US Supreme Court to hear case against LGBTQ books in schools
Washington – The conservative-dominated US Supreme Court is slated to hear a case on Tuesday about whether parents have... Read more
22 Apr
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
Vatican City – Cardinals will meet on Tuesday to decide the date for Pope Francis’s funeral, starting a process... Read more
22 Apr
African leaders praise Pope Francis’ ‘legacy of compassion’
Nairobi – African leaders praised the “legacy of compassion” and “commitment to inclusivity” of Pope Francis as they joined... Read more
22 Apr
Ramaphosa hails Pope Francis: ‘He united humanity
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the pontiff as a... Read more
21 Apr
Pope Francis dies at 88
Vatican City – Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on... Read more
21 Apr
Trump’s Africa exit plan: US to shut embassies, slash aid and axe human rights offices
Washington – The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing... Read more
21 Apr
No more global unity? – IMF chief says ‘get used to it’
Washington – Countries have no choice but to “make the best” of the fragmentation of the global economy by... Read more
20 Apr
‘They came in the night’: Entire families killed in Nigeria’s Benue massacre
Abuja – Gunmen killed at least 56 people earlier this week in central Nigeria’s Benue state, the governor’s office... Read more
20 Apr
Mauritius ex-finance minister charged over 2nd fraud case
Port Louis – Mauritius’s former finance minister was arrested and charged on Wednesday with “conspiracy to commit fraud” before being... Read more
17 Apr
Guinea opposition leader’s court appeal adjourned
Conakry – Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah saw his court appeal adjourned for a third time on Wednesday after he... Read more
17 Apr
