June 24
Kenya: Bishops After Attack On Anglican Cathedral in Nairobi - 'Is This in the Interest of the Political Elite?'
"If what we saw happen in All Saints Cathedral Nairobi is anything to go by, where a meeting was disrupted by goons, who were so confident as to even threaten the policemen… Read more »
June 19
Kenya: 2027 Elections - Kenyan Politicians' Presence in Places of Worship Grows
In view of the 2027 general elections, Kenya's main political leaders have intensified their presence in churches of various Christian denominations. Read more »
June 12
Kenya: Suspected Killer of Father Bett Arrested
Kenyan police arrested the main suspect in the murder of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett on June 10. The priest was shot dead in the Tot area of the Kerio Valley, in the western… Read more »
June 11
Somalia: Tensions Rise After Clashes in Mogadishu
The situation in Mogadishu is tense. Security forces opened fire on residents protesting the demolition of houses in the Abdiaziz district. Clashes broke out between demonstrators… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: No to an American Center for the Treatment of Ebola Cases From Other Countries
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) opposes a US treatment center for Ebola patients in Kenya. "We urge the Kenya government to take robust measures to avoid cases of Ebola from… Read more »
May 27
Kenya: Appointment of Bishop of Kitui, Kenya
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend John Mbua Mwandi, until now parish priest of Mulutu, as bishop of the diocese of Kitui, Kenya. Read more »
May 19
Uganda: Ebola - Uganda's Day of the Martyrs Postponed
Uganda has postponed the annual Martyrs' Day commemorations, set for 3 June, due to Ebola concerns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has also spread to neighboring… Read more »
May 18
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 »
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 27
Africa: Bishop of Tombura Yambio - 'Thank You, Pope Leo Xiv! the True Fruit of the Visit Will Be Seen in What We Will Become'
From the heart of South Sudan, a nation still searching for the fullness of peace, the President of the Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development of the Catholic… 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 17
South Sudan: Respect - Women With Disabilities Face 'Invisible Wounds' of Violence and Trauma
"Mental Health - Invisible Wounds: Mental Health, GBV, and the Lived Realities of Women with Disabilities in South Sudan - Let us take action!" is the title of the roundtable… 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 »
March 03
Somalia: Food Insecurity Rises Amid Drought Alarm and the Specter of Famine
The United Nations has issued a new warning regarding the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. Read more »
South Sudan: A Total of 169 People Were Killed in Attacks On Sunday, March 1st in Abiemnhom County
A series of attacks on Sunday, March 1, left a total of 169 people dead in Abiemnhom County, in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, including 79 soldiers. According to… Read more »
February 20
Madagascar: All the Dioceses in the Country Have Mobilized to Help Families Affected By Cyclone Gezani
"It was a very difficult time for the people, and this also applies to the entire Christian community, as most churches have severely been damaged. In one church in Tamatave, the… 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 17
Madagascar: The Country's Bishops Call On the Faithful to Express Solidarity With the Victims of the Tropical Cyclone
The assessment of the damage caused by tropical cyclone Gezani continues, having so far devastated 25 districts in five regions of the Indian Ocean island. According to the… Read more »
Kenya: The Episcopal Conference, Concerned About the Rise in Violence, Calls for an Investigation Into the Attack On an Anglican Church
"Churches are sacred places and must always be respected. Lobbing tear gas canisters at worshippers inside the church is a gross violation of the constitutional right to worship… 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 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 20
Uganda: President Museveni Claims Responsibility for the Arrest of the Priest Reported Missing in Early December
"We will only release Father Deusdedit Ssekabira if he confesses the truth," said Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on January 18 in his speech celebrating his victory in the… Read more »
January 19
Ethiopia: Spiritans Committed to Tackling Youth Unemployment and Fostering Economic Self-Reliance
Thirty young participants from the mountainous village of Chencha, including 19 women, reflecting the Catholic Church's commitment to gender-inclusive development, took part in the… Read more »
