Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight
Three years into a war that has displaced 11 million people and killed tens of thousands, Sudan’s conflict remains deadlocked, with civilians trapped in a cycle of violence and deprivation and no...
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Hundreds of thousands expected at Pope Leo’s giant Mass in Cameroon’s Douala
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the Japoma Stadium in Cameroon’s largest city Douala on Friday to attend Pope Leo XIV’s Mass. The event is expected to be the biggest during...
Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the world
Days after being criticised on social media by US President Donald Trump, Pope Leo continues his four-nation tour of Africa. He is traveling to Douala, the country’s main port city, where he is...
Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow
Accumulations of up to 3cm deep reported as severe thunderstorms also bring heavy downpours to central ItalySevere thunderstorms have affected the Mediterranean this week. On Monday, a surface...
IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Tax Relief Law Reducing Fuel VAT By Half for Three Months
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed the VAT (Amendment) Act 2026 into law, temporarily reducing Value Added Tax on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of 90 days...
Nigeria: 'I Was a Rubber Stamp, Not Decision Maker,' Diezani Tells UK Court
[Premium Times] The former minister told the UK court on Wednesday that decisions on contracts were processed through multiple agencies before reaching her desk.
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 17, 2026
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Cameroon: Pope Leo Excoriates 'Tyrants' Waging War Instead of Peace
[DW] Pope Leo XIV has admonished those waging war in the name of god and slammed "tyrants" destroying the world and its resources. The pontiff has stepped up his criticism of senseless violence,...
Senegal: The Goethe-Institut Opens its New Building in Dakar
[DW] The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary design.
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Asks for Trial to Proceed
[Namibian] The Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering trial should proceed while attempts to appeal against rulings given in the case continue, one of the lawyers involved in the matter argued...
Kenya: Parliament Begins Scrutiny of Bill Aimed At Lowering Fuel Costs
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Bill seeking to amend the Value Added Tax has been formally introduced in the National Assembly through a legislation process known as First Reading.