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Pope Francis on Wednesday (Feb. 1) celebrated Mass for about 1 million people, invited Congo’s people to forgive those who committed “inhuman violence” against them, and then heard first-hand of the atrocities some of them have endured. During the intimate encounter at the Vatican Embassy in Kinshasa, the Pope listened and sought to shine a spotlight on what he called… Read More

Spain’s Prime minister was welcomed Wednesday (Feb. 1) by his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch. Pedro Sanchez and Akhannouch presided over an economic forum in Rabat. The Spaniard’s trip to the north African Kingdom is aimed at further mending ties after a deep diplomatic crisis between the countries was resolved last year. “Our common goal is to launch a new stage… Read More

A top U.S. health official has urged the World Health Organization to address allegations reported by The Associated Press that one of its doctors repeatedly engaged in sexual misconduct. “There are many of us who stand with survivors and stand with those who identify as victims and are truly committed but also frustrated by where things have stood to date,”… Read More

Nigeria’s former deputy senate president and his wife appeared in a London court on Tuesday (Jan. 31) ahead of their trial for organ harvesting, but his accused daughter was unable to attend as she is in hospital. Ike Ekweremadu, 60, appeared at the Old Bailey court wearing a grey tracksuit top, speaking when asked to confirm his name. He is… Read More

Over a million worshippers turned out for a papal mass in DR Congo’s capital Wednesday, organisers said, on the second day of Pope Francis’s visit to the conflict-torn country. Many of the faithful in Kinshasa, a deeply observant megacity of some 15 million people, began to arrive at Ndolo airport on Tuesday night to assure themselves of a spot. Francis… Read More

Orphaned and homeless, Eddy Kenzo used to struggle to persuade DJs to play his songs, but Uganda’s first Grammy contender said his success offers hope that even the poorest person can triumph. Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance, Kenzo — whose real name is Edrisah Musuuza – has but one goal, broadcast his culture to the… Read More

In Nairobi, motorcyclists are going electric as new increase in charging points pop up throughout the capital. More charging stations and lower running costs are making it easier to switch away from polluting petrol vehicles. The vehicles are gaining traction as electric mobility companies set up ways to charge the batteries. Electric charging cuts carbon emissions, crucial in the battle against… Read More

Chadian president Mahamat Deby met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday. Mahamat Deby is visiting Israel to open the central African nation’s embassy in the Jewish state, building on their diplomatic relations, established five years ago. In 2019, during Netanyahu’s last term, he and late president Idriss Deby Itno, Mahamat Deby’s father, announced the reestablishment of diplomatic relations. The… Read More

Standing in a barren schoolyard surrounded by baobab trees at the end of a dusty road in central Senegal, Leila Sy takes a look around and smiles. “The light makes all the difference,” she says. “Everything is beautiful — the colour, the people, the energy.” The film director is shooting “Banlieusard 2”, the sequel to a 2019 French hit starring… Read More

Ethiopian authorities suspended 15 foreign media outlets which have been operating in the country’s Somali regional state. Somali, one of nine regional states, is located in Ethiopia’s east. The suspension for allegedly operating without license was ordered at the national level and the Somali Region Communications Bureau was urged to take action. Media include BBC Somali and Universal TV. An… Read More