Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open air mass in Equatorial Guinea

NAMPA / AFP

2026-04-23

Pope Leo XIV will hold an open air mass in Equatorial Guinea on Thursday to end a landmark 11-day trip across Africa that has been the US pontiff's first big international trip. The tour mixing political and pastoral messages, took Leo to four countries, traveling 18,000 kilometres (11,000 miles) and involved eight masses. Whilst embroiled in a diplomatic battle with US President Donald Trump, Leo has repeatedly called for social justice, peace a......

Restricted content

Community

Johannesburg, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - South Africa court halts return of ex-Zambian president's remains, again

2026-04-23 11:30:24

Kyiv, Ukraine, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Prince Harry in Kyiv on surprise trip

2026-04-23 10:00:14

Kyiv, Ukraine, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Prince Harry in Kyiv on surprise trip

2026-04-23 09:30:25

2026-04-23 09:00:20

Bata, Equatorial Guinea, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Fresh paint, careful choreography as pope visits African prison

2026-04-23 06:30:17

London, April 22, 2026 (AFP) - UK police arrest two more after arson attacks on Jewish sites

2026-04-22 23:30:27

Lausanne, April 22, 2026 (AFP) - Tears and smiles at tribute concert for Swiss fire victims

2026-04-22 23:30:27

Lausanne, April 22, 2026 (AFP) - Concert pays tribute to Swiss fire disaster victims

2026-04-22 23:00:23

Bata, Equatorial Guinea, April 22, 2026 (AFP) - Pope hits out at jails in closed-off Equatorial Guinea

2026-04-22 22:00:32

Bata, Equatorial Guinea, April 22, 2026 (AFP) - Pope in Equatorial Guinea criticises prison conditions

2026-04-22 20:30:55

Frankfurt, Germany, April 22, 2026 (AFP) - Just a little late: Frankfurt celebrates new airport terminal

2026-04-22 19:00:28

Latest NAMPA photos

OTJIWARONGO, 21 April 2026 - Nearly 1 000 mandrax tables were allegedly discovered in a goods delivery truck on the Otjiwarongo-Outjo road on Tuesday. Three parcels of cannabis were also allegedly found in the same truck. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - ReconNamibia Assistant Operations Manager, Muundu Kasera. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

KAPAKO, 21 April 2026 - The Kapako Constituency in the Kavango West Region has launched targeted youth tourism workshops aimed at promoting job creation and enterprise development, with leaders calling for practical action, skills development and the sustainable use of natural resources. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - Industry leaders pose for a photo at the 2026 Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - Attendees of the 2026 Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop pose for a photo. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (centre) pictured together with a delegation from the Omaludi organising committee and the Minister in the Presidency, Charles Mubita (far left) at the State House. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 April 2026 - High Court Judge Claudia Claasen on Monday convicted Mechthilde Karomo on two counts of murder and a charge of arson following a fatal shack fire that claimed two lives in December 2022. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

RUNDU, 27 April 2025 - Tuhingireni residents spokesperson Sarafina Shifafure speaking during a community meeting last year. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NAMPA