TODAY’S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide hear powerful message of God’s mercy, generosity and hope Pope Leo at his Weekly General Audience in St Peter’s Square. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO Millions of Catholics gathered in churches across the world today to celebrate Sunday Mass, hearing a powerful message centred on God’s mercy, forgiveness, generosity and…
Supporting the first democratic elections after brutal civil wars in Mozambique and Cambodia. Disarming thousands of child soldiers in Sierra Leone. Helping to secure Namibia’s independence from South Africa. These are some of the contributions of UN operations around the world to help countries transition from conflict to lasting peace. As the world faces the…
New Delhi, India – Silence descended over Jantar Mantar and the adjoining Parliament Street in central New Delhi at midnight, hours after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its agitation following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Thousands of students and youth protesters had occupied the protest site near the Parliament of India,…
EXPLAINER: International migrants, jobs and crime in South Africa: What do the numbers show? Amid rising hostility towards international migrants, anti-migrant protests have spread across South Africa in 2026. Some have involved intimidation, the denial of access to public services and fatal violence. False information has flourished in this climate, and Africa Check has been…
TODAY”S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide reflect on Jesus’ prayer for glory and discipleship Pope Leo is set to visit France this September. France President Macron met with Pope Leo on April 10, 2026. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Today, Catholics across the globe gathered in churches to celebrate Mass, reflecting on readings that emphasise…
TODAY’S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide reflect on faith, service, and seeing God in Jesus at today’s mass Pope ordains four bishops for Rome. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Today, across Catholic churches around the world, millions of believers gathered for Mass, engaging deeply with a message that intertwined faith, service, and the promise of…
Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. The police and investigators believe the couple suffered fatal stab wounds. On Monday, police arrested the legendary director’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, in connection with the deaths. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list…
KTDA CEO Wilson Muthaura, Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and KTDA chairman Chege Kirundi. PHOTO/FILE. Kenya is one of the world’s largest exporters of tea, but within the country, a growing controversy has arisen over the significant price disparities between tea grown in the East and West of the Rift Valley. Tea farmers in the Eastern…
