Africa: Africa/Congo - Resignation and Succession of Bishop of Nkayi

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo, presented by Bishop Daniel Mizonzo. Read more »

Burundi: Cardinal Tagle in Burundi - a Homily On Communion and Prayer for the 75th Anniversary of the St. Peter Claver Seminary

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, visited Burundi on Saturday, May 16,… Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: Appointment of Bishop of Bata

The Holy Father, Leo XIV, has appointed Bishop Miguel Angel Nguema Bee Etete, S.D.B., currently Apostolic Administrator of the same See and Bishop of the Diocese of Ebebiyin, as… Read more »

Chad: Civilians Killed in Chadian Air Strikes Against Suspected Jihadists

Aircraft belonging to the Chadian armed forces attacked Nigerian Boko Haram jihadists on the shores of Lake Chad, resulting in civilian casualties. Read more »

Africa: Leo Xiv in Africa - Pope in Equatorial Guinea - 'The Church's Social Teaching Offers Guidance to All Who Seek Peace and Justice'

"It is always a joy to see places around the world where the Church is growing," said Pope Leo XIV at a press conference on the flight from Luanda to Malabo in Equatorial Guinea,… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Divisions Within the Wazalendo Self-Defense Movement Exacerbate Insecurity

A population caught between a rock and a hard place. This is how the inhabitants of the Lemera highlands/ Ruzizi plain, in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of… Read more »

Cameroon: Archbishop of Douala Hopes for the Release of Prisoners and a Change of Mentality On the Occasion of Pope Leo Xiv's Visit

May the visit of Pope Leo XIV offer an opportunity to release prisoners held without trial. Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala expressed this wish during a press conference on April… Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: With the Visit of Pope Leo Xiv, the Country Becomes the Epicenter of World News

The apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea, scheduled for April 21-23, 2026, will be a historic event, and preparations are already in full swing in the country,… Read more »

Rwanda: 'In Addition to Rwanda, the M23 and Its Congolese Leadership Must Be Sanctioned'

"The US sanctions on Rwanda do not affect the Congolese who are recruited by the M23," local sources from South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, occupied by… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 'U.S. Sanctions Against the Rwandan Army Confirm Its Presence in Eastern DR Congo'

"This is a significant sanction that confirms Rwanda's presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo," local sources in South Kivu told Fides, following the sanctions imposed on… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting for the Strategic Coltan Mine in Rubaya

A fierce battle is raging in the Masisi region of North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for control of the strategically important coltan mine in Rubaya. This… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tragedy At the Luwowo Mine - Accusations Between the Government and the M23

A tragedy caused by the "rampant and illegal exploitation of Congolese natural resources orchestrated by Rwanda and the M23/AFC." This is how the Ministry of Communications and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Copper and Cobalt From Congo Soon in American Hands

Security in exchange for minerals. This is the "deal" between the United States government and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which forms the basis of the "U.S.-DRC Strategic… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Pressure Forces M23 to Abandon Uvira

"US pressure has forced the M23 to withdraw from Uvira," local sources in the second largest city in South Kivu, which has been contested in recent weeks between Congolese armed… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Conflicting Reports On the Assassination of Former President Kabila in Uvira

Rumors have been circulating in recent days about the alleged assassination of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila. According to information sent to Fides, former Congolese… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: New Massacres Committed By ADF Jihadists in Eastern DRC

At least 25 people have been killed in North Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a series of attacks attributed to rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: More Than 30,000 Displaced People, With Nothing, On the Border With the Democratic Republic of Congo

The humanitarian situation in the Zémio area of the Central African Republic has reached alarming proportions. According to Msgr. Aurelio Gazzera, Coadjutor Bishop of… Read more »

Gabon: Faced With Alarm Over 'Ritual Murders', the President Asks the Population Whether They Want the Death Penalty Reintroduced

Citizens will decide whether the death penalty will be imposed for so-called "ritual murders." This was announced by the President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in his… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Between M23 'Ghost' Militiamen and Private Vendettas, Uvira Lives in Uncertainty

A city suspended in limbo. This is the situation in Uvira, a city in South Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on the border with Burundi, which was captured on December… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Despite Peace Agreement - M23 Advance Towards Uvira

The strategically important city of Uvira is in the sights of the M23 rebel movement. According to the United Nations, the rebels, supported by elements of the Rwandan army, are… Read more »

Cameroon: The Priest Abducted By Separatists On November 15 Is Free

Father John Berinyuy Tatah, parish priest in Babessi, who was abducted on November 15 along with his vicar in southwestern Cameroon, has been freed. Read more »

Central Africa: Africa/Central Africa - Bishops On the Upcoming Elections - 'A Historic Event That Must Not Be Wasted'

"This is an unprecedented historical event: it is about rebuilding our country and putting it on the path of social development and economic growth," the bishops of the Central… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Despite Ongoing Peace Talks, Massacres of Civilians Continue

On the night between November 23 and 24, 2025, at least twelve men between the ages of 20 and 40 were arrested in Irhambi Katana, South Kivu Province (in eastern Democratic… Read more »

Cameroon: Vatican - Leo Xiv - 'Great Pain' and 'Deeply Saddened' to Learn of the Kidnapping of Priests, Faithful, and Students in Nigeria and Cameroon

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the kidnapping of priests, faithful, and students in Nigeria and Cameroon. I feel great pain, above all for the many young men and women who have… Read more »

Cameroon: The Archbishop of Bamenda - 'If Father John Is Not Released By November 26, the Churches in the Deanery Will Be Closed'

"If by November 26, the captors have not released Father John, I request all the priests, religious personnel from all Catholic institutions in Ndop deanery will be closed. Priests… Read more »