Akpabio sues Natasha over ‘apology’ video and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…
Next pope needs ‘steady diplomatic hand’, faces ‘complicated time’ ahead, anthropologist says
As cardinals voted for a second day to choose the next head of the Catholic church, speculation continued over which names might be put forward inside the Sistine Chapel. Whoever the next…
Papal choices: It’s all about a name!
As Catholics wait with bated breath for the name of the next pope, we take a look at what’s behind a pontiff’s name. From where the tradition came from, to the most…
Did Macron attempt to interfere with papal conclave?
The conservative Italian press is accusing Emmanuel Macron of trying to interfere with the outcome of the conclave, in favor of a French candidate. These accusations prompted a strong reaction from The…
France first Western nation to host Syria’s new leader
France is the first Western country to welcome Ahmed al-Sharaa, who with the toppling of Bashar al-Assad last December, shed his fatigues and his Islamist militia leader name Abu Mohammed al-Joulani. The…
Bangladeshi Islamists protest proposal for women’s rights
Thousands of supporters of an Islamist group turned out on the streets of Dhaka to oppose a plan to enshrine equal rights for women. The protestors claimed the proposal would violate religious…
Important conclave for african catholics
The continent as a whole is strong in the faith, it is the only region where numbers are still growing and it ordains the highest number of priests in the world. With…
Photojournalist tells of ‘shocking’ reality for civilians displaced by DR Congo conflict
Despite ongoing peace talks, fighting continues in parts of DR Congo between local forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The M23 has taken control of much of the eastern part of DR Congo…
Gaza: UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ by Israeli strikes
A group of more than 20 United Nations experts said world leaders faced a decision "to remain passive and witness the slaughter of innocents or take part in crafting a just resolution"…
A backpack supporting deaf kids
This time, Bibiraii Amodu is exploring the MADHouse in Lagos, Nigeria. Plus, a backpack supporting deaf kids, Rwandan architect Jean-Paul Sebuhayi and cartoons on health issues from South Africa.…