Pope Leo XIV Africa tour to spotlight conflict, justice and inequality/in /by
The head of the Catholic Church will travel to four countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea — delivering seven masses and 11 speeches during the multi-day trip
Hunger and fear in Khan Younis as Gaza families depend on aid to survive/in /by
In Gaza, scarce aid, soaring prices and dangerous shelters leave families reliant on soup kitchens, struggling to find even one meal during Ramadan.
Maiduguri suicide bombings leave dozens injured as violence returns/in /by
Authorities say investigations are ongoing, as security forces tighten controls across Maiduguri amid concerns that the fragile peace in the region may be unraveling.
Nigeria lassa fever death rate rises despite fewer cases/in /by
As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.
Lava flows reach ocean on Réunion island for first time in nearly two decades/in /by
Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano has reached the ocean on France’s Réunion island for the first time in nearly two decades, drawing residents and tourists.
Blackout plunges cuba into darkness and exposes fragile power grid/in /by
Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity.
Pope Leo XIV to deliver prayers and calls for peace on landmark Africa tour/in /by
The head of the Catholic Church will travel to four countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea — delivering seven masses and 11 speeches during the multi-day trip
New Lassa fever infections fall but case fatality rate jumps as Nigeria continues to battle outbreak/in /by
As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.
Voter turnout down in Congo-Brazzaville as president set to extend rule/in /by
Voters in Congo-Brazzaville went to the polls on Sunday in an election expected to extend the rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.
South African farmers reeling from foot-and-mouth disaster/in /by
Farmers in South Africa facing an eruption of foot-and-mouth disease say a government vaccination effort has come too late.