Last week Kenyans went back to the voting polls after the Supreme Court annulled elections in August.
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Pope Francis deplores terrorist attacks in New York, Somalia and Afghanistan
“I call on the Lord that he may convert the hearts of the terrorist and free the world of hate and that crazy homicide that abuses the name of God to disseminate death.”
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Catholic leaders welcome more troops in Central Africa, but want weapons
All but three of the 16 prefectures in the country are still controlled by armed gangs, despite the presence of U.N. peacekeepers.
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Kenya’s low voter turnout threatens credibility of presidential election
Voting was postponed to Oct. 28 because of security challenges.
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From poverty to possibility: Microfinance in Africa
The price of that hamburger could help an African family start a business. And the money to do this could be given to them as a loan, not as a charitable gift.
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Kenyan nuns work to educate voters before Oct. 26 election
The sisters already have spent hours in voter education for the repeat election.
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New ruling on 1971 death of South African anti-apartheid activist may bring belated justice
A judge has overturned a finding of suicide and ruled that Ahmed Timol was murdered by South Africa’s Security Police 45 years ago.
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Looking for signs of hope in Somalia after Mogadishu’s devastation
Mogadishu was rocked to its core on Oct. 14 by a truck bombing that left 358 dead and hundreds wounded. The missing are still being sifted for among the scorched rubble.
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As scandals proliferate, South African bishops seek an anti-corruption court
The bishops “urge constitutional experts and the law reform commission to guide the nation on the feasibility of establishing an anti-corruption court, with specialized prosecutors, that would ensure speedy and efficient disposal of corruption cases and financial crimes.”
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Pope Francis condemns terrorist attack in Somalia that killed more than 300
Pope Francis prayed for the victims of a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, that left hundreds dead and countless wounded in one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history.