Hill-Lewis rises in DA as South Africa’s political race heats up/in /by
Geordin Hill-Lewis has secured the top job in Cape Town, but his ambitions are already stretching well beyond the city, as he positions himself for national leadership.
At least 30 people dead following tragic stampede at Haiti fort/in /by
A tragic stampede at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti has left at least 30 people dead and dozens injured, after crowds gathered for traditional festivities.
Haiti: at least 30 dead in stampede at UNESCO‑listed Citadelle Laferrière fortress/in /by
At least 30 people died on Saturday, 11 April 2026, after a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière near Milot, a major tourist site in the north of Haiti.
Pope Leo XIV’s Africa tour sparks hope, faith and calls for peace/in /by
Anticipation is building across Africa as Pope Leo XIV prepares for an 11-day այց spanning four nations, with believers expressing hope for spiritual renewal and political reconciliation.
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.