Africa

• Equatorial Guinea: Pope urges leaders to commit to justice 24 April 2026
  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 from St Augustine, he contrasted the pursuit of power with the call to serve the common good.…
• South Sudan: problems as elections are planned for December 24 April 2026
  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 strain from increased ceasefire violations, political divisions, and ongoing insecurity. Rivalry between President Salva Kiir and First…
• Algeria: Leo is the first pope to visit ancient Hippo 16 April 2026
  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 community in a predominantly Muslim nation, he shared with ‘the beloved children of the Church in Algeria’…
• Sudan: UN reports nearly 700 killed this year from drone strikes 16 April 2026
  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 between the army and the RSF has devastated communities, with attacks hitting homes, schools, and markets; children…
• Mozambique: IS insurgency is revitalised after USAID cuts 10 April 2026
  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 Cabo Delgado region has been ravaged by eight years of killing and land grabs, causing widespread displacement…