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.

The Subri Forest Reserve, once a proud symbol of Ghana’s ecological wealth, has become a stark reminder of the state’s weakening grip over its protected lands.

After spending 30 years in an Argentinian zoo, Pupy the African elephant has been transferred to a sanctuary in Brazil. The 35-year-old animal is the latest to be relocated from the ecopark in Buenos Aires to a sanctuary with better living conditions.

Bamboo is being hailed as the perfect solution for Kenya’s battle against climate change and land degradation as the country sets an ambitious goal of increasing its tree cover from 12.13 percent to 30 percent by 2032.

Inside the classrooms of Al Takamul in Libya, students are finding ways to reclaim their future

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, has died Monday. He was 88.

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the first Pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pontiff, choosing the name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. His election raised expectations of significant reforms within

The cardboard puppet animals of The Herds continued their epic journey this weekend, passing through Nigeria’s Makoko community

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, has died Monday. He was 88.

Ethiopians marked Easter festivities with vows to embrace sacrifice, love and peace in a country facing armed conflict and other challenges.

Residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital, Kinshasa reacted to comments made by US President Donald Trump about foreign migrants last week.

Enterprising Lagos doctor has set up in a market to treat traders forced to prioritise work over their own health.

Goma residents thronged churches on Sunday for Easter prayers, the first since their city was overran by M23 rebels in January

Birds of prey in South Africa are a vital part of the ecosystem, keeping pests under control. So when one of them in injured, expert teams jump into action to nurse them back to health

Separately, the justice ministry said that a prosecutor had started legal action against Kabila for his ties with M23, the rebel group that Kinshasa says is backed by Rwanda

On Saturday, Iranian and American delegations held four rounds of indirect talks at the Omani embassy in Rome

The U.N. migration agency said the RSF attacks in Zamzam camp have displaced between 60-thousand to 80-thousand families in the first two days following the assault

Carlo Ancelotti has eluded speaking about his future after recent reports that again linked the Real Madrid coach with a move to Brazil’s national team

The choice of Goma, held by rebels since January has elicited differing thoughts from residents

A judge has approved the trial of two apartheid-era police officers for their involvement in the 1982 assassination of three student activists

CHADEMA said Friday that the family and lawyers of Tundu Lissu had failed to see him at a Dar es salaam jail where he had been kept since his arrest on April 9

Tunisia on Friday handed opponents of President Kais Saied lengthy jail terms after convicting them of plotting against state security

While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi last year accused Kabila of backing the rebels and “preparing an insurrection” with them, a claim Kabila denies. Kabila led Congo from 2011 to 2019, taking office at the age of 29 and extending his mandate by delaying elections for two years

An exhibition at the Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech delves into the colorful world of birds, exploring the creative influence that they have inspired in Mexican arts from ancient times to present day.

Iran on Friday sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of talks this weekend in Rome.

In a sweeping operation led by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), 219 people—primarily foreign nationals—have been rescued from a suspected human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.

Tidjane Thiam, a former Credit Suisse CEO, won a near-unanimous vote to represent the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast in an upcoming presidential election, the party announced.

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In Tehran, Iran’s regular army held its annual parade Friday to mark National Army Day — showcasing missiles, drones, and military hardware in a display of strength

Rwanda has agreed to give safe passage to Southern African Development Community forces. This was confirmed by the Rwandan Minister for Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe who confirmed this was at the request of SADC who requested to use the eastern African territory as they exit the Congo.

As trade tensions rise between the United States and China, Brazil is stepping forward as a new global leader in food security

The Ugandan government plans to introduce a law to allow military tribunals to try civilians for certain offences even after the practice was banned by the Supreme Court.

Red river hogs are native to rainforests in west and central Africa. They tend to wallow in rivers and streams and, among other things, eat roots, fruit, seeds, nuts, birds, eggs and insects.

The Russian capital is hosting the 47th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) on Thursday.

U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 20 people and wounded 50 others, the group said early Friday

While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.

As regional and global actors intensify efforts for a political resolution, Washington has made it clear: ending foreign interference and armed group support is a non-negotiable step toward peace.

The remark, particularly the phrase “I don’t know what that is,” referring to Congo—a nation of over 100 million people and one of Africa’s largest countries—has triggered widespread backlash online. Critics accused Trump of ignorance and of reinforcing harmful stereotypes about African nations.