The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) gathered to pay their respects to the pope and sent their condolences to the College of Cardinals worldwide

Over 20,000 people gathered at the Accor Arena for Solidarité Congo, a charity concert supporting children affected by war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

taly launched its security plan Wednesday with hundreds of foreign delegations expected at the Vatican Saturday for Pope Francis’s funeral

Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has been suspended following three misconduct petitions, in a move that has sparked political controversy and divided public opinion.

President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at reinforcing France’s presence in the Indian Ocean

A magistrate presiding over the case of four suspects charged with smugglings garden ants, has set their sentencing date to May 7, 2025 during a hearing in Nairobi on Wednesday.

The IMF now forecasts global growth at 2.8 percent for 2025, a sharp 0.5 percentage points reduction from its January estimate, with a further slowdown to 3 percent projected for 2026

Pope Francis, remembered for his fight for peace, justice, and youth empowerment in Africa and South Sudan, leaves a lasting legacy after his death at 88

A global coral bleaching episode has hit 84% of the world’s coral reefs, making it the worst bleaching event recorded in history, according to a report by the International Coral Reef Initiative released Wednesday.

Egypt’s Coptic Catholic community gathered in Cairo to mourn the passing of Pope Francis

The body of Pope Francis was moved on Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.

Egypt’s foreign minister said Tuesday that his country is exerting “continuous, genuine and non-stop efforts” to return to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, following a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart.

In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025. Among the mourners are Coptic Catholics, who attended a prayer service for the late pontiff.

Kenyan President William Ruto landed in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit on invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The two countries are expected to deepen their commercial and financial ties.

Synthetic fibres account for two-thirds of worldwide textile production, but it also creates microfibre pollution.

Israel’s military on Tuesday destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by mediators to clear the rubble in northern Gaza, Palestinian municipal authorities said.

In the heart of Burkina Faso, 300 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, the Bôbô people uphold a rich cultural tradition: the grand funerals, a sacred ritual designed to guide the souls of the deceased to the realm of their ancestors.

Alaa Abdel Fattah, one of Egypt’s most prominent political prisoners, has been imprisoned almost continuously since 2014.

Tidjane Thiam, leader of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, has been removed from the electoral list ahead of the October 25 presidential election. On Tuesday, April 22, the court ruled that Thiam had lost his Ivorian nationality, a decision that is final and cannot be appealed.

Francis has chosen to be laid to rest in the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.

The decision, announced on April 22, follows three petitions calling for her removal and was made in consultation with the Council of State, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.

West African leaders are gathering in Accra, Ghana, for a two-day meeting to address the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso

Cameroon faces a major education crisis as a four-day national teachers’ strike begins on April 22nd

Victims paid as much as $9,000 to supposed recruiters who instead trafficked them to the city of Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, where they were held under physical and psychological coercion, the agency said in a statement.

Plotters included current and former soldiers, as well as terrorist leaders, who planned to swarm the presidential palace on 16 April 2025.

The UN agency faces a funding shortfall of US$222 million between April and September 2025.

Cardinals met at the Vatican on Tuesday to plan the conclave to elect his successor and to make other decisions about running the Catholic Church.

In Madrid, Laureus World Sports Awards gathered some of the most important athletes in the world on Monday evening for an annual award ceremony.

Around the world, Catholics are mourning the death of Pope Francis. In South Africa, the faithful can come to pray for the pontiff at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg.

UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

An alleged attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the capital city of the North Darfur province, el-Fasher, has killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens more.

The United Nations is warning that the security situation in Haiti is spiralling further out of control

In Johannesburg, the stalls and fairground rides of the Rand Easter Show have attracted droves of visitors. The annual event is a tradition in South Africa since 1936.

Kenyan marathon runners Sharon Lokedi and John Korir have won this year’s prestigious race in Boston. While Lokedi broke the record in the women’s category, Korir followed into the footsteps of his older brother Wesley, winner of the 2012 race.

According to a statement released by the Vatican late on Monday, Pope Francis died of a stroke that led to heart failure. The 88-year-old had made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.

After the death of Pope Francis, cardinal electors will gather to Rome to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The United States has cancelled all visas for South Sudanese nationals.

According to a leaked memo from the US State Department, Washington could seek to drastically cut back on its diplomatic and political presence on the African continent. The plans may be part of a wider bid by Washington to durably change its relationship with Africa.

The announcement of Pope Francis’ death on Monday sparked a wave of emotion across the globe, especially in Goma

An equestrian school near Windhoek in Namibia welcomes children with special needs for therapeutic riding-lessons. Working and bonding with the horses has helped the children improve their cognitive and motor skills, says the programme’s director.