The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first major overseas trip of 2026 from April 13–23, visiting Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. The journey will include a historic first-ever papal visit to Muslim-majority Algeria, underscoring the pontiff’s commitment to interfaith dialogue. Significance of the…
Zambia’s political landscape was jolted on Tuesday after Mambwe Zimba, Secretary General of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was arrested in Lusaka over a digitally altered image posted on Facebook. The Controversial Image The image, shared on a page called “Zambia for all 2026”, depicted President Hakainde Hichilema lying in…
The Court of Appeal has declined to suspend the High Court decision that declared the office of the President’s advisors unconstitutional, meaning the lower court’s ruling remains in force as the appeal process continues. Appellate Court Ruling In a decision delivered under a certificate of urgency on Wednesday, the appellate…
A key suspect in the Shakahola massacre trial has confessed to his role in one of Kenya’s most disturbing cult-linked tragedies, citing guilt, fear, and mounting evidence as reasons for coming forward. Court Testimony Enos Amanya Ngala, alias Haleluya, made the admission on Wednesday before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku at…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that reconstruction of the Nithi Bridge will begin in the coming weeks, with completion accelerated to prevent further fatalities along the dangerous stretch of road connecting Tharaka Nithi and Meru Counties. Funding Secured Speaking Wednesday while inspecting the Mikinduri-Kunati-Gatithini Road in Tigania East, Meru…
Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has disclosed that at least 579 people were killed in mob justice incidents across the country since January 2025, underscoring the scale of extrajudicial violence. Regional Breakdown Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Murkomen revealed the counties with the highest fatalities: In total, 845…
Ethiopia has revoked the licence of Addis Standard, one of the country’s few independent online media outlets, citing alleged harm to national interests. The move, announced Tuesday by the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), marks the latest restriction on press freedom in Africa’s second most populous nation. Government Statement According to…
Zimbabwe has abruptly withdrawn from negotiations with the United States over a new health aid agreement, raising uncertainty about the future of HIV treatment and broader health support in the country. Aid Deal Breakdown The proposed deal, worth $367 million over five years, was designed to support 1.2 million Zimbabweans…
Zimbabwe has announced an immediate freeze on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate, tightening state control over resources critical to global clean-energy and defense industries. Government Statement Mines Minister Polite Kambamura confirmed the ban in a statement on Wednesday, stressing that the measure was taken in the national…
Kenya’s National Assembly has approved the appointment of Mama Ida Odinga as the country’s ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), marking a significant diplomatic milestone. Lawmakers Praise Ida’s Appointment During the debate, legislators expressed confidence in Ida’s ability to represent Kenya effectively at the international organisation. Both Majority…