army and the paramilitary group it is battling agreed to a 24-hour cease-fire. But many residents were unsure whether the truce was solid enough to safely flee. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/world/africa/sudan-fighting-ceasefire.html

Here are the latest developments in Sudan.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/world/africa/here-are-the-latest-developments-in-sudan.html

Japan and Other Countries Struggle to Evacuate Citizens From Sudan

New York Times As fighting persists in Khartoum, including at its main airport, nations have said they cannot repatriate their citizens or have no immediate plans to do so. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/world/africa/japan-evacuations-sudan.html