Pope Leo XIV makes first major appearance after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV has made his first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery, as the Vatican continues to provide updates on his recovery.
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NELFUND chief receives AFSA award for student finance work
NELFUND managing director Akintunde Sawyerr has received an award from the African Students Financial Aid Network, recognizing work on student financing.
Ethiopian Airlines flight turns back after Israel bars Indonesian pilot
An Ethiopian Airlines flight returned after an Indonesian pilot was denied entry to Israeli airspace, according to the airline, which described the incident as a mistake.
IMF forecasts Middle East and Central Asia economy to shrink in 2026
The IMF expects the Middle East and Central Asia economy to contract in 2026, citing the effects of conflict and disruption to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Zimbabwean Caine Prize winner denies using AI to write story
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza says he wrote his Caine Prize-winning story himself, responding to claims that artificial intelligence generated the work.
Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali sworn in as London’s newest MP
By Rédaction Africanews and AFP Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali became London’s newest member of parliament on Monday, being sworn in to represent Holborn and St Pancras in Britain’s House of Commons. The 42-year-old won last week’s by-election to replace former prime…
Supreme Court will review asylum case of Nigerian man who cooked meals for terrorist leaders
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN The Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider if a Nigerian man is ineligible for asylum because he cooked meals at a camp for leaders of a group that the U.S. government considers to be a terrorist…
Life returns to Mekelle after Ethiopian forces retake Tigray capital
By Rédaction Africanews and AFP Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, say life is returning to normal after federal forces retook control of the city, which has been seized by Tigray rebels. Passengers continue to arrive at…
Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Namibia’s Zambezi Region
By AFP Namibia has detected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Zambezi Region, making it the second area affected by an outbreak, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said on Sunday. It comes after cases were reported in…
Morocco’s PAM party forms governing coalition with three other parties
By Rédaction Africanews Morocco’s election-winning Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) announced on Monday the formation of a governing coalition with three other parties. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI named PAM leader Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri prime minister and tasked her with…