Francis prays for Haitians and “peoples suffering from war and violence”/in /by
“May the God of peace enlighten hearts so that the will for dialogue and reconciliation may grow in everyone,” the 87-year-old Pontiff said before some 10,000 people crowded into St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Sunday (Apr. 28), to pray the Mass with him.
Ethiopia, Kenya dominate Madrid marathon/in /by
Thousands of runners from all over the world took part in the Madrid Marathon on Sunday (Apr. 28). Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes were the ones who shone in both the men’s and women’s races.
Haitians demand new leaders find swift solutions to gang violence/in /by
The nine-member council acknowledges the challenges it faces and says it will vote for the country’s next president on Tuesday.
Campaigning in Togo ends Sunday ahead of legislative and regional elections/in /by
Monday's polls come against the backdrop of heightened political tension since the approval in April of a divisive new constitution.
UN concerned by reports of imminent attack in Sudan’s North Darfur region/in /by
The African Union has also expressed alarm at the “deteriorating security and humanitarian situation” in the region.
British prime minister says Rwanda migration policy already working as a deterrent/in /by
The controversial plan aimed at deterring people from crossing the English Channel to reach the UK was signed into law on Thursday.
More rain expected in Kenya where weeks of floods have left scores dead/in /by
The above-average rains since March have caused widespread destruction and displaced over 100 thousand people.
South Africa marks Freedom Day ahead of tough general election/in /by
Polls suggest support for the ruling African National Congress is at its lowest since the first democratic elections 30 years ago.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power promotes Lobito corridor investment in Angola/in /by
During her time in Benguela, Samantha Power engaged with local farmers and government partners, emphasizing the significance of the Lobito corridor in promoting economic growth and development in the region.
Moroccan city of Fez celebrates the Sufi culture/in /by
The Moroccan city of Fez is engulfed in music as artists and visitors gather for a a festival of Sufi culture. As well as traditional music and chanting from the mystical form of Islam, classical European music been included.