Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace During Easter Celebrations
Catholic Christians gathered around the world on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and share a message of hope.
Iran threatens to restrict Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Trump warnings
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. In response, Iran threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Orthodox Christians in Gaza mark Palm Sunday with church service
Palestinian Orthodox Christians gathered at the Greek Orthodox church, St. Porphyrios in Gaza City for a Palm Sunday service.
Nigerian worshippers celebrate Easter under tight security after deadly attack
Christians in Nigeria's central city of Jos celebrated Easter Sunday Mass under a pall of fear following a shooting that killed around 30 people a week ago.
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 6, 2026
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Zelenskyy, Turkey and Syria discuss war and reconstruction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Damascus on Sunday for a high‑level, three‑way meeting.
Somalia: Türkiye Gears Up to Kick Off First Offshore Drilling in Somalia
[Shabelle] Türkiye is preparing to begin its first offshore drilling operation in Somalia as its new vessel ÇaÄŸri Bey is due to arrive at the Horn of Africa nation on Friday, according to a top official on Saturday.
Malawi: A Brutal Blow to the Poor – Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today
[Nyasa Times] There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike--an increase that has hit already struggling households like a hammer blow.
Malawi: Rights Activists Challenge Mutharika Over Fuel Levies, Warn of Deepening Economic Pain
[Nyasa Times] Rights activists under the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have formally written to President Peter Mutharika, demanding an urgent review of fuel levies that they say are driving up pump prices and pushing ordinary Malawians deeper into hardship.
World Cup 2026: Kinshasa celebrates the Leopards’ historic qualification
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team, the Leopards, received a hero’s welcome in Kinshasa on Sunday, days after securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup — their first appearance on football’s biggest stage since 1974.