Pope Leo XIV's Visit to Cameroon: A Day of Celebration
On his third day in Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV led an open-air Mass, drawing thousands of attendees before his upcoming trip to Angola.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
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Students Kidnapped While Traveling to University Entrance Exams in Nigeria
A group of students was reportedly kidnapped while on their way to university entrance exams. Local media suggest the number may be 17, amid rising violence in the region.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
Mining massacre highlights Gospel need in South Sudan
Strategic angle: A tragic incident underscores the urgent need for spiritual guidance in the region.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
Dozens killed in Easter attacks in Nigeria
Strategic angle: Multiple attacks during Easter weekend have resulted in numerous fatalities across Nigeria.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Congo joins US list of third-country deportation destinations
Strategic angle: The DRC said it would "temporarily" receive migrants from the US, becoming the latest African nation to agree to do so.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77
Strategic angle: Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Egypt: Wide-ranging energy effects of the war in the Gulf region
Strategic angle: Egypt raises electricity prices amid global energy crisis linked to Gulf war.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
Strategic angle: The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Egypt raises electricity prices for higher-use households, businesses amid energy crisis
Strategic angle: The government increases rates as part of measures to address the ongoing energy crisis.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Why have US-South Africa relations soured?
Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump wants to sideline South Africa on the world stage. What is his issue with the country and when did things start going south?
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Gunmen kill more than 70 in South Sudan after a dispute at a gold mine
Strategic angle: A violent clash at a gold mine in South Sudan results in over 70 fatalities.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Tiny African fish caught climbing to the top of a 50-foot waterfall
Strategic angle: For over half a century, tales of fish climbing waterfalls in Central Africa have circulated, but now they have been officially confirmed.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda
Strategic angle: The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and 'dehumanising'.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Border town of Tiné caught in the crossfire as Sudan war spills into Chad
Strategic angle: The war in Sudan is spilling into Chad with increasing intensity, marking Tiné as a frontline in the conflict.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: #Crete: Sky turns red as African #dust #storm hits Greek island
Strategic angle: The sky turned red above the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as strong winds blew in dust from the Sahara in Africa.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Critical aid supplies to Sudan disrupted by 'ripple effect' from Middle East war
Strategic angle: The World Food Program warns that the Iran war is causing significant delays in essential aid to Sudan.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
Strategic angle: In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable regions.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Tracking the footsteps of West Africa's prehistoric metalworkers
Strategic angle: The discovery of a 2,400-year-old metalworking workshop in Senegal provides new insights into the history of iron production in Africa.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says
Strategic angle: Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university
Strategic angle: Gunmen attacked a bar in the city overnight, reportedly killing dozens. The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in the area.
Editorial Staff Mar 30