June 19
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 »
June 06
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 »
May 26
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 »
May 20
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 »
May 12
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 »
May 11
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 »
May 06
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 »
April 29
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 »
April 22
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 »
April 21
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 »
April 16
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 »
March 30
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 »
March 21
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 »
March 10
Sudan: The Impact of the War Against Iran On the Situation in Sudan
Sudan has become another battleground in the struggle between the Israeli-American coalition and Iran. This follows the United States' designation of the Sudanese Muslim… Read more »
March 06
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 »
February 24
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 »
February 19
Ethiopia: Missionary Presence On the Eastern Borders of Oromia - 'A New Call to Closeness!'
In Oromia, the population is facing a serious humanitarian crisis, characterized mainly by prolonged and devastating drought, food insecurity, water scarcity, and the loss of crops… Read more »
February 09
Ethiopia: Call From Religious Leaders and Civil Society - the People of Tigray Call for Peace
As the shadow of conflict continues to loom over the Tigray region (see Fides, 2/2/2026), religious and civil society leaders have renewed their plea for an immediate cessation of… Read more »
February 06
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 »
February 03
Nigeria: Bishop of Sokoto - 'Every Day There Are Massacres in Nigeria: How Can Such a Country Move Forward?'
"There is no other country where 10 people are killed on Monday, 50 on Tuesday, 100 on Wednesday, and it continues every week. How can such a country move forward?" asked Msgr.… Read more »
February 02
Ethiopia: Immediate Action Needed to Avert Imminent War - Warning From the Provisional Administration of Tigray
In a letter addressed to the President of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the provisional administration of Tigray calls for "immediate action to avert an… Read more »
January 29
Niger: Attack On Niamey Airport, Where There Are a Thousand Tons of Uranium
On the night of January 28-29, Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey was attacked. According to local sources, heavy gunfire erupted around midnight at the airport after an unidentified… Read more »
Mozambique: Situation Out of Control - Schools Closed, Lack of Drinking Water, and Cholera Spreading After Floods
In Mozambique, the resumption of school activities in the country has been postponed until 27 February 2026. The decision was taken by the country's Council of Ministers following… Read more »
January 28
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 »
