Madagascar: Madagascar In State of Uncertainty

"Madagascar is experiencing a state of uncertainty awaiting President Andry Rajoelina's statements," Father Cosimo Alvati, a Salesian with vast missionary experience in the… Read more »

South Sudan: Body Responsible for Monitoring the Peace Agreements - 'There Is a Risk of a Large-Scale Resumption of Civil War'

"The political stalemate between the various parties in South Sudan must be resolved before it is too late," said George Owinow, President of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Bishops React to the Death Sentence Handed Down Against Former President Kabila

"The death penalty is not compatible with the Gospel and does not promote national cohesion," the bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo stated after the death sentence handed… Read more »

Central Africa: Appeal From South Kivu Civil Society - 'Territorial Integrity Must Be Respected and the Local Population Must Be Included in the Peace Talks'

The populations in war-torn areas must not be ignored by not being invited to negotiations to resolve the conflicts that affect them. This is what a group of personalities and… Read more »

Mozambique: Fear and Terror Among the Population, Victims of Ongoing Violence

The violent insurgency in the province of Cabo Delgado (see Fides, 26/8/2025) continues to fuel further outbreaks of guerrilla warfare and chaos. According to local media reports,… Read more »

Sudan: The Sudanese Conflict Risks Prolonging

The creation of an opposition government in the regions controlled by the RSF (Rapid Support Forces) risks realizing the possibility of a new partition of Sudan, following the… Read more »

Sudan: The Two Rival Governments Threaten to Prolong the Sudanese Civil War

At the first meeting of the Sudanese transitional government in the capital Khartoum, two months after its recapture by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) under the command of General… Read more »

Mozambique: Eight Districts in Cabo Delgado Have Been Hit By Jihadist Attacks in Recent Weeks

Not only jihadism, but also economic and social demands of the local population, as well as interests related to the exploitation of the region's natural resources (primarily gas,… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Priests of Bunia - 'State of Siege Has Worsened the Situation'

"The ongoing violence is endangering our province," declare 76 priests of the Diocese of Bunia in a statement issued on August 20. Bunia is the capital of Ituri, a province in the… Read more »

Sudan: In Darfur, Siege and Speculation Force the Population to Eat Animal Feed

El Fasher (Agenzia Fides) - In the tragedy of the conflict in Sudan, the Darfur region is one of the hardest hit. In particular, in North Darfur state, the siege of the capital, El… Read more »

Sudan: Khartoum Prime Minister's Appeal - 'Stop Sending Colombian Mercenaries to Sudan'

"Stop sending Colombian mercenaries to fight in Sudan." Sudanese Prime Minister Kamal Idris addressed this appeal in a video message to the authorities and people of Colombia. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan, Agriculture and Pastoralism Also Affected By War

The war in Sudan, which broke out in 2023, has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises of our time. The conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular army… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uncertainty Over the Continuation of Talks Between the DRC and M23, While the Civilian Population Continues to Suffer

Despite the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, as well as the agreements reached with the M23 rebel movement, the civilian population in North and… Read more »

Africa: Serious Damage Caused By Deforestation of Teak Plantations for Illicit Trafficking By Armed Groups

Are wars fought to gain control over resources, or is control over resources used to finance fighting? This is a question that arises when observing the various conflicts in… Read more »

Sudan: Cholera and Other Epidemics, 'Side Effects' of an Endless War

In addition to the war, Sudan is suffering from the spread of diseases that are worsening the humanitarian crisis, with a health alert for the spread of cholera. According to the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: A Declaration of Principles Was Signed in Doha Between the Congolese Government and the M23 to End the War

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23/Congo River Alliance (AFC) guerrillas signed a declaration of principles on July 19 in Doha, Qatar, to end the… Read more »

Sudan: The Fires of War Will Not Kill Learning for Young Sudanese

Prolonged conflict and mass displacement have denied young Sudanese even the most basic tools for self-development. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Women of Bukavu' - a Mother of Four Reports From the City Occupied By the M23

"I am a mother of four children whom I send to school. I collect empty plastic bottles; after washing them, I fill them with water or fruit juice from a powdered preparation, put… Read more »

Sudan: Insecurity and Lack of Services Worsen the Situation in the Capital - Teachers Disagree in the Reopening of Schools

Most areas of Khartoum are without electricity and water, exacerbating the country's already precarious security situation and the lack of other services such as internet and… Read more »

Rwanda: Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Party and Rwanda - Another Mockery

"The impression created by the people of Bukavu, exhausted by more than four months of occupation, is one of perplexity and the feeling of being deceived again and again, even if… Read more »