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Pope's visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes Africa trip
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his four-nation African journey
Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to charge sheet seen by The Associated...
Taiwan president cancels trip to Eswatini and accuses China of pressuring African countries
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
Taiwan's president canceled a planned visit to Africa this week after three countries withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories, under pressure from China, his office said Tuesday.
South Africa police chief in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, faces charges in a corruption scandal involving a $21 million contract
Nigeria charges six people with treason over alleged coup plot
Apr 21, 2026 - World 
Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, according to a charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.

