The world's oldest bank has its days numbered. This is what I've learned covering this ancient (and stunning!) bank for 8+ years: nytimes.com/interactive/20…

This summer South Africa was shaken by some of the worst unrest since the end of apartheid. John Eligon and @ZaneleMjiMedia went to Phoenix, a Durban suburb, to understand the painful fallout. Indian vs. Black: Vigilante Killings Upend a South African Town nytimes.com/2021/09/04/wor…

Yes, it’s so painful I want to avoid thinking about 9/11. But I returned to this piece, because it’s like a prayer for those lost - and their loved ones. If you read anything today, read this.

I'm thrilled to have Lynsey Chutel join the The New York Times team covering Africa. Here's why: nytco.com/press/lynsey-c…

Lynsey Chutel Joins the Johannesburg Bureau | The New York Times Company nytco.com/press/lynsey-c…

“I know, I know. I’ve announced a number of times I’m withdrawing from public life. And I meant it! For about 24 hours.” What a delight to interview Wole Soyinka in his Abeokuta sanctuary, for New York Times Books. 📸 by Yagazie Emezi nytimes.com/2021/09/25/boo…

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard has welcomed more than 1,600 journalists from 99 countries for a year of fellowship. Add your name and your country to that roster. International applications due by December 1. nieman.harvard.edu/fellowships/ho…

In Opinion Cities blanketed in dust. Graveyards swallowed by the sea. For years, scientists have sounded the alarm. Now it’s here. This is “Postcards From a World on Fire,” a look at climate change in 193 countries. nyti.ms/3GFUviE

A massive non-violent, grassroots movement has emerged in Sudan to resist the military takeover. How are they managing to hang on, despite the bullets? Abdi Latif Dahir reports: 'Democracy Is Life’: The Grass-Roots Movement Taking On Sudan’s Generals nytimes.com/2022/02/07/wor…

If you suddenly had to flee, what one item would you grab? See what these Afghan refugees now in the U.S. brought with them, and you'll understand their values. Moving work by @alissanyt and Meridith Kohut nytimes.com/2022/02/28/wor…

I watched this morning as Raila Odinga, the frontrunner in Kenya’s fiercely-fought election, battled through screaming supporters to cast his vote. A big day for him – fifth run at the presidency, and ahead in the polls. But there’s a long way to go. nytimes.com/live/2022/08/0…

NEWS: After 34 years, The New York Times will no longer call Lula *Mr. da Silva.* After much internal discussion, we have decided he will now be, yes: 𝐌𝐫. 𝐋𝐮𝐥𝐚.

Powerful and poignant piece from The New York Times on what climate change feels like in Madagascar: droughts, typhoons, and poor people's lives being steadily overcome by impossible conditions nytimes.com/2022/11/17/wor…

PS: This story was finished and published while I sat in the dark, watching the #SONA2023 thanks to a battery, a rechargeable torch and patient editors like John Eligon, Laurie Goodstein & @YonetteJo. Sigh.

Russia has imprisoned a young American journalist. Only widespread public pressure can get him out. Please help. #IStandWithEvan Life inside Lefortovo, the prison holding the WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich, is engineered to make inmates feel abandoned. wsj.com/articles/evan-… via The Wall Street Journal

‘We Will Hunt You’: Ugandans Flee Ahead of Harsh Anti-Gay Law nytimes.com/2023/04/20/wor…

If you need a reminder that there is humanity and goodness even in the midst of inhumanity and chaos, read this, from Declan Walsh at New York Times World Trapped by War, Saved by 2 Students With a Taxi nytimes.com/2023/05/05/wor…

Very excited to share that I’ll be joining the The New York Times newsroom in London in the coming weeks. It’s been a dream and a privilege to work with Laurie Goodstein & the Africa team, alongside John Eligon & João Silva here in Jo’burg. Thank you, and onward!