Ethiopia: 'We Are Completely Isolated - Humanitarian Access Is Urgently Needed'

"It is extremely urgent to facilitate humanitarian access, dialogue for peace and every form of dialogue. We are completely isolated, communications are blocked, and we have no… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tensions Return to Tigray - Fears of a New Civil War

Fears of a new escalation in Ethiopia are growing following the resumption of fighting in the north of the country and an offensive by Tigrayan fighters in the neighboring regions… Read more »

Ethiopia: New Rebel Alliance Reignites the Struggle Over the Red Sea

The rebel coalition announced a few days ago has gone on the offensive, and one of its main components, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), has captured Mekelle airport. Read more »

Nigeria: Bishop of Kontagora Calls for Increased Security Measures At Places of Worship

"Protect mosques from jihadist attacks." This is the appeal issued by Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora and president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State,… Read more »

Algeria: Algeria Sends Fighter Jets to Niger After a Failed Military Coup

Four Su-30 fighter jets, accompanied by an Il-76 transport aircraft and an Il-78 aerial tanker, have been deployed by Algeria to Air Base 101, adjacent to Diori Hamani… Read more »

Sudan: War in Sudan Spreads to Neighboring Countries - Tensions With Chad and Ethiopia

The war in Sudan is increasingly involving neighboring countries into the conflict. The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have stepped up operations… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray On the Brink of Renewed Conflict - Fighting Resumes As Civilians Flee

The truce reached with the 2022 Pretoria Agreement appears increasingly fragile. Heavy fighting has resumed in western Tigray, near the border with Sudan, between the Ethiopian… Read more »

Sudan: Drone Warfare and Humanitarian Crisis Deepen Alarm in Darfur and Kordofan

El Obeid continues to be one of the main hotbeds of Sudan's conflict. The city continues to come under repeated drone attacks, while residents face severe water shortages, frequent… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Neutralizing the FDLR Remains the Key Obstacle to Peace in the East - Kinshasa Focuses On Diplomacy

As the national dialogue launched by President Félix Tshisekedi continues (see Fides, 23/7/2026), one of the central issues remains the persistent insecurity in the eastern… Read more »

South Sudan: Bishops Call for Peace and Dialogue Ahead of December Elections

At the conclusion of their annual assembly, held from July 15 to 17, 2026, the Catholic bishops of South Sudan issued an urgent appeal to address the serious challenges facing the… Read more »

Central African Republic: Funeral Held for Father Crépin, Priest Killed 'Perhaps to Block the Peace Process in Zémio'

"Father Crépin was deeply committed to dialogue. It is possible that he was killed to block the peace process currently underway in Zémio," Bishop Aurelio Gazzera of… Read more »

Niger: At Least 35 Dead in Attack On Niamey Airport

The official toll from yesterday's jihadist attack, June 18, on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, has risen. According to a statement released by… Read more »

Mozambique: Shock and Grief Over the Killing of the Bishop of Quelimane, Osório Citora Afonso

The Catholic Church in Mozambique is mourning the death of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, IMC, Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane. The news - reported to Fides by local… Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Dead and 25 Kidnapped in Three Months in Attacks Against Parish Communities in Kaduna State

At least nine people have been killed and another 25 kidnapped in the last three months in various attacks against parish communities in Kurmin Dangana, Kaduna State, in… Read more »

Nigeria: Concern for the Abduction of Teachers, Students, and Children in Schools in in Oyo State

"Let us pray for the release of the hostages kidnapped from the schools in Ogbomoso," appealed Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, bordering… Read more »

Mozambique: Violence and Attacks Continue in Cabo Delgado Province - Bishop of Quelimane Calls for Prayer

The Islamist insurgency (ISM) continues in Cabo Delgado province. Recent attacks in districts such as Nangade, Mocímboa da Praia, and in the southern areas have targeted… 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 »

Nigeria: 'In This Marian Month, Pray for the Release of Father Asukawaye and His Ten Parishioners Kidnapped in February'

"I ask everyone to pray for the release of Father Nathaniel Asukawaye and ten parishioners who have been held captive since February 7, 2026," said Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of… Read more »

Mozambique: Attacks in Cabo Delgado - Terrorist Actions Force More Than 700 People to Flee From Nangade

Recent terrorist attacks and movements in the Nangade district, north of Cabo Delgado, have forced several families to flee their homes, affecting at least 776 people, including… Read more »

Somalia: Drought, Piracy, and Political Tensions - People Need Immediate Assistance

The situation in Somalia remains fragile, with increased piracy, a worsening humanitarian crisis, and political tensions as the main current challenges. More than six million… Read more »

Nigeria: 'True Development Is Not Based On GDP, but On the Effective Improvement of Living Conditions'

"The incessant violent attacks and indiscriminate killings occurring throughout the country are inhumane and unjustifiable acts, and a grave affront to the sanctity of life,"… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fears of Possible Escalation of Violence in Tigray

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the war in northern Ethiopia. Read more »

Sudan: Tragic Toll After Three Years of War - Over 150,000 Dead and 14 Million Displaced

Three years have passed since the start of the war in Sudan, and there seems to be no end in sight. The conflict, which broke out on April 16, 2023 (see Fides, 17/4/2023), remains… Read more »

Mozambique: Archbishop of Nampula - the Church As a Bulwark Against Violence and Insecurity

"In Mozambique, the cross is not merely a symbol of faith; it has become a cause of persecution for those who bear it. Since 2021, insurgents have begun fighting under the banner… Read more »

Africa: The Consequences of the Middle East Conflict On African Economies

The effects of the conflict in the Persian Gulf are beginning to be felt worldwide. In addition to the impact on energy markets caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one… Read more »