Chad’s Military Ruler Is Announced as Winner of Disputed Election (The New York Times)-
The Central African country’s incumbent president and his prime minister both ran. Shortly after the prime minister claimed victory, the president was declared the winner.
Rescue Efforts Continue After South Africa Building Collapse (The New York Times)-
The four-story building under construction collapsed on Monday, killing at least eight people and leaving dozens of others missing.
Passengers Escape Burning Boeing Plane at Airport in Senegal (The New York Times)-
At least 10 people were injured when a Boeing 737 passenger plane overran the runway at Blaise Diagne International Airport and caught fire, authorities said.
Boeing Plane Goes Off Runway in Senegal, Leaving at Least 10 Injured (The New York Times)-
The authorities in Senegal said the incident involving the aircraft, a Boeing 737 that was flying to Mali, was under investigation.
‘We Still Have Hope’: Rescuers Race to Find Dozens Missing in South Africa Building Collapse (The New York Times)-
Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded.
Preparations Ramp Up for Global Security Force to Quell Haitian Violence (The New York Times)-
More than half a dozen nations have pledged personnel to a multinational effort to stabilize Haiti, where gangs have taken over much of the capital, setting off a major humanitarian crisis.
‘Alarm Bells’ Were Ringing: Johannesburg Officials Faulted Over Deadly Fire (The New York Times)-
Although a resident confessed to setting the August 2023 blaze that killed 76 people in a dilapidated building, a report found that officials had ignored warning signs for years.
Inquiry Into Johannesburg Fire Blames City Officials for Deadly Conditions (The New York Times)-
Although a resident confessed to setting the August 2023 blaze that killed 76 people in a dilapidated building, a report found that officials had ignored warning signs for years.
The Bleak Life in Captivity of Niger’s Deposed President, Mohamed Bazoum (The New York Times)-
Nine months after a coup in Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, an ally of France and the U.S., remains locked in the presidential residence, cut off from contact with anyone but his doctor.
Liberia Moves to Create War Crimes Court, Decades After Civil Wars Ended (The New York Times)-
Until now, key players had blocked the establishment of a court that could hold them accountable for atrocities like murder, rape and torture.
At 2024 Venice Biennale, Artists Make a Case for Returning Looted Artifacts (The New York Times)-
For years, activists and politicians have led discussions about whether disputed museum objects should go back to their countries of origin. At this year’s Biennale, artists are entering the fray.
At Venice Biennale, Artists Make a Case for Returning Looted Artifacts (The New York Times)-
For years, activists and politicians have led discussions about whether disputed museum objects should go back to their countries of origin. At this year’s Biennale, artists are entering the fray.
The Premier League Title Race the Whole World Is Watching (The New York Times)-
A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along.
Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation (The New York Times)-
The heavy rains that have pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have now spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
Mali Claims Death of Abu Huzeifa, Terrorist Who Helped Lead Fatal Ambush in Niger (The New York Times)-
The West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who was involved in a 2017 attack in neighboring Niger that killed American Green Berets and Nigerien forces.
Mali Claims Death of Islamic State Terrorist Who Helped Lead Ambush in Niger (The New York Times)-
The West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who was involved in a 2017 attack in neighboring Niger that killed American Green Berets and Nigerien forces.
Chad Election 2024: What to Know (The New York Times)-
The Central African nation’s May 6 election appears to offer voters a choice. But it’s been masterminded, analysts say, to rubber-stamp the rule of the incumbent, Mahamat Idriss Déby.
Chad Election 2024: What You Need to Know (The New York Times)-
The Central African nation’s May 6 election appears to offer voters a choice. But it’s been masterminded, analysts say, to rubber-stamp the rule of the incumbent, Mahamat Idriss Déby.
Surrounded by Fighters and Haunted by Famine, Sudan City Fears Worst (The New York Times)-
A powerful paramilitary group has encircled El Fasher, the last remaining obstacle to domination of the sprawling Darfur region, raising alarm about mass killings if the city is taken.
Flash Floods Kill at Least 45 in Kenya (The New York Times)-
Heavy rains have been pounding parts of East Africa for weeks, and the flooding has killed hundreds of people in recent days.
Deadly Mudslides Hit Kenya After Weeks of Torrential Rain (The New York Times)-
Flash flooding sent a deluge of muddy water over an area in the Rift Valley region of southern Kenya.
Dam Collapses in Western Kenya, Killing at Least 40 (The New York Times)-
The country has been pummeled by heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding, part of a broader deluge that has devastated segments of East Africa.
Asylum Seekers Already in U.K. Say Rwanda Law Creates New Anxiety (The New York Times)-
For the tens of thousands of asylum seekers in Britain, a new law brings the possibility of deportation to central Africa closer. We asked how it was affecting them.
Has South Africa Truly Defeated Apartheid? (The New York Times)-
We looked at how far South Africa has come in meeting its goals after 30 years of freedom.
Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa (The New York Times)-
Torrential downpours, fueled by climate change and poor infrastructure, have killed at least 200 people, and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88 (The New York Times)-
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad (The New York Times)-
The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia.