Some who fled abuses in Equatorial Guinea fear pope’s visit might legitimize longtime ruler

People who have fled abuses in Equatorial Guinea and are taking refuge elsewhere fear that the pope's visit to the Central African country could launder the image of Africa's longest-serving ruler

April 22, 2026Updated: April 22, 2026

By OPE ADETAYO

Regional

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

State

In rural Nebraska, data center concerns cross political lines

Some who fled abuses in Equatorial Guinea fear pope’s visit might legitimize longtime ruler

Regional

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

State

In rural Nebraska, data center concerns cross political lines

City of Kimball increases pool rates for summer 2027

NPPD planning power line project connecting parts of southern Nebraska and northern Kansas

23 Nebraska National Guard members return home from Washington deployment

Sidney wins Lady Raider golf Invitational

Nebraska among leaders in $17-billion settlement with Meta

Sports

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April