Sub-Saharan Africa
Op-ed: The Pope’s Trip to Africa Highlights Catholic Diplomacy, as Cameroon Ceasefire Shows Faith’s Peace Role
During Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to Africa, Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis reached a ceasefire in anticipation of the Pope’s arrival. This halt in violence signals hope for the region and symbolizes the role of the Catholic Church in diplomacy.
Kenyan Soldier Killed by a Mortar Bomb as Conflict in the DRC Rages On
On Oct. 24, a Kenyan soldier was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during fighting between the pro-government East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) and the rebel group M23.
Despite Ceasefire Talks, The Sudan Conflict Escalates
The Sudanese military and a paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), fight over military and governing power.