African Bishops Oppose Blessing of Same-Sex Couples
In late 2023, the Vatican proposed the blessing of same-sex couples by priests. The bishops of Africa have responded, calling ...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tag: Africa
Controversy Surrounds Early Release of Oscar Pistorius on Parole
Oscar Pistorius, the former world-class sprinter convicted of murdering his girlfriend, has been released on parole and temporarily resides in ...
Indian Navy Deploys Warship to Hijacked Freighters off the Coast of Somalia
The Indian Navy has dispatched the destroyer "Chennai" to pursue and provide assistance to a hijacked freighter with an Indian ...
Somaliland Grants Ethiopia Access to the Red Sea; Somalia Disputes the Agreement
Somaliland has announced its intention to grant landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea, a move that holds significant economic ...
France Finalizes Withdrawal from Niger, Poses Challenges for Germany
The military government in Niger has announced that all French soldiers will be leaving the country, straining Germany both militarily ...
Hundreds of Thousands Flee Fighting in Sudan as Conflict Spreads to Jazeera Province
The conflict between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified, spreading to the previously safe ...
UN Security Council Approves Rapid Troop Withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Despite ongoing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the UN Security Council has granted approval ...
The Struggles of Waste-Pickers: A Closer Look at South Africa’s Recycling Industry
In South Africa, nearly 90 percent of packaging waste is recycled, thanks to the efforts of waste-pickers who rummage through ...
Visit to the New Rulers: German Defense Minister in Niger to Assess Post-Coup Situation
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Niger to visit the German soldiers stationed in the country and gain ...
Coping with Poverty: The Challenges Faced by Egyptians Amidst Economic Crisis
As Egypt grapples with a severe economic crisis and soaring inflation, many Egyptians are struggling to make ends meet. Apart ...
