International

Cameroon’s Bishops Call for Calm as Opposition Declares Election Victory

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"We are now Orphans:" Tens of thousands mourn Raila Odinga in Kisumu

KISUMU 
Tens of thousands of mourners on Saturday gathered in the lakeside city of Kisumu to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics and a symbol of the nation’s democratic struggle. The 80-year-old’s body now…

Raila Odinga: Kenya Police fire shots, tear gas at crowds viewing body of former PM

Nairobi

Chaos erupted in Kenya’s capital on Wednesday after police fired gunshots and tear gas at huge crowds of mourners gathered to view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at a stadium in Nairobi. 
Panic ensued as thousands of supporters fled in all directions. Several…

Madagascar military unit seizes power, ousts President Rajoelina after weeks of unrest

Antananarivo 

An elite military unit in Madagascar has seized power, ousting President Andry Rajoelina after weeks of youth-led protests and deepening political turmoil. 
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, commander of the CAPSAT (Corps of Personnel and…

Kenyan catholic church replaces altar wine after it becomes popular in bars

Nairobi

The Catholic Church in Kenya has introduced a new brand of altar wine for Holy Mass after the previous one became widely available in local bars and shops, raising concerns over its sanctity. 
Simply labelled Mass Wine, the new sacramental drink bears the official coat of arms of the…

What Is Israel’s Endgame in Africa?

From South Sudan to Zambia, Israel steps up charm offensive with aid and arms—but can it win African support?

In late August, Israeli and Zambian officials gathered in Lusaka to reopen Israel’s embassy after more than five decades of severed ties. For Israel’s foreign affairs minister Gideon Saar, it was more than a ribbon-cutting. “…