Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are responding to an Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no approved vaccine. The disease spreads through contact…

Nigerian forces working with US troops say they have killed 175 IS fighters in a series of joint operations in northeastern Nigeria targeting the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The strikes destroyed…

Authorities in Kenya are responding to a growing international trade in giant African harvester ants, prized by collectors in Europe and Asia as exotic pets. Two recent convictions for ant smuggling have highlighted…

Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to resign after the South African parliament announced the formation of a multi-party impeachment committee to reinvestigate allegations linked to the theft of large amounts of cash hidden at…

A Coptic Christian content creator in Egypt has been sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour after posting online videos explaining and defending his faith. Augustinos Samaan, who has more than…

During a visit to Equatorial Guinea, the last leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged national leaders to commit to justice, peace, and responsible leadership. Reflecting on themes drawn…

As South Sudan aims to hold elections in December, concerns are growing about whether current peace efforts can prevent renewed conflict. The fragile transition process, rooted in the 2018 peace agreement, faces mounting…

During a visit to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian pope, has made a historic journey to Annaba, the site of ancient Hippo where Saint Augustine once ministered. Addressing a small Christian…

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has intensified, with the United Nations reporting nearly 700 civilian deaths from drone strikes since January, many occurring in regions such as Darfur and Kordofan. The ongoing conflict…

In northern Mozambique, communities are facing renewed violence as Islamist insurgents linked to IS reassert control in vulnerable areas. Armed groups have openly entered villages, spreading fear and targeting civilians. The gas-rich northern…