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Trade uncertainty could worsen global economic challenges, IMF warns/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
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.
Egypt FM Abdelatty: Egypt is making “continuous, genuine and non-stop efforts” for ceasefire in Gaza/in /by
Egypt’s foreign minister said Tuesday that his country is exerting "continuous, genuine and non-stop efforts” to return to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, following a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart.
Egypt: Coptic Catholics mourn Pope Francis/in /by
In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025. Among the mourners are Coptic Catholics, who attended a prayer service for the late pontiff.
Kenya: President Ruto arrives in China for four-day state visit/in /by
Kenyan President William Ruto landed in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit on invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The two countries are expected to deepen their commercial and financial ties.
Earth Day: Fighting microfibre pollution one laundry at a time/in /by
Synthetic fibres account for two-thirds of worldwide textile production, but it also creates microfibre pollution.
Heavy equipment needed to clear rubble destroyed in Israeli strike on Jabaliya/in /by
Israel’s military on Tuesday destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by mediators to clear the rubble in northern Gaza, Palestinian municipal authorities said.