In Eswatini, I met a radical communist who is fighting to overthrow King Mswati III, one of 2 ruling monarchs in Africa. But he faces a big challenge: His father is a soldier, sworn to protect the king from all enemies — including his son.
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I remember years ago writing about how Kansas City set a record for homicides, and about the efforts taken to reduce gun violence there. So frustrating and angering to see that these records are still being broken. nytimes.com/2024/02/16/us/… Julie Bosman Kevin Draper

Congrats to all my former neighbors in KC. Don’t have too much fun without me!

Months before Pope Francis’s declaration, Bishop Mtumbuka delivered a fiery sermon accusing Western pastors of trying to bend the word of God to accept homosexuals as a way of attracting a larger pool of priests and other religious vocations.

W/John Eligon
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South Africans by and large criticize immigrants for causing major problems in their country. But ⁦Lynsey Chutel⁩ visited a border town near Zimbabawe and found a very different reality: a place where immigrants are not only wanted, but needed. nytimes.com/2023/12/24/wor…

A Thriving Border Town Undercuts South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Mood John Eligon nytimes.com/2023/12/24/wor…

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Who is the King of the Zulu nation? After a bitter battle last year, we thought we had the answer. But now a judge has said the current King was unlawfully handed his throne ... so the drama continues. nytimes.com/2023/12/12/wor…

A fascinating thing about living in Africa is seeing the wealth of creativity. There's a good chance that that creativity is influencing the fashion, music, food, etc. wherever you live. Here are some amazing folks bringing the continent to your doorstep nytimes.com/interactive/20…

On today's The New York Times front page:
A case of neglect, crime and entrenched rule: How the 80 Albert Street Fire exposed Johannesburg's inner-city rot.
Our investigation shows the next big fire is almost inevitable. With Selam Gebrekidan & John Eligon

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Madagascar Votes Amid Violence and Calls for Boycott

After weeks violence, voters went to the polls on Thursday, even though 10 of the 13 candidates called for a boycott, accusing the incumbent of unfairly tilting the process in his favor. By John Eligon
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Africa's booming young population means the continent has plenty of workers. But that can be a curse if countries are unable to create jobs for its increasingly educated young workforce. Lynsey Chutel with the latest story in a series on Africa's youth. nytimes.com/2023/11/11/wor…

South Africa's Rugby World Cup win got me constantly humming the national anthem (at least the 3 lines I know) & will have me geeking out at today's parade. The power of the Springboks to draw you in & unite Black & White South Africans is real! My latest nytimes.com/2023/11/02/wor…

South Africa became the winningest nation in the Rugby World Cup’s brief history last week, claiming its second consecutive crown and fourth overall. This nation of 60 million has been going wild ever since. Beautiful piece on the #Boks from John Eligon. nytimes.com/2023/11/02/wor…

Imagine that your flight just happens to arrive right now in Johannesburg and this is what you walk into.

Africa is the youngest and fastest growing continent on the planet. By 2050 it will account for 25% of the population. Nigeria will have more people than the US. What does this mean for Africa & the world? Declan Walsh w/the first article in a new series. nytimes.com/interactive/20…