Vatican City, 2 April 2026 – Pope Leo XIV marked the start of Holy Week with the Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, delivering a pointed message against the abuse of power and the pursuit of domination. Before cardinals, bishops, and hundreds of priests, the pontiff blessed the holy oils…
Moscow, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Kremlin to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and opportunities for economic cooperation. During the talks, Putin emphasized Russia’s willingness to assist in stabilizing the region. “Russia is ready to do everything…
Videos circulating from Baharestan, Iran, captured repeated explosions and a large fire following a recent attack targeting areas near strategic and industrial infrastructure. The assault comes after earlier strikes this week on Esfahan, a key transport and industrial hub, highlighting sustained pressure on central parts of the country as the…
Former Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has spoken candidly about the challenges of tackling corruption, warning that reform efforts often make leaders targets of political backlash. “The fight you engage in fights back,” Chakwera said in Africanews’ Global Conversation, reflecting on his presidency and anti-corruption agenda. Crises Compounded Reform Efforts Elected…
Mozambique has successfully repaid its debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), settling more than $630 million ahead of schedule, the government confirmed. As of early March, the country still owed over $515 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), but by the end of the month, that liability had been…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille as the new UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, the organization announced on Wednesday. Conille officially assumed his post the same day. According to the UN, Conille brings over 20 years of experience in international development, humanitarian affairs,…
In Kajiado County, Greenland Girls School is pioneering a unique approach by offering education to teenage mothers, many of whom attend classes with their infants. The boarding school has adapted classrooms and dormitories to accommodate both students and their babies, creating an environment where motherhood and learning coexist. For many…
Vigário Luís Balanta, a 35-year-old civil society activist and vocal critic of Guinea-Bissau’s military junta, was found dead on Tuesday in the Ndam area, roughly 30 kilometres from the capital, Bissau. Local media and fellow activists reported that Balanta had been violently attacked and beaten to death. Balanta, president of…
Opened in 1987, Armenia’s Republican Centre of Speleotherapy has long provided relief to patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. The facility uses tunnels carved deep into rock salt, where mineral-rich underground air is believed to ease respiratory ailments. At its peak, the 4,000-square-metre centre treated more than…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has embarked on its first national census in more than four decades, a milestone UN officials say could transform development planning across the country. The last census, conducted in 1984, left authorities without reliable population data, complicating resource allocation and policy decisions. “This is a…