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Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war

Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit.

Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

Kenya hikes fuel prices as supply tightens

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) blamed a surge in imported fuel costs for the hikes

Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead

Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April.

Nigeria drops terrorism charges against ex-justice minister: lawyer

Nigerian authorities have withdrawn terrorism financing charges against former justice minister Abubakar Malami, his lawyer said on Wednesday

Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine ‘conscience’

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Cameroon's authorities to examine their "conscience" and break "the chains of corruption" on the first day of a visit to the country.

“The IMF’ mission is to help countries help themselves” – Kristalina Georgieva

Speaking at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reaffirmed the institution’s role in supporting its member states.

Cameroon: President Biya signs decree to reinstate vice presidency

Cameroonian President Paul Biya signed a bill on Tuesday to restore the vice presidency to the country's government structure.

Iran issues warnings as Trump says war ‘is almost over’

Iranian state media reported Wednesday that the commander of Iran’s joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States did not lift it...

SA opposition leader Julius Malema awaits sentence on Thursday

The state is seeking the maximum 15-year jail term for Malema, who was found guilty in October of violating firearm laws by shooting a gun in the air at an EFF celebration near the city in 2018.