Pope Leo XIV’s Africa tour sparks hope, faith and calls for peace/in /by
Anticipation is building across Africa as Pope Leo XIV prepares for an 11-day այց spanning four nations, with believers expressing hope for spiritual renewal and political reconciliation.
Peru faces protests as election delays fuel doubts over vote integrity/in /by
Peru’s presidential election on Sunday, 12 April 2026, was thrown into uncertainty after widespread logistical failures prevented thousands of voters from casting their ballots, delaying the outcome.
Hungary: jubilant scenes across Budapest follow Magyar’s victory/in /by
Hungary saw large crowds take to the streets on Sunday, 12 April 2026, after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat, ending 16 years in power.
Rwanda: Fuel Hike Leaves Truck Drivers Stranded Abroad in Contract Disputes/in /by
[New Times] Some transporters and cargo owners are locked in growing disputes following the recent fuel price increase, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, with some operators halting services as negotiations over transport costs stall.
Benin heads to a pivotal transition as votes are counted/in /by
Benin began counting ballots Sunday after a presidential election that could extend a decade of economic growth while testing the country’s democratic balance. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the frontrunner to succeed outgoing president Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two terms.
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Arrests Two Vessels With Stolen Crude Worth N4 Billion/in /by
[Premium Times] He said the arrest underscores the Nigerian Navy's continued commitment to combat crude oil theft and other economic saboteurs.
Ghana: Ghana Inflation Cools Again Despite Oil Price Pressures/in /by
[Daba Finance] Ghana's annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in March from 3.3% in February, marking a 15th straight month of decline, according to data released by the national statistics office.
Nigeria: Over 100 civilians killed in airstrike described as ‘mistake’ by rights groups/in /by
Dozens of injured victims were taken to a hospital in Geidam, where they are receiving treatment, a hospital worker said.
At least 200 killed in airstrikes in northeast Nigeria/in /by
Dozens of people died in airstrikes in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe state as military aircraft hunted Boko Haram jihadists, local residents and Amnesty International said on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage/in /by
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.