Pope Criticizes Iran War, Links Oil to Global Conflicts

African coverage centres on Pope Leo XIV’s attack on inequality and corruption in Equatorial Guinea, linking oil wealth to everyday hardship. Reports stress that he spoke directly about how oil riches have not reached ordinary citizens and tied this to harsh prison conditions. African outlets present his visit as encouragement for local demands for fairer distribution of resources and better governance.

• •African reports say Pope Leo XIV condemned the gap between Equatorial Guinea’s oil wealth and widespread poverty.
• •Coverage links the country’s corruption to poor public services and overcrowded, abusive prisons.
• •Reports highlight that he told prisoners they were "not alone" and urged them to keep hope.
• •African outlets describe his remarks as a rare public rebuke of Equatorial Guinea’s ruling elite from a global religious leader.
• •Commentary connects his criticism of inequality to broader debates over how African oil revenues are managed.