Category: Africa

How to Plan an African Safari

The New York Times – Business:
From budgeting to timing your trip, here’s what to consider before you go.
An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa’s Cities

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.
‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.
A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court

The New York Times – Business:
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places

The New York Times – Business:
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks

The New York Times – Business:
People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada

The New York Times – Business:
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
With a New Nigeria Refinery, Africa’s Richest Man Wants ‘to Rescue the Country’

The New York Times – Business:
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has an ambitious vision for the continent’s most populous nation, but hurdles stand in his way.
American Sports Are Turning Up the Volume of Afrobeats

With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema.
Candy Companies Are Quietly Cutting Down on Cocoa to Save Money

As climate change has helped push cocoa prices higher, companies are changing candy recipes in subtle ways.
Tariffs Are Reshaping China’s Trade. This Tanzanian Sees an Opportunity.

An interview with a 26-year-old entrepreneur, who has taken seven trips to China to buy handbags, clothes and jewelry. “China is the center of everything,” she said.