Summary

  • Pope Francis arrives in Uganda on the second leg of African trip

  • Pope calls Africa 'the continent of hope'

  • Pope addresses tribalism, corruption and radicalisation in Kenya

  • Pope hits out at 'unjust distribution of land'

  • Burundi official survives ambush

  • Email stories and comments to africalive@bbc.co.uk - Friday 27 November 2015

Live Reporting

Clare Spencer, Damian Zane and Hugo Williams

  1. Pope leaves Munyonyo

    The Pope has left after delivering his address at the Munyonyo martyrs' shrine. 

    He will now travel to stay at the residence of the papal envoy in Mbuya, on the outskirts of the capital, Kampala. 

    Ugandan troops have been deployed to guard the residence and all roads leading to it have been closed, local media reports. 

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  2. Pope ends address

    Pope Francis ends his address to huge cheers with a sign-off in Luganda, the most widely spoken language in Uganda: 

    Omukama Abawe Omukisa! [God Bless You!]

  3. Pope honours Christian tradition in Uganda

    Pope Francis has been praising the martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their faith at the very site where he is now holding Mass: 

    The Christian community in Uganda grew strong through the witness of the martyrs... We stand here today in Munyonyo at the place where King Mwanga determined to wipe out the followers of Christ. He failed in this, just as King Herod failed to kill Jesus.

    The light shone in the darkness, and the darkness could not overcome it. After seeing the fearless testimony of Saint Andrew Kaggwa and his companions, Christians in Uganda became even more convinced of Christ’s promises.

  4. Pope begins address

    Pope Francis is at the podium and has begun his address, speaking in Italian:

    Follow the address live here (with English translation):

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  5. Satirist on what not to wear in Zimbabwe

    In this week's satirical round-up of news from the continent, Ikenna Azuike considers the views of Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe on short shirts and rape.

    What’s Up Africa: What not to wear in Zimbabwe

    Satire series What's Up Africa is a BBC and RNW Media co-production broadcast on Wednesdays and Fridays on Focus on Africa on BBC World News and partner stations across Africa from 17:30 GMT.

  6. Issues Ugandans want Pope to tackle

    The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga has been speaking to Focus on Africa TV from the Munyono martyrs' shrine near Kampala, where Pope Francis is expected to speak any minute. 

    She says many Ugandans have been telling her that they hope the Pope will tackle two big issues on his visit: 

    1. Corruption

    2. Peaceful elections in 2016 

  7. Pope arrives for Munyonyo Mass

    What an atmosphere! 

    A loud claxon is blowing, the MC is shouting over the microphone and the crowds are ululating as Pope Francis' vehicle arrives at Munyonyo martyrs' shrine. 

    The BBC's Patience Atuhaire confirms His Holiness has just arrived: 

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  8. Celebrations under way ahead of Pope Francis arrival

    There's traditional drumming and dancing and general excitement as the master of ceremonies prepares the crowd for Pope Francis' arrival, which he says, should be "any minute".  

    A reporter for local NBS TV posted these photos on Twitter a few minutes ago: 

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  9. Focus on Africa TV's guest presenter

    Focus on Africa TV has a special edition of the programme at 17:30 GMT, co-presented by Sophie Ikenye and Nancy Kacungira, winner of the inaugural BBC World News Komla Dumor Award.

    Today is Nancy's last day working with us after a three-month stint at the BBC headquarters in London. 

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    Read Nancy's latest BBC piece, Born in the USA but choosing Ghana

  10. Cartoonist on the Pope and term limits

    Ugandan cartoonist Victor Ndula commemorates the Pope's visit with a cartoon poking fun at the idea of term limits, which do not exist for the position of Pope. 

    He imagines what Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni (29 years in power) and Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (35 years in power) would think of the Vatican's absence of term limits: 

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  11. Ugandans gather for papal Mass

    The Pope is now en route to the Munyonyo martyrs' shrine, about 15km (nine miles) south of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. 

    The choir is in full voice, singing hymns in anticipation of his arrival 

    A reporter for local NBS TV has posted these photos, taken earlier at the venue:

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  12. Who will you vote for?

    Away from the Pope's visit to Uganda, remember to place your vote in the BBC's African Footballer of the Year 2015. 

    You can place your vote here. If you haven't made your mind up, check out the video below: 

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  13. Awaiting the Pope's first Uganda Mass

    A BBC producer snaps our reporter Catherine Byaruhanga at the Munyonyo shrine, where Pope Francis will be arriving shortly to lead a Mass service : 

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  14. Popemobile up close

    Here's a better shot of the Kia - the vehicle the Pope is using in Uganda.

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  15. Uganda's pope souvenirs

    While the Pope talks to dignitaries in Uganda's capital Kampala, crowds wait and sellers have their souvenirs ready:

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  16. Pope praises Uganda for its treatment of refugees

    In his first speech in Uganda, Pope Francis has been talking about the need to welcome refugees and look after them properly:

    Here in East Africa, Uganda has shown outstanding concern for welcoming refugees, enabling them to rebuild their lives in security and to sense the dignity which comes from earning one’s livelihood through honest labour.

    Our world, caught up in wars, violence, and various forms of injustice, is witnessing an unprecedented movement of peoples. How we deal with them is a test of our humanity.

    Uganda hosts refugees from South Sudan and Somalia among other countries.

  17. Pope: Remember the elderly

    Talking to dignitaries at Uganda's State House, Pope Francis says he has words of encouragement for young Ugandans - who make up the majority of the population.

    But he also wants to make sure that the older people in society are not forgotten about:

    But I also wish to mention the blessing which you have in the elderly. They are the living memory of every people. Their wisdom and experience should always be valued as a compass.

  18. Pope: Africa is the 'continent of hope'

    Pope Francis is talking to Ugandan government members and foreign diplomats at State House in Entebbe:

    The world looks to Africa as the continent of hope. Uganda has indeed been blessed by God with abundant natural resources, which you are challenged to administer as responsible stewards.

  19. What can the Pope learn from Africa?

    Listen in to BBC's World Have Your Say in 20 minutes' time.

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  20. What Kenyans made of the Pope's stadium speech

    The Pope is now in Uganda on the second leg of his African tour, but people in Kenya are still digesting his message there.

    These young Kenyans were impressed with the Pope's call for unity against tribalism, and his message that the fight against corruption can start now: