Kerry’s trip and other African matters

The number of Moroccan King Mohammed’s private residences funded by the national treasury

On 25th October 2015, less than a month back, when India lost its bearings against South Africa in the ODI in Mumbay it sent a clear message to the pundits of the game that spin was no longer India’s forte.

The Roman Catholic youth from East Africa have praised Pope Francis for his unwavering stand on climate change issues.

The Economist
Tanzania: East African Youth Back Pope Over Climate Change Matters
AllAfrica.com
Arusha — The Roman Catholic youth from East Africa have praised Pope Francis for his unwavering stand on climate change issues. The youth said the Pontiff has stood out among the world leaders as an outstanding advocate of environment protection.
Ross Douthat's Erasmus LectureNational Catholic Reporter (blog)
Ushering in the Year of Mercyucanews
Letter: 'Year of Mercy' should include repentanceSalt Lake...

African art to help fund boys' charity trip
The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
Tanya Beaven who is a Teaching assistant at Devizes School has painted a picture of an Elephant to raise funds for students travelling to Tanzania. L-R Ben Thompson, Tanya Beaven and Toby Buller with the painting. Pics by Diane Vose DV2168/02 ...

Kenyans on social media yesterday again unleashed on an international media outlet, this time on Fox News after the US network ran a news segment titled “Pope Visits War-Torn Africa” following Pope Francis’ arrival in Kenya for the start of a 3-day, 3-country tour of Africa.

The Holy father’s trip includes stops in Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic.

Following the news segment, several Kenyans took to twitter to express their frustration of frequent description of the continent by...

John Kerry becomes the first US secretary of state to visit the Somali capital Mogadishu, which is recovering from years of conflict

Waziri wa ulinzi wa Israeli Moshe Yaalon ameomba radhi kusema John Kerry anajiona kama mwokozi wa amani kuhusu mzozo wa Mashariki ya kati.

Waziri wa maswala ya kigeni nchini Marekani John Kerry yupo mjini Cairo nchini Misri ili kukutana na raiswa taifa hilo.