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October 15
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Kenya: Unrest in Parts of Kenya Threat to Polls, Says Annan
The Panel of Eminent African Personalities on Thursday October 11 urged Kenya to deal with the rising cases of violence in parts of the country before elections are held in March... Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Civilians Face Attacks in North Kivu
There is ongoing violence against civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Four days ago, rebels attacked the village of Bilulu, after overcoming the local military garrison,... Read more »
October 10
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Kenya: Be Simple, Bishop Korir Urges Priests
Catholic Bishop of Eldoret diocese Rt Rev Cornelius Korir has urged priests to be exemplar in their lives by leading a life of humility and simplicity, avoiding extravagance. Read more »
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Tanzania: Prime Minister Hails the Late Rugambwa
Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda has commended the Bukoba Catholic diocese for its immense contribution in improving peoples' lives in various sectors including health and education. Read more »
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Nigeria: President of Bishops Conference Urges Government to Act
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, president of the Nigerian Bishops Conference condemned the October 2nd attack on students at the University of Mubi in Northeastern Nigeria. Read more »
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Uganda: Release Political Prisoners, Says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Kampala His Grace Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has asked government to unconditionally release all political prisoners as the country marks 50 years of independence. Read more »
October 6
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Mozambique: Country Marks 20 Years of Peace
Mozambique celebrated, October 4th, the 20th anniversary of the peace agreement that put an end to nearly two decades of civil war that erupted after the independence from... Read more »
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East Africa: Catholic University Graduates Over 2000 Students
The Catholic University of East Africa held its 27th graduation ceremony today October 5 at Langata campus, presenting the largest number of grandaunts (2700) since its inception. Read more »
October 4
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Congo-Kinshasa: Pope Appeals for Peace in DR Congo
Pope Benedict appealed for peace in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday. Speaking to pilgrims and tourists gathered to pray the Angelus with him at the... Read more »
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Madagascar: Disabled Children Get Education
The government of Madagascar has initiated an educational programme for children with Visual, physical and mental disabilities. Read more »
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Kenya: Religious Leaders Condemns Attack On Church
The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya has condemned Sunday's explosion attack that killed a child and wounded nine others at a church in Pangani, Nairobi terming it as an "act of... Read more »
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Kenya: Bishop Condemns Alcoholism
A Catholic bishop has expressed his concern over a heavy alcohol drinking culture among the residents of Central Province. Read more »
September 29
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Nigeria: Saudi-Arabia Deports More Women Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia ignored protests by the Nigerian government over the deportation of female pilgrims to the holy land as the Saudi authorities deported another batch of 510 Nigerian... Read more »
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Uganda: Prioritize Sccs, Bishop Urges Church
Catholic Bishop Emmanuel Obbo of Soroti Diocese in Uganda has urged the Catholic Church in Africa to prioritize the pastoral program of Small Christian Communities (SCCs). Read more »
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Nigeria: Locals See Social Benefits From Spiritual Pilgrimages
Prayers for peace and an end to terrorism and corruption in Nigeria filled Rome's Church of St John the Baptist, as 50 Christian government officials and religious leaders visited... Read more »
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Uganda: Archbishop Odama Awarded a Peace Prize
The Archbishop of Gulu, His Grace John Baptist Odama, has been awarded by the World Vision International. Read more »
September 27
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Kenya: EMBU Diocese Marks Its Family Day
Thousands of Catholic faithful on Sunday September 23 braced the simmering sun and thronged Iriamurai Parish grounds to mark the diocese of Embu's family day. Read more »
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Nigeria: CAN, Catholic Archbishop Condemn Attack
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos Metropolitan See, have joined other well meaning Nigerians to condemn the latest act of terrorism at... Read more »
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Kenya: Tree Planting Campaign Launched
The Mother Earth Network tree planting campaign was started on Saturday September 22 at the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Reuben slums in east of Nairobi. Kwa Reuben is one of the 12... Read more »
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Kenya: Mater Hospital, Celebrates 50 Years
Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Lodwar Catholic Diocese celebrated a Mass in thanksgiving for a golden jubilee of The Mater Hospital on September 22 at the hospital's grounds. Read more »
September 23
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Kenya: Churches Ask Govt to Address Root Causes of Skirmishes
The Church in Kenya has urged the government to ensure security in the country. This comes in the wake of recent killings in Tana River delta where clashes led to the death of over... Read more »
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Sudan: Year of Faith, Core of Bishops Plenary Assembly
Sudan and South Sudan's Bishops started their Plenary Assembly in Juba, on September 19. The Assembly lasts one week and seeks to address three issues: the situation of the major... Read more »
September 22
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Egypt: Mufti Urges Muslims to Endure Insults Peacefully
Muslims angered by cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad should follow his example of enduring insults without retaliating, Egypt's highest Islamic legal official said on Thursday... Read more »
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Somalia: Amid Tensions, Thousands Flee Kismayo
UNHCR is closely following the situation around the Somali port city of Kismayo as thousands of city's residents flee in anticipation of military activities and new clashes. Read more »
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Ethiopia: IOM Airlifts 915 Local Migrants From Yemen
An IOM-charter flight carrying 275 stranded Ethiopian migrants from Yemen to the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa arrived on Tuesday September 25. Read more »
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