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.
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: 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.
Atlantic Music Expo: Cape Verde celebrates its musical heritage/in /by
At the annual festival, the archipelago's brightest musical talents not only showcase their art, but also perform an essential service to Cape Verde's culture and identity by keeping traditional music alive.
Cape Town mayor elected to lead S.Africa’s second-largest party/in /by
South Africa's second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance, elected Cape Town's mayor Sunday to lead it into the 2029 national polls, stepping up a drive to take votes away from the faltering ANC.
Benin: Talon shows himself optimistic about election as he casts his vote/in /by
Benin's president Patrice Talon said "the best is yet to come for Benin" before casting his vote in Sunday's presidential election that will decide who will be his successor.
Sudanese refugees in CAR: humanitarian situation is disastrous/in /by
Despite a relative decline in international attention, the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains severe and largely ignored. 2.3 million people – 35 percent of the population - live in extreme vulnerability.