February 10

• Cardinal Says Church in Africa Ready to Evangelise

  CISA

  The President of the Africa Family Life Federation (FAAF/AFLF), Robert Cardinal Sarah has said that Africans are ready to hear and spread the Gospel. Read more »

• Diocese Launches Year of Christ the Teacher

  CISA

  The Catholic Diocese of Machakos in Kenya on February 4, 2012 launched the year of Christ the Teacher during the annual diocesan prayer day held at the Komarock Shrine. Read more »

• EAJA Lauds Ruling On Editors

  CISA

  Eastern Africa Journalists Association (EAJA) has praised a Ugandan court for dismissing a state instigated forgery case against two senior editors with the Daily Monitor, which... Read more »

• Visiting Cardinal Urges for Renewal of Vows

  CISA

  Visiting Brazilian cardinal-elect Joao Braz de Aviz has urged members of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) to always renew their vows as they continue to serve Jesus... Read more »

• Mufti Says Civil Disobedience is a 'Loss' for Country

  Egypt Online

  The Mufti of the republic Dr. Ali Gomaa said that civil disobedience is a loss to Egypt. He added that we are currently living a very critical moment of Egypt's history, which... Read more »

• Muslim Brotherhood - Ready to Form New Coalition Government

  Aswat Masriya

  The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) called for the dismissal of Kamal Al-Ganzouri's cabinet and said it was ready to form a national coalition government headed by a MB leader. Read more »

• JNI Condemns Same-Sex Marriage

  Leadership

  The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), has condemned same sex marriage describing it as ungodly Read more »

• How We Raided Boko Haram Hideout in Kano - JTF

  Daily Trust

  Kano State Joint Security Task Force yesterday gave its own account of the Monday's raid at the Mariri home of a Boko Haram suspect during which four members of the religious body... Read more »

• Focus On Muhammad (saw) Part III [column]

  Daily Observer

  Khadeejah took her husband Muhammad (SAW) to a cousin of hers named Waraqah Bin Nawfal Bin Asad Bin Abdul Wzza. This man became a Christian during the pre-Islamic times, known as... Read more »

• Akpabio - Rebuilding Broken Walls of Madalla [analysis]

  The Moment

  THE December 25, 2011 bombing of the catholic church, St. Theresa, Madalla, Niger State, would remain fresh in the memories of Nigerians for a long time, partly because of the... Read more »

• Church Must Contribute to Fight Against Alcoholism

  ANGOP

  An Evangelic Reformed Church in Angola (IERA) official defended on Thursday here the need for churches to be more and more united, so as to help in the fight against excessive... Read more »

• JNI Calls for Special Prayers Against Same-Sex Marriage

  Leadership

  The Jama'atul Nasril Islam (JNI) on Thursday called for special prayers against same-sex marriage in the country. Read more »

February 9

• Anglicans Urge UK Action for Nigeria's Threatened Christians

  ACNS

  London, 8 February (ENInews) British Anglicans have called upon the United Kingdom government to support those in Nigeria seeking to protect religious minorities of all faiths and... Read more »

• Azhar, Awqaf, IFTAA House Renew Rejection of General Strike Calls

  Egypt Online

  Al-Azhar institution and al-Awqaf Ministry on Wednesday 8/2/2012 renewed their rejection of calls to enter into a general strike in Egypt on Saturday. Read more »

• CDC-Police Clash Resurrected - Sheik Konneh Backs LNP

  New Dawn

  If the country were still in a campaign season, Sheik Kafumba Konneh would have been castigated by now. This would have been so because the former Truth and Reconciliation... Read more »

• Glencore-Xstrata Merger Is Chance to Boost Financial Transparency [press release]

  Christian Aid

  Mining giants Glencore and Xstrata should use their planned merger as a chance to introduce greater transparency into their finances, says Christian Aid. Read more »

• Pastoral Address the Right Reverend Professor W. P. Stephens Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church the Gambia [document]

  Foroyaa

  A central element in our Methodist understanding of the church, as indeed of the Christian faith, is partnership. Read more »

• Pope Shenouda Denounces Calls for Civil Disobedience

  Egypt Online

  The Orthodox Coptic Church has denounced calls for civil disobedience in Egypt. Read more »

• Boko Haram - Archbishop of Canterbury Seeks Support

  Leadership

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, on Wednesday called on the British Government to do all it can to support Nigeria in its fight against terror. Read more »

• 'Islamic Preacher' Sacked From Niger

  Daily Trust

  A self acclaimed Islamic preacher, Sheik Mohammad Isa Okete, in Niger State has been sacked for preaching contrary to the teachings of Islam. He was alleged to have said that... Read more »

• Hisbah Holds Special Prayer Session Over Insecurity

  Daily Trust

  The Hisbah Guard in Kano State has held a special prayer session over the insecurity in the state, and the country. During the prayers, the Commandant General of the group, Sheikh... Read more »

• Islamic Bank, Jaiz, Opens Doors to the Public

  This Day

  After months of controversy generated by the introduction of the non-interest banking in the country, also known as Islamic banking, Jaiz Bank Plc quietly opened its doors for... Read more »

• Islamic Banking - Jaiz Bank Opens in Kaduna

  Leadership

  The controversial Islamic banking model which lays emphasis on interest- free loan facility has commenced full operation in Kaduna. Read more »

• Anglicans Appeal for Harmony, Understanding Between Muslims and Christians

  ACNS

  Anglican leaders from across the continent of Africa have made an emotional appeal to Muslim faith leaders to stand with them in opposition to "tragic violence that is destroying... Read more »

• Women in Action Launch 2012 Save a Tamar Support Group for Victims of Abuse

  Biz-Community

  Trained trauma counsellors, some of whom are survivors of abuse themselves, welcomed visitors warmly to the first support group meeting organised by Women in Action (WiA) at the... Read more »