Pope Francis rules out women priests
There is much anger among Catholic feminists over comments made by Pope Francis where he ruled out the possibility of women serving as ordained deacons or as members of the clergy. Also…
Congo chess club offers an escape from war
Children at a displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are learning chess in an initiative aimed at relieving stress and encouraging peace amid an "infernal cycle" of violence.…
Rival Sudan forces blacklisted for killing children
The Sudanese military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were added to the blacklist for killing and injuring youngsters and attacking schools and hospitals. The paramilitary was also cited for recruiting…
Ramaphosa re-elected president, South Africa await details of unity government
South Africa had its first parliamentary session after its historic seventh election where the ANC lost its majority rule. The coalition government as it stands has the ANC joining forces with the…