
Laurie Goodstein
@lauriegnyt
Deputy International Editor at The New York Times. Earlier, National Correspondent on religion beat @nytimes & @washingtonpost (Photo from the Camino in Spain)
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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/worā¦


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


āI know, I know. Iāve announced a number of times Iām withdrawing from public life. And I meant it! For about 24 hours.ā What a delight to interview Wole Soyinka in his Abeokuta sanctuary, for New York Times Books. šø by Yagazie Emezi nytimes.com/2021/09/25/booā¦



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 Lifeā: The Grass-Roots Movement Taking On Sudanās Generals nytimes.com/2022/02/07/worā¦

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/worā¦

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


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/worā¦

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 WSJās Evan Gershkovich, is engineered to make inmates feel abandoned. wsj.com/articles/evan-⦠via The Wall Street Journal


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/worā¦

Very excited to share that Iāll be joining the The New York Times newsroom in London in the coming weeks. Itās been a dream and a privilege to work with Laurie Goodstein & the Africa team, alongside John Eligon & JoĆ£o Silva here in Joāburg. Thank you, and onward!