African nations tiptoe around recruitment of citizens by Russian networks
Kenya’s foreign minister is visiting Russia this week under pressure back home to convince Moscow to stop recruiting Kenyans into its military, but Nairobi – like other governments in Africa…
Against Trump’s wish, Iran picks Khamenei’ son as new Supreme Leader; but who’s he?
Billionaire Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war that the United States and Israel launched on Iran, has…
Anglican conservative bloc calls for boycott of Canterbury leadership
A powerful group of conservative Anglicans on Friday urged its members to boycott meetings convened by the Archbishop of Canterbury and halt any financial contributions to the current leadership, escalating…
WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in 9 countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has supported nine countries to begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine, targeting people at high risk of infection across several…
Conservative Anglicans challenge Archbishop of Canterbury with rival leadership
An influential group of conservative Anglicans announced on Thursday the establishment of a new council to lead the global Anglican Communion, in a direct challenge to the authority of the…
MSC imposes war surcharge on shipments to Africa and Indian Ocean islands
Shipping company MSC said on Thursday it would implement a “war surcharge” for cargoes moving to African nations and Indian Ocean islands from the Indian subcontinent and the Gulf countries,…
US-Israel versus Iran war: Executive briefing on happenings in last 24 hours
Three injured, one moderately, in Jerusalem-area Iranian missile impact A day after Ayatollah Khamenei killed, Trump says he’ll talk to Iran’s leaders; adding that strikes could last four weeks…
Over 1,700 Africans fighting for Russia – Ukraine says
More than 1,700 Africans are fighting for Russia in its war in Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow was using deception to trick them…
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026
Pope Leo will visit four countries across Africa from April 13-23, the Vatican announced on Wednesday, with the pontiff making his first major overseas trip in 2026 to the continent…
Top quotes of Jesse Jackson, his gift, passion
United States Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights activist, Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, died Tuesday, at 84, according to the family. Below are top quotes associated with…