Paris concert shines light on Congo’s ‘silent’ war
Over 20,000 people gathered at the Accor Arena for Solidarité Congo, a charity concert supporting children affected by war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Italy launches security plan ahead of pope’s funeral
taly launched its security plan Wednesday with hundreds of foreign delegations expected at the Vatican Saturday for Pope Francis’s funeral
Ghana: Tensions rise as chief justice Torkornoo suspended
Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has been suspended following three misconduct petitions, in a move that has sparked political controversy and divided public opinion.
Emmanuel Macron starts two-day visit to Madagascar
President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at reinforcing France's presence in the Indian Ocean
Kenya: Ant smuggling suspects set to be sentenced on May 7
A magistrate presiding over the case of four suspects charged with smugglings garden ants, has set their sentencing date to May 7, 2025 during a hearing in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Trade uncertainty could worsen global economic challenges, IMF warns
The IMF now forecasts global growth at 2.8 percent for 2025, a sharp 0.5 percentage points reduction from its January estimate, with a further slowdown to 3 percent projected for 2026
Africa mourns Pope Francis, a voice for peace and justice
Pope Francis, remembered for his fight for peace, justice, and youth empowerment in Africa and South Sudan, leaves a lasting legacy after his death at 88
84% of world’s coral reefs affected by worst coral bleaching event in history
A global coral bleaching episode has hit 84% of the world's coral reefs, making it the worst bleaching event recorded in history, according to a report by the International Coral Reef Initiative released Wednesday.
Cairo service honours Pope Francis’ legacy
Egypt’s Coptic Catholic community gathered in Cairo to mourn the passing of Pope Francis
Pope’s coffin moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of mourning
The body of Pope Francis was moved on Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.