Pope Francis acknowledged Saturday that he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments, saying his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was “a bit of a test” that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire.Speaking…
Day: July 30, 2022
Somali President Urging Public to Help Millions Hit by Drought
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on the Somali public to join the government’s effort to help millions of people in the country affected by the drought. The U.N. says 7.7 million Somalis have been affected by the drought.Speaking at a …
UN Agency Calls for More Protection for African Refugees and Migrants
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, Friday called for more to be done to protect African refugees and migrants from traffickers on their way from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa toward North Africa and Europe.UNHCR spokeswoman Shabia Mantoo says traffickers…
Zambia Debt Relief Pledge Clears Way for $1.4 Billion, IMF Says
Zambia’s creditors pledged to negotiate a restructuring of the country’s debts on Saturday, a move International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva welcomed as “clearing the way” for a $1.4 billion IMF program.The creditor committee, …