June 12

• Congo-Kinshasa: Funding Appeal for Emergency Programme for Women and Girls Attacked in Eastern Congo

  An urgent appeal for funds to help women who have been raped by combatants in the conflict in DRC is being made by the Church of Goma Diocese of Bukavu. Read more »

June 11

• South Sudan: 2000 South Sudanese Christians Confirmed in Just Eight Days

  More than 2000 people in the three archdeaconries of Tonj east area in Wau Diocese of South Sudan were confirmed by the bishop during his recent trip around the diocese. Read more »

June 6

• Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Anglicans Return to Shrine for Bernard Mizeki Celebrations

  Thousands of pilgrims from Zimbabwe and beyond are expected to gather in Harare next week to commemorate the life of Bernard Mizeki, a lay African catechist and missionary martyred... Read more »

• Kenya: 'MPs Elected for Public Service, Not Personal Gain' - Kenya Primate

  Bishop of Mombasa: "If you don't like the pay, quit and give someone else a chance in office" Read more »

June 5

• Africa: Archbishop of Canterbury's Speech to the Lords On the Government's Gay Marriage Bill

  Read the Archbishop's speech today during the Lords' debate on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Read more »

June 3

• Africa: Anglicans in Africa Stand Up for Children

  Anglicans from across Africa this week joined governments, civil society and other Christians on the continent to commemorate Child Protection Week. Read more »

• Central Africa: Archbishop Chama - "Anglican Alliance a Catalyst for Change"

  "A catalyst for change" across the Communion is how Archbishop Albert Chama of Central Africa describes the Alliance, as he takes on the position of Chair of the new Board of... Read more »

May 30

• South Africa: Archbishop of Cape Town Encourages Anglican Communion to Think.eat.save [press release]

  The Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Revd Thabo Makgoba, the chair of the Anglican Communion Environment Network (ACEN), is encouraging the 85 million Anglicans in 38 Provinces to... Read more »

May 20

• Tanzania: Three Thousand Attend Enthronement of Tanzania's New Primate

  Around 3,000 people from Tanzania, other parts of Africa and beyond gathered at Dodoma's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Saturday (18 May) for the installation of the Anglican... Read more »

• Africa: Faced With Fracking? Anglican Network Offers Advice [press release]

  Anglicans and Episcopalians are being encouraged to inform themselves and join in the debate about the controversial and growing practice of drilling for natural gas known as... Read more »

May 16

• Africa: Anglicans Urged to Engage in Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

  Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu commends the "exciting and promising initiative". Read more »

May 15

• Zambia: "Avoid Politics of the Belly, Care for Electorate," Zambian Bishop Urges Politicians

  Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia, the Rt Revd William Mchombo has challenged Zambian politicians to stop practicing "politics of the belly if they genuinely care... Read more »

May 8

• Sudan: Primate to Lead South Sudan National Reconciliation Process

  The President of South Sudan has appointed the Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan to chair the national reconciliation committee "trying to heal the mental wounds"' in the... Read more »

• Ghana: Ghana Storms Affected 25,000, Destroy Churches, Schools, Clinics

  The Northern region of Ghana has been hit by several storms during March and April and the Government has declared the affected areas a disaster zone. Read more »

April 29

• Botswana: Diocese of Botswana Elects New Bishop [press release]

  The Diocese of Botswana in the Church of the Province of Central Africa has elected Fr Metlhayotlhe Rawlings Belemi, a priest working in South Africa, as the bishop-elect of the... Read more »

April 26

• Africa: African Churches Urged - "Play Major Role in Road Safety"

  A not-for-profit, self-sustaining road safety organisation known as The Ministry of Safety has urged higher participation from the church and all its networks in the prevention of... Read more »

• Africa: Christians and Churches Urged to Pray for the Media

  Churches and Christians are being urged to mark Sunday 12th May 2013 as a special day of prayer for the media - and to contact their local newspaper, radio and TV station to find... Read more »

• Ghana: Bishop Builds Links Between Portsmouth and Ghana

  From the Diocese of Portsmouth Read more »

• Malawi: Malawi Anglicans - "Politicians' Turncoat Habit Impedes Nation Building"

  Diocese tells its political leaders: "Being a politician is a calling from God". Read more »

April 21

• Zimbabwe: More Zimbabwean Anglicans Back From Exile

  On the April 6, 2013, all roads in the Zimbabwean city of Mutare led to the cathedral of St John the Baptist in the center of the city, as over 3,000 Christians marched to witness... Read more »

April 17

• Central African Republic: Young Anglicans Make Urgent Call for Training

  Young Anglicans from the Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) have called for urgent training of Sunday School and youth leaders to enhance leadership skills among... Read more »

April 16

• Mozambique: Mozambique Bishop Calls for Peace

  Bishop of the Diocese of Niassa in Mozambique, the Rt Revd Mark Van Koevering, has called for peace in the country following the violence and death of at least five people, after... Read more »

April 9

• Southern Africa: Archbishop Scam - Beware Impersonator Extorting Money

  The following statement was released on 8 April by Mr Rob Rogerson, Provincial Treasurer, on behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). Read more »

April 5

• South Africa: Desmond Tutu Wins Templeton Prize for Advancing 'Spiritual Progress'

  Desmond Tutu, a clarion voice from the pulpit during South Africans' struggle against racial apartheid, has won the £1.1m Templeton prize for advancing the "spiritual... Read more »

• South Africa: SA Primate Congratulates Desmond Tutu On Templeton Prize

  From the office of the Archbishop of Cape Town and Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Read more »