Africa – Page 6 – Prologue Journal

Prince Johnson, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies at 72

New York Times A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/africa/prince-johnson-dead.html

Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar’s Biennale Draws Young Crowd

New York Times Encouraged by Senegal’s new president, teenagers and young adults, with social media tools in hand, have thronged an art exhibition that is usually the exclusive realm of the wealthy and elite. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/africa/dakar-biennale-youth-audience.html

The Civil War in Ethiopia That Never Really Ended

New York Times A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/magazine/ethiopia-civil-war-crimes.html

Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

New York Times In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/world/africa/biden-angola-africa-lobito-train-corridor.html

Namibia Elects Its First Woman President as Ruling Party Keeps Power

New York Times Across southern Africa, political parties that have led their countries since the end of colonialism have ceded power to the opposition in recent months. Namibia bucked the trend. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/africa/namibia-election-results.html

Biden, in Angola, Warns That Slavery’s History Should Not be Erased

New York Times In becoming the first American leader to visit Angola, President Biden said it was important not to forget the ugly legacy that originally defined relations with Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/africa/angola-biden-slavery.html

Venice Biennale Names Koyo Kouoh as Next Curator

New York Times Kouoh, who was born in Cameroon and currently leads one of Africa’s most important art museums, will organize the 61st edition, in 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/arts/design/venice-biennale-curator-koyo-kouoh.html

Biden Opens the Only Trip of His Presidency to Sub-Saharan Africa

New York Times The president stopped in Cape Verde on his way to Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/world/africa/biden-africa-trip-angola-cape-verde.html

Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China

New York Times When President Biden visits Angola on Monday, he will promote a rail project meant to show America’s commitment to the continent and to counter Chinese influence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/world/africa/biden-angola-visit.html