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Taiwan president cancels trip to Eswatini and accuses China of pressuring African countries

Taiwan’s president has canceled a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories

The Independent UK

South Africa police chief Fannie Masemola in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract

South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, faces charges in a corruption scandal involving a $21 million contract

The Independent UK

IShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour schedule: Start date and countries revealed

Internet sensation IShowSpeed is embarking on a new Caribbean tour, commencing April 25, 2026, with his brother Jamal. Following an impactful Africa trip, Speed aims to showcase the region's vibrant culture to his massive global audience. The tour includes 15 nations, with a notable stop coinciding with St. Thomas Carnival,…

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Senegal's Macky Sall faces rare public questioning in UN leadership race

Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the organisation's New York headquarters this week, only the second time the UN has held such an open forum. Among the candidates are three from South America and one from Africa, Senegal's former president Macky Sall.

Radio France Internationale

Bulletin world briefing: Why a picture of an Israeli soldier sparked outrage and an IDF apology

Why this picture of an Israeli soldier forced an apology from the IDF How Chernobyl’s radioactive zone became a thriving refuge for rare wildlife Pope Leo slams global injustice and exploitation on outspoken Africa visit Chinese aircraft carrier ‘closely monitored’ sailing through disputed waters Venice could be submerged entirely if…

The Independent UK

Pope Leo slams global injustice and exploitation on outspoken Africa visit

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Political violence in South Africa is driven by a power elite trying to establish dominance – new research

For much of the past two decades, South Africa’s recurring waves of protest have been interpreted through a dominant lens: the failure of the post-apartheid state to deliver services to its poorest citizens. Rising unemployment, corroding infrastructure and inadequate housing are the familiar explanations offered.

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Dakar hosts 10th peace forum amid rising tensions across Africa

The Senegalese capital Dakar is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday – an anniversary edition taking place against a backdrop of major geopolitical shifts across the continent and competition over the continent's resources.

Radio France Internationale

Weather tracker: temperatures in Spain and Brazil well above late April norm

Seville could see 34C this week and parts of Brazil could hit high 30s, while storms forecast in southern Africa

The Guardian - UK

Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo XIV heads to shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV headed to a Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade. Earlier, the pontiff celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people.

Euronews

Pope Leo calls for ‘weapons to fall silent’ in Ukraine and commends ceasefire in Lebanon

Pope Leo has appealed for an end to the war in Ukraine during his tour of Africa.

The Independent UK

Beyond restitution, towards 'universal museums': the case for sharing heritage

France this week passed a law to simplify the restitution of art and artefacts looted from its former colonies and now held in public collections, a move designed to speed up the response to requests from countries in Africa. Senegalese philosopher Souleymane Bachir Diagne reflects on what the reform means…

Radio France Internationale

Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV has called for Angolans to fight the “scourge of corruption” with a culture of justice

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Small businesses that go green could make a big impact in South Africa: study analyses what’s in their way

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 98% of all businesses in South Africa. There are between 2.4 million and 3.5 million in the country. They play a vital role in creating an estimated 66% of all jobs and supporting local economies.

The Independent UK

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China

The Independent UK

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump: ‘Debating the president is not my interest at all’

Pope Leo XIV has pushed back against media coverage of his reported feud with US President Donald Trump, saying much of the reporting on his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects" and had become "commentary on commentary."

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump

After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.

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The Independent UK

‘Not in my interest’: Pope Leo says he won’t debate Trump as Africa tour continues

Pope Leo addressed spiraling back-and-forth saga with Trump amid Africa tour

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Pope Leo XIV's visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage

The pope’s planned visit to a Catholic chapel in Angola that was connected to the slave trade is seen as a symbolic moment by some Africans

The Independent UK

A son of ex-Zimbabwe President Mugabe enters a plea deal to avoid attempted murder charge

Robert Mugabe's youngest son has pleaded guilty to firearm-related charges and illegal entry in South Africa

The Independent UK

Trump team won’t let Kilmar Abrego Garcia self deport. They hope to force him to an African nation he’s never visited

ICE is finalizing plans to send the Salvadoran immigrant at the center of the president’s mass deportation campaign to Liberia

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Man played obscene videos in front of his daughter to desensitize her. Then he gets her pregnant and flees to Africa: ‘Her mother knew’

Diabolical would be an understatement.

Euronews

Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in Asia and Africa

The Iran war has exposed the fragility of global fossil fuel supply chains. Now dozens of countries across Asia and Africa are turning to nuclear power as their answer.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo’s Mass to attract more than half a million for biggest event of historic African tour

Pope Leo XIV is marking the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa

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