Africa

• South Africa: Ramaphosa refuses to resign after impeachment committee is formed 14 May 2026
  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 his game ranch. The controversy centres on claims that in 2020 over half a million US dollars,…
• Egypt: Christian YouTuber sentenced to five years in prison 7 May 2026
  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 100,000 subscribers, was convicted under blasphemy laws on charges including ‘misuse of social media’ and ‘contempt of…
• 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’…