Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years for 191 murders

A Mombasa court has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison after his conviction for murdering 190 children and one adult in the Shakahola starvation-cult case.

Birmingham Inter Faith Week programme opens across the city on Sunday

A week of talks, community events and interfaith activities will take place across Birmingham and Solihull from 8 to 15 November, with many events free and open to the public.

Pope Leo XIV begins 12-day South American visit

Pope Leo XIV has departed Rome for a 12-day journey through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, covering ten cities between 6 and 17 November.

Ethiopia’s economy revised to $201 billion after GDP rebasing

Ethiopia has revised the estimated size of its 2024/25 economy upward by 59.2% after updating the base year and expanding the activities counted in its national accounts.

A Taste of Home in Erdington: Inside Afriqana Restaurant & Lounge

Mark Bareta visits Afriqana in Erdington, where African dishes, selected live music nights and lounge space welcome Birmingham’s diverse communities.

APLA Appoints Dr Dabney Yerima as Special Envoy

APLA names Dr Dabney Yerima as Special Envoy and Leadership Board member, with a mandate for political representation, special missions and institutional engagement.

ANC slumps to historic low as South Africa confirms 2026 local-election results

South Africa’s final local-election outcome leaves the ANC at about 31%, the DA near 25% and the MK Party around 10%, triggering coalition talks across many municipalities.