Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and Angola
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, ca…
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And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees ⊕
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Presidential elections in Djibouti and Benin at the weekend highlighted how a costly electoral system is reshaping democracy
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Pope Leo heads to Algeria as he starts four-country Africa tour ○
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The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
Gusheshe against the grain: South Africa’s car spinning culture – in pictures ⊖
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In post-apartheid Johannesburg, car spinning, known locally as gusheshe, has grown from a township pastime into one of South Africa’s most striking homegrown sports. The practice began in the 1980s, …
‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub ⊕⊕
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Late-night gallery tours and new venues signal a city staking its claim as a regional arts capital
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Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour ⊕
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
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