African leaders praise Pope Francis’ ‘legacy of compassion’
Nairobi – African leaders praised the “legacy of compassion” and “commitment to inclusivity” of Pope Francis as they joined... Read more
22 Apr
Ramaphosa hails Pope Francis: ‘He united humanity
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the pontiff as a... Read more
21 Apr
Pope Francis dies at 88
Vatican City – Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on... Read more
21 Apr
Trump’s Africa exit plan: US to shut embassies, slash aid and axe human rights offices
Washington – The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing... Read more
21 Apr
No more global unity? – IMF chief says ‘get used to it’
Washington – Countries have no choice but to “make the best” of the fragmentation of the global economy by... Read more
20 Apr
‘They came in the night’: Entire families killed in Nigeria’s Benue massacre
Abuja – Gunmen killed at least 56 people earlier this week in central Nigeria’s Benue state, the governor’s office... Read more
20 Apr
Mauritius ex-finance minister charged over 2nd fraud case
Port Louis – Mauritius’s former finance minister was arrested and charged on Wednesday with “conspiracy to commit fraud” before being... Read more
17 Apr
Guinea opposition leader’s court appeal adjourned
Conakry – Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah saw his court appeal adjourned for a third time on Wednesday after he... Read more
17 Apr
Nigerian mixed-faith families sense danger as violence flares
Jos – When the news came through of yet another massacre in the countryside in Nigeria’s volatile Plateau state, local... Read more
17 Apr
Trump says ‘joke’ Harvard should be stripped of funds
Washington – US President Donald Trump called Harvard a “joke” Wednesday and said it should lose its government research... Read more
17 Apr
