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Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis/in /by
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.
Togo wants to act as ‘bridge’ between Sahel and international community/in /by
Togo presented its new geopolitical and security strategy for the Sahel during a high-level meeting in Lomé on Saturday.
China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon/in /by
China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.
Pope Leo challenges Angola’s leaders to break ‘extractivism’/in /by
Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the "extractivism” that has plundered and exploited Africa for centuries, as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its long-suffering people.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, third stop on Africa tour/in /by
Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.
Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa as Benin seeks extradition over coup allegations/in /by
Pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa, where authorities say an extradition process is now underway.
Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz/in /by
Tensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions.
Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit/in /by
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.
Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights/in /by
A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching and potentially severe consequences for ordinary citizens.
Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace/in /by
Excitement is building in Angola as crowds prepare to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the capital, Luanda, during his 11-day tour across four African nations.