October 06, 2022
South Africa: Peace Talks in South Africa for the Largest Ongoing War On Our Planet
While the death toll of the drone attack against internally displaced people in Adi Daero, in western Tigray, registered on October 4, 2022, continues to increase, the president of… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Ethiopia: Bombing Continues in Tigray and Humanitarian Aid Is Completely Blocked
"The bombings that continue to hit northern Ethiopia are getting stronger, they are annihilating the civilian population. We cannot have data on the exact number of dead and… Read more »
Tanzania: Resignation of the Bishop of Bukoba
On October 1, 2022, the Holy Father Francis, accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Bukoba (Tanzania), presented by His Exc. Msgr. Desiderius M. Rwoma. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Ethiopia: The World War in Africa in the Midst of a Media Blackout
Ethiopia is turning into a world war in Africa, with tens of thousands of deaths in recent months, potentially unreported, while Tigray rebels fight against a coalition of armies… Read more »
September 28, 2022
South Sudan: Archbishop of Juba - 'Tribalism Is the Enemy of Peaceful Coexistence and Incompatible With Faith'
"Tribalism is the country's greatest enemy" said Msgr. Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, Archbishop of Juba and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Torit, during the Sunday,… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Burundi: Interview With the Bishop of Bururi - a Path of Hope for the Largest Diocese of Burundi
"The diocese of Bururi is the largest territorially but it is the last in terms of percentage of Catholics", says to Agenzia Fides Msgr. Salvator Niciteretse, bishop of Bururi who… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Ethiopia: Tigray - An Emergency for Hundreds of Thousands of Displaced Civilians
"The Eritrean army is recalling the reservists and recruiting many young people to be sent to the front. They are trying to conquer Axum, Adigrat, Shire and enter Macallè,… Read more »
September 08, 2022
East Africa: From the Port of Garacad a Road That Brings Development and Hope to the Entire Area
There is recent news of an important road project launched in Somali Puntland that will favor strong development of the area. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Concern for a Possible Escalation of the Conflict
The atrocious conflict underway in Tigray continues in the worst ways. After a brief respite, the fighting resumed on August 24, and is expanding rapidly. There is news of the… Read more »
September 06, 2022
South Sudan: 'Parents Cannot Afford to Send Their Children to School' - Bishop Lodiong
"Murders and violence are still ongoing, although not as frequent as in 2016-2018. There are street raids and robberies by armed men, killing of peasants on their farms by armed… Read more »
September 03, 2022
Ethiopia: Stop the War! Catholic Church Urges Parties to Dialogue and Peace
The bloody war that has been raging in the country since November 2020 is leading to the destruction of national wealth and economic depression. In this context, the Ethiopian… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Ethiopia: Food Insecurity in Tigray - Salesians Provide People With Essential Goods
"Wheat, multivitamins, cooking oil, noodles, rice and salt are some of the relief items sent to the people of Tigray. From May to July, hygiene items, soap and 400 blankets were… Read more »
Egypt: GERD - Churches Support Agreed and Beneficial Solutions for Egypt and Ethiopia
The Coptic Church and the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia continue to put their ties of ecclesial communion at the service of the ongoing political negotiations between Egypt and… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Tanzania: A Family Home Built By Missionaries for People with Albinism
In the new building of the Society for African Missions in the city of Mwanza, fourteen boys and girls find a safe home, quality education, good living conditions, but above all… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Kenya: Presidential Election Results - Let's Keep the Peace, Says Archbishop
"We would like to ask all religious leaders to pray for peace in our country", said Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri, just after the announcement of William Ruto's victory as… Read more »
August 04, 2022
Kenya: Bishops' Appeal to Young People: 'Go and Vote and Do Not Get Carried Away By Violence'
"Young people, this is your future! Go and vote", exhorts His Exc. Msgr. Antony Muheria, Archbishop of Nyeri, in one of the videos published by the Kenya Conference of Catholic… Read more »
East Africa: The United Nations Intervenes - Crisis, Drought and Terrorist Attacks
"The recent attack by Al Shabab in Ethiopia is another demonstration of the will of the terrorist group to become an international structure and not just Somali". This is reported… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Appeal to Catholic Women - Take a Lead On Assisting the Church in Pastoral Mission
"As part of the wider church congregation, you must not sit on the wall. On the contrary, you must participate in the Church's ministry", said the Archbishop of Nairobi, Msgr.… Read more »