UN warns Libya at ‘critical’ crossroads amid deepening divisions
The United Nations says Libya is at a “critical” crossroads, facing deep political fragmentation, a distorted economy, and delayed elections that threaten the country’s stability.
Nigel Clarke: “Preserving fiscal sustainability must be Africa’s priority” [Interview]
Caught between imported inflation, dependence on international markets, and structural fragilities, African economies find themselves on the front line of a crisis they did not cause.
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
An envoy to United States President Donald Trump world football's governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Zambian government takes possession of ex-president Lungu’s remains
Lusaka has been in a months-long dispute with his family over where he should be buried. Lungu died in South Africa last year.
Zambian government takes possession of ex-president Lungu’s remains
Lusaka has been in a months-long dispute with Lungu's family over where the former president should be buried. Lungu died in South Africa last year.
Migrants deported from US stranded, ‘scared’ in DR Congo
The first batch of deportees arrived in the DRC last Friday under a controversial US migration scheme to pack off undocumented foreign nationals to third countries.
Iran war shipping disruption impacts medicine availability in Sudan
Aid groups warn that the conflict has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people in need around the world.
Pix of the Day, 23 April 2026
Pix of the Day, 23 April 2026
‘You are not alone’: Pope Leo delivers message of hope to Equatorial Guinea prisoners
Pope Leo XIV told inmates at one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons that they are not alone, as he drew attention Wednesday to prison conditions, human rights abuses and injustices that campaigners have denounced for years.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin hosts Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks focused on bilateral ties and international issues.