May 19
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Intmin Bans Islamist Group Ansar Al-Chariaa From Gathering in Kairouan
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Interior Ministry banned on Friday Salafist movement Ansar al-Chariaa from holding an annual meeting on Sunday in the city of Kairouan. Read more »
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Bishop Mambo Shocked By PF Change of Heart
Zambia Reports
Church of God overseer Bishop John Mambo says he is shocked at how the Patriotic Front government has turned against the poor. Read more »
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Kabwe Pastor's Prophecy Divides Family
Times of Zambia
A NAMED Kabwe Pentecostal church pastor's prophesy has caused confusion in a family after he allegedly singled out two members for practicing satanism. Read more »
May 18
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Islam - the Question That Changed My Life - Ex-Outlawz Member [interview]
Daily Trust
Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale is a former rapper and member of Tupak Shakur's rap group Outlawz popularly known as Napoleon. Born in Newark, New Jersey on October 11, 1977 to Muslim... Read more »
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Sokoto Mass Wedding - Screening Attracts the Young and Old
Daily Trust
Females and males of different ages in their clusters waited unwearyingly as the screening for the mass wedding in Sokoto was to be conducted. Read more »
May 17
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Cleric Defends Kabogo's Decision to Move County HQ to Thika Town
The Star
Anglican Church of Kenya Assistant Bishop Charles Muturi has defended Kiambu governor William Kabogo for shifting his office base to Thika town. Read more »
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Garissa Muslims Decry Use of Pigs in Tuesday Demonstration
The Star
A section of Muslim faithful in Garissa town have protested against the actions of the organizers' of the "Occupy Parliament" of painting the name of Hon. Adan Dualle on one of the... Read more »
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The Star
The priest-in-charge of Christ the King Catholic Parish in Nanyuki town is recuperating at Huruma Mission Hospital after being hit with a hammer on the head by his employee. Read more »
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Ghanaian Chronicle
An Accra-based pastor is standing trial at an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a businessman of an amount of GH¢122,500, under the pretext of supplying him with... Read more »
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U.S. Policy Spotlights the Human Right of Religious Freedom
State Department
Among U.S. values, religious freedom is prominent, and it is a human right the United States vigilantly protects at home and spotlights in its foreign policy. Read more »
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Ban Christian Holidays Too! [opinion]
Namibian
I HAVE heard enough of the heated debate between the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) over whether Bible studies should be re-introduced in... Read more »
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Don't Shift Responsibilities [column]
Namibian
I HAVE respect for the outcry of Christian believers who are urging the government to have Bible lessons reintroduced in its schools. Read more »
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How to Teach Religions Studies in School [opinion]
New Era
ENCOURAGING Bible studies or religious instruction in schools is not at odds or in conflict with Namibia being a secular State. Whilst it is true that the Republic of Namibia is a... Read more »
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Govt, Pastors Clash Over Family Values
Observer
The state minister for Gender and Culture, Rukia Nakadama, has urged religious leaders to put family issues first on their agenda. Read more »
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We Need Peace to Rebuild Nigeria - Oritsejafor
Leadership
President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has said that peace is necessary to rebuild Nigeria and restore herprestige in the committee of nations. Read more »
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'Call to Worship Africa' Concert On This Month
The Herald
THE annual Call to Worship Africa concert begins on May 24 with South African-based artiste Mkhululi Bhebhe as the major drawcard. Read more »
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Hajj 2013 - NAHCON Inaugurates Air Carriers Screening Committee
Daily Trust
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a committee which will screen air carriers for this year's Hajj operations. Read more »
May 16
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Anglicans Urged to Engage in Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
ACNS
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu commends the "exciting and promising initiative". Read more »
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Five Important Traits of Good Husband Material
Capital FM
Your marriage can be the most beautiful thing to ever happen to you but only if you go into it knowing exactly why you are getting into it in the first place. There are marriages... Read more »
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Muslim Brotherhood Party to Host Former Malaysian Premier
Aswat Masriya
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) will host former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad next Saturday in Cairo, the party has said. Read more »
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Fashion - Dressing for Baptism
Observer
Well, I decided to wear a looooong white dress complete with a green jacket for my children's baptism. Read more »
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Wedding - Rhitah Now Prefers to Be Called Mrs Ssemujju
Observer
Rhitah Nakibuule Splendor and Paul Ssemujju walked down the aisle on Saturday at Kansanga Miracle Centre under the watchful eyes of Pastor Geoffrey Ssenyonjo. They later hosted... Read more »
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Shettima Condoles Slain Borno CAN Scribe's Family
Vanguard
Gover-nor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has commiserated with the families and the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, over the death of its Secretary, Borno State chapter,... Read more »
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Gunmen Kill Borno CAN's Secretary
Vanguard
Just as President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States as a result of the sectarian terrorism caused by the Islamist Boko Haram... Read more »
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March for Christ Ends Tomorrow
New Era
The Kruistog (Crusade) project comes to an end this weekend with the last team expected to enter Windhoek tomorrow. Read more »
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