Iran and the US resume nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington increases military pressure and sanctions, while Tehran signals cautious optimism about a diplomatic breakthrough.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea in April, also stopping in Monaco and Spain to promote peace, interfaith dialogue, and migration issues.

NDC Energie has taken over about 80 fuel stations once run by TotalEnergies, marking the French firm’s full exit from Mali

Drone strike in eastern Congo kills M23 spokesman and at least nine others

Zimbabwe has rejected a US health aid deal worth $367m, citing data sovereignty and benefit-sharing concerns

Gunmen killed at least 25 people in coordinated attacks on two villages in Nigeria’s Adamawa State, residents and officials said

Kyiv accuses Russia of deceiving over 1,700 Africans into fighting in Ukraine’s war

Global debt surged nearly $29 trillion in 2025, reaching $348.3 trillion, driven by advanced economies, rising fiscal deficits, and record borrowing worldwide.

Cameroon says detained opposition figure Anicet Ekane died of natural causes, while his family and opposition leaders question the circumstances and demand transparency.

Iran’s foreign minister said a nuclear deal with the United States is within reach before Geneva talks, while both sides trade warnings amid regional tensions.

Sierra Leone said Guinean soldiers crossed into its territory, clashed with security forces, detained personnel and seized weapons, while diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.