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Algeria: Pope Leo makes first papal visit
Pope Leo touched down in Algeria on Monday, beginning an 11 day tour of four African countries. Leo is visiting Algeria to champion Christian-Muslim co-existence. -
Opposition candidate concedes defeat in Benin presidential election
Benin presidential election favourite Romuald Wadagni headed for victory Monday as his opponent conceded defeat even as votes were still being counted. -
Lafarge Trial: Cement firm fined, former CEO jailed
A French court has fined cement group Lafarge $1.3 million for paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists to keep its factory running in Syria during the civil war. -
Nigerian Air Forces launches investigation into deadly airstrike in Yobe state
Nigeria's Air Force has launched an investigation after an airstrike on Sunday allegedly killed dozens of civilians in the country's northeast. -
France: Parliament debates bill to simplify return of stolen artworks
It still has tens of thousands of artworks and artefacts that it looted from its colonial empire. Now, France is debating a bill to simplify returning them to their countries of origin.

