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.
Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands (The New York Times)-
The devastating rains also killed farm animals and destroyed thousands of acres of crops, while major highways were closed and rail services suspended.
U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill (The New York Times)-
Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87 (The New York Times)-
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.