News24 | Ramaphosa lauds late Pope Francis for seeking to 'unite humanity'

In Goma, DRC, the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital has been providing free mental health consultations since March 24 for those affected by the recent M23 rebel fighting, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacements. Patients, like Patience Kahindo and Jospin Kasereka, have shared traumatic experiences, exacerbating mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The situation is worsened by the government's recent suspension of former president Joseph Kabila's political party over...

Tonney Mkwapatira, who lives with albinism, mourned the murder of his childhood friend, Chikumbutso Masina, a victim of targeted violence against individuals with albinism in Malawi, where over 170 such crimes have occurred since 2014. Mkwapatira, an activist and teacher, has called for the release of government inquiry findings into these attacks, which he believes involve political figures and are exacerbated during electoral periods. He founded the Albino Association of Malawi to support children with...

The R360-million SAPS tender awarded to Vusimusi Cat Matlala has been marred by irregularities and misrepresentation, as revealed by an internal audit. Top cop Fannie Masemola was alerted to these issues in January and was advised to cancel the tender, but he did not take action. This situation highlights significant concerns regarding procurement practices within the SAPS. Full Article

Summary During the Easter weekend in Cape Town, a violent series of incidents resulted in the deaths of five individuals, with six others sustaining gunshot injuries and requiring hospitalization. These shootings occurred in separate locations throughout the city, contributing to a notably bloody holiday. Additionally, authorities discovered a sixth body, but the absence of visible wounds left the cause of death undetermined. Full Article

Millions of African Catholics and leaders are mourning the late Pope Francis, who significantly raised the profile of Africa within the Catholic Church, home to 272 million followers, and was regarded as a voice for the marginalized. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised him as a champion of the poor, while statistics show seven million Africans converted to Catholicism last year, highlighting the continent's growing importance. Despite this growth, Africa...

Research led by the University of Exeter reveals that wild chimpanzees in west Africa share fermented African breadfruit, which contains low levels of alcohol, suggesting they may experience bonding benefits similar to humans. Observations showed the sharing behavior among all ages and sexes, with some chimpanzees preferring the fermented fruit over others. This study raises questions about the evolutionary origins of feasting behaviors and indicates that chimpanzees could intentionally seek out ethanolic fruits, hinting at...