Pope Leo XIV arrived in Monaco on Saturday for the first papal visit to the principality since 1538, marking a historic moment for the small but globally influential state. The pontiff was welcomed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene after landing by helicopter from Rome, before addressing crowds at…
Several hundred people gathered at Place de la Bastille on Saturday morning for a “No Kings” rally protesting Donald Trump and what organisers described as increasingly authoritarian political tendencies. The demonstration, largely attended by Americans living in Paris, also drew participation from French labour unions and human rights organisations marking…
By Friday, visitors were spreading picnic sheets beneath pale pink canopies in Tokyo’s Ueno Park, one of the capital’s most popular hanami (flower-viewing) spots. This year, the cherry blossoms arrived five days earlier than the seasonal average, marking an early start to spring gatherings, family outings, and one of the…
The United Nations on Wednesday passed a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” a decision hailed across West Africa and by the African Union. “This is a historic moment,” said Wenceslas Avosse from Benin, celebrating the UN’s acknowledgment of the injustices suffered by…
Authorities in Cape Town are facing growing scrutiny over plans to construct a $7 million anti-crime wall along a notorious stretch of the N2 highway, widely referred to by locals as the “Hell Run.” The nine-kilometre route connecting the city centre to Cape Town International Airport has long been associated…
African countries are implementing a range of emergency measures to cope with rising fuel costs and supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing Gulf crisis, exposing structural vulnerabilities in energy systems across the continent. From rationing and curfews to policy shifts toward renewable energy, governments are scrambling to cushion their economies…
As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first major visit to Africa, the upcoming trip is drawing both anticipation and criticism marking a historic milestone in Algeria while triggering controversy in Equatorial Guinea over how the visit is being funded. Historic Papal Visit to Algeria The April 13 stop in…
The European Parliament has approved a controversial overhaul of migration rules, endorsing plans to establish offshore detention centres and impose stricter penalties on irregular migrants. In a vote held on Thursday, lawmakers backed the proposed EU Return Regulation by 389 votes to 206, setting the stage for negotiations with EU…
A major new immersive exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Cleopatra, Egypt’s last pharaoh, has opened in London, combining cutting-edge virtual reality with rare historical artefacts to reimagine one of history’s most enigmatic figures. Titled Cleopatra: The Experience, the exhibition debuted on March 26 at ExCeL London, where it…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is under fire after the Senate raised concerns over the appointment of seven advisors within his county government, roles the upper house says duplicate the functions of County Executive Committee (CEC) members. The issue emerged during a session of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, which…