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Africa
- The quiet faith of Nelson Mandela 9 July 2026Nelson Mandela’s leadership in guiding South Africa peacefully out of apartheid was deeply influenced by the Christian faith that shaped his early life. Raised in a Christian home, baptised as a child, and educated in mission schools, Mandela often spoke of the importance of forgiveness, justice, and human dignity. During…
- Sudan: ICC has ‘concrete evidence’ of war crimes committed by RSF 9 July 2026The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has obtained what it describes as concrete evidence linking leaders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur. According to the ICC’s deputy chief prosecutor, the investigation has reached a significant breakthrough after gathering…
- Morocco: police arrest suspects accused of IS-related terrorist plots 9 July 2026Security authorities in Morocco have announced the arrest of ten suspects accused of belonging to a terrorist cell linked to IS operating in the Sahel region. The coordinated operation took place across seven cities and reportedly prevented planned attacks targeting public safety and key facilities. Those arrested include a former…
- Zimbabwe: constitutional amendments to extend president’s term of office 2 July 2026Zimbabwe’s parliament has approved constitutional amendments that would extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years; to become law, they await the signature of the president, Emmerson Mnangagwa. The changes would lengthen the president’s current and final constitutionally permitted term until 2030. They would also replace direct presidential…
- Africa: UN and others warn of threats from Ebola and El Niño 26 June 2026Representatives from the UN and major aid organisations have warned of growing humanitarian threats affecting millions of people worldwide. Africa is facing a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, with more than a thousand confirmed cases and over 260 deaths reported. Health officials describe it as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record,…