South Africa’s outspoken opposition leader Julius Malema says the UK government has effectively barred him from attending a conference at the University of Cambridge by failing to process his visa in time. Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was due to speak at the university’s Africa Together Conference on 10 May, but said […]

The Catholic Church in Kenya has addressed public concern over the absence of Cardinal John Njue from the upcoming papal conclave, confirming that he will not attend due to health reasons—despite being eligible and officially invited. Cardinal Njue, 79, is one of 135 cardinals under the age of 80 who are eligible to vote for […]

South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has launched a legal challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, deepening tensions within the country’s fragile government of national unity. The DA is specifically targeting Section 15(A) of the law, which grants the labour minister the power to set binding numerical targets for workplace diversity […]

Port Sudan, once considered a safe haven in Sudan’s brutal two-year civil war, has come under sustained drone attacks for a third consecutive day, triggering a full-scale blackout and widespread fear among residents and aid workers. Sudan’s national electricity provider confirmed that a major power station was hit, resulting in a “complete power outage.” The […]

A bodyguard to Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been charged with aggravated robbery, just days after the country’s top military official, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba — who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son — admitted to detaining him. Edward Sebuufu, better known as Eddie Mutwe, disappeared earlier this month, prompting concerns from human rights groups […]

Evelyn Sekgalakane beamed in white as she walked hand-in-hand down the aisle with Shirley Molala — the woman about to become her sister wife — during a grand wedding celebration at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), a South African church known for embracing polygamy. Following closely behind was the groom, Lesiba Molala, who was […]

Lebanese authorities have issued a stern warning to the Palestinian group Hamas, cautioning it against launching any attacks from Lebanese soil or face the “harshest measures.” The warning, delivered Friday by Lebanon’s Higher Defense Council—the country’s top military authority—comes after several Palestinians and Lebanese nationals were arrested in connection with recent rocket attacks on northern […]

As David Beckham turns 50 on May 2, the global icon reflects on a remarkable journey—one that spans football greatness, business success, and humanitarian impact. From his unforgettable days with Manchester United and Real Madrid to earning over 100 caps for England, Beckham’s influence on the sport remains undeniable. But his legacy reaches far beyond […]

A prominent Tanzanian Catholic priest and outspoken government critic, Fr Charles Kitima, has been violently assaulted in what many fear is a politically motivated attack ahead of the country’s general elections in October. Fr Kitima, who serves as the secretary-general of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), was ambushed late at night in a canteen restroom […]

Catholics gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral in Abidjan on Wednesday for a solemn mass in memory of Pope Francis, whose recent passing has left a deep mark across Africa, where he was widely respected for his commitment to peace, social justice, and inclusion. During his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis visited 10 African countries, building bridges […]