- — Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, third stop on Africa tour
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at 4/18/26 9:19amPope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.- — Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa as Benin seeks extradition over coup allegations
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at 4/18/26 8:18amPan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa, where authorities say an extradition process is now underway. - — Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz
- at 4/18/26 7:46amTensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions.
- — Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit
- at 4/18/26 5:50amPope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.
- — Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights
- at 4/18/26 3:11amA controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching and potentially severe consequences for ordinary citizens.
- — Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace
- at 4/18/26 2:00amExcitement is building in Angola as crowds prepare to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the capital, Luanda, during his 11-day tour across four African nations.
- — South Sudan tensions escalate as opposition retakes key stronghold
- at 4/18/26 12:50amThe United Nations Security Council was briefed Friday on the worsening humanitarian conditions in South Sudan less than a week after opposition forces retook the strategic town of Akobo from government troops.
- — ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected
- at 4/17/26 1:49pmDuring a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Antonio Guterres warned that international law was falling apart before the world’s eyes.
- — Guinea: Restrictions on social media platforms lifted
- at 4/17/26 1:32pmRestrictions on several social media platforms that were noticed earlier in the week have now been lifted. Among the platforms were TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
- — World Athletics panel rejects athlete transfers to Turkey
- at 4/17/26 1:20pmA World Athletics panel has refused 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkey, over what it referred to as a ‘coordinated recruitment strategy’ from the country’s government.
- — Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon
- at 4/17/26 10:22amA ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold.
- — Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens
- at 4/17/26 10:21amIn Europe, stocks surged in response to the news, with major indexes in France and Germany rising more than 2%. However, Asian markets, which closed before the announcement, ended the day lower.
- — Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during ceasefire
- at 4/17/26 9:12amUS President Donald Trump thanked Tehran but said the naval blockade on Iran would stay in place until a peace deal is signed.
- — Deportees arrive in Kinshasa from U.S. under Trump agreement
- at 4/17/26 9:04amAfter being deported from the U.S., around 15 people touched down in Kinshasa early Friday, under agreement between the Congolese government and the Trump administration.
- — Mugabe's son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case
- at 4/17/26 8:03amBellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 29, admitted in a Johannesburg court to illegally being in the country and pointing a firearm—but denied shooting and seriously injuring his gardener during an altercation in the upscale Hyde Park suburb.
- — Iran War: Energy shock drives Africa, Asia to nuclear power
- at 4/17/26 7:24amThe Iran war and resulting global energy shock are driving some countries in Africa and Asia to ramp up nuclear power generation.
- — Pope urges young Cameroonians to resist temptation of corruption
- at 4/17/26 7:06amAt Mass in Doula he also told young people to reject every form of abuse or violence, and to always show hospitality and care for one another.
- — Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground
- at 4/17/26 6:53amA group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said.
- — Kenya's societal changes see rise of professional mourners
- at 4/17/26 4:53amHow do you guarantee a good turn out at a funeral? In Kenya, some families are hiring professional mourners to give their loved ones the ultimate send-off.
- — Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500
- at 4/17/26 4:52amGermany is hosting the Affordable Art Fair Berlin from 16 to 19 April 2026. The event brings together dozens of galleries and focuses on artworks priced under €500, aiming to broaden access to contemporary art.
- — Gabon's former prime minister in pre-trial detention following arrest
- at 4/17/26 4:44amAlain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze is under investigation over allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival for which he was one of the organisers.
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