Congolese Catholics Hope for First African Pope in Modern Era
Catholic families across the Democratic Republic of Congo are gathering around televisions to follow the papal conclave with high hopes that their compatriot, 65-year-old Cardinal […]
Articles by Pawla Nibramich
DR Congo Referee Lynched and Burned by Mob Amid Rising Lawlessness in Bukavu
A pall of sorrow hangs over the Democratic Republic of Congo following the brutal lynching of football referee Patrick Ngalamulume in Bukavu, South Kivu Province. […]
Kenya’s Cardinal Sits Out Papal Conclave Due to Health, Not Exclusion, Church Clarifies
The Catholic Church in Kenya has moved on May 6 to dispel swirling speculation regarding Cardinal John Njue’s absence from the forthcoming papal conclave, affirming […]
Sudan: Khartoum Severs Ties with UAE Amid Accusations of Proxy Warfare and Sovereignty Breach
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, Sudan has officially severed relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of fuelling the country’s […]
Port Sudan Under Fire: RSF Drone Strike Shatters Illusion of Safety in Wartime Stronghold
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have, for the first time, extended their military campaign to Port Sudan—the eastern stronghold of Sudan’s military-led government—by launching […]
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé Inaugurated as Premier Amidst Storm over Contested Political Overhaul
Togo has entered a new political epoch this weekend as President Faure Gnassingbé was formally sworn in as Chairman of the Council of Ministers — […]
Mali’s Struggle for Democracy Resurfaces as Citizens Push Back against Political Expurgation
In the dusty streets of Bamako, voices once muffled by military rule rang out again. Hundreds of Malians gathered on 3 May in what is […]
Kenya: Ruto Struck by Hurled Shoe Amid Charged Atmosphere on Development Tour
Kenya’s President William Ruto was struck by a shoe hurled from a crowd during a speech in Kehancha, a town in the opposition-leaning county of […]
Mali’s Gen Goïta Poised to Remain in Power Until 2030 as Regime Allies Back Extended Rule
Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goïta, has secured the endorsement of key political allies to remain President for the next five years—potentially extending his grip […]
Kenyan Opposition MP Shot Dead in Suspected Assassination in Nairobi
Kenyan Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead in Nairobi on Wednesday in what police described as a “targeted and predetermined” attack. The […]