Pope Leo denounces mineral colonisation during Africa tour in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo arrived in Equatorial Guinea on April 21, marking the final leg of his Africa tour.During his visit, he denounced the "colonisation" of Africa's minerals and criticised the "lust for power" in the country.The pontiff's arrival was met with adoring crowds in Malabo, the administrative capital, where he was the first pope to visit since 1982.He travelled in an open-sided Popemobile to the presidential palace, thrilling the largely Catholic population.Equatorial Guinea is governed by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Africa's longest-serving leader since 1979.The country has significant oil wealth, with oil accounting for nearly half of its GDP and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 05:31 LONDON
