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US President issuing ultimatums and military threats against Iran over Strait of Hormuz access amid April 2026 Middle East conflict.
Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, the first papal visit to the Muslim-majority nation, amid public criticism from US President Donald Trump over the pontiff's calls for an end to violence in the Iran war. The two-day Algerian visit launches a broader African tour covering Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from 13 to 23 April, with the pope framing the trip as an opportunity to promote peace and reconciliation between Christian and Muslim worlds.
Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, the first papal visit to the Muslim-majority nation, amid public criticism from US President Donald Trump over the pontiff's calls for an end to violence in the Iran war. The two-day Algerian visit launches a broader African tour covering Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from 13 to 23 April, with the pope framing the trip as an opportunity to promote peace and reconciliation between Christian and Muslim worlds.
Peter Magyar's Tisza party won a decisive parliamentary majority with record turnout, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar, a political newcomer promising to restore democratic checks and balance, pledged to put Hungary "back on track" with Europe after Orban's clash with the EU over rule-of-law and Ukraine.
France and Britain will organize a "peaceful multinational mission" to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the warring parties, French President Emmanuel Macron announced. The UK confirmed it will not join the US naval blockade of the strait announced by Trump.
Pope Leo told reporters he has "no fear" of the Trump administration and will continue to advocate for peace after Trump attacked him on social media for his stance on Iran, calling him "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy." The pope said his role is to spread the message of the gospel and stand against global conflicts and innocent suffering.
Iran and the United States failed to reach a deal on Sunday to end the Middle East conflict, with disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, though both sides have maintained a temporary ceasefire and Pakistan continues to facilitate dialogue.
Oil prices rebounded sharply and global stock markets fell as investor concerns mounted over the durability of a Middle East ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked and Israeli strikes on Lebanon killing over 200 people. Analysts warn that oil prices will likely remain elevated and volatile until a more permanent regional agreement is reached, with longer-term impacts on growth and inflation uncertain.
Calls are mounting for a US-Iran ceasefire to extend to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah after Israeli strikes killed over 200 people in Lebanon, though Israel and the US say Lebanon was not part of the truce, while Iran signals the talks may collapse.
The African Export-Import Bank has made N$167.3 billion (US$10 billion) available to member states including Namibia through its Gulf Crisis Response Programme to help countries cope with rising food, transport and oil prices caused by Middle East conflict. The liquidity will allow Namibian banks and corporates to maintain supplies of fuel, liquid nitrogen gas and fertilisers despite disruptions to key trade routes.
US lawmakers are split over President Trump's ceasefire announcement regarding Iran, with some Democrats calling for his removal from office over his earlier threat to destroy Iranian civilization, while Republicans largely support the decision as a strong defense posture.
Brent crude has fluctuated between US$109–111 per barrel following US President Donald Trump's threats to take military action against Iran and demands that it reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency warned that the resulting oil and gas crisis is more severe than those of 1973, 1979, and 2022 combined.