June 17
Zimbabwe: Diamonds and Poverty - Production Increases in Chiadzwa, but Local Communities Remain Marginalized
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) has announced plans to increase production at its Chiadzwa mine in the Mutare district, Manicaland province, in eastern Zimbabwe… Read more »
June 15
Mozambique: Farewell to Bishop Osório Citora, a Man of Peace and a Missionary Who Believed in the Goodness of People
The Archdioceses of Beira and Quelimane have new Apostolic Administrators. This was announced by the Apostolic Nuncio to Mozambique, Archbishop Luís Miguel Muñoz… Read more »
June 10
South Africa: Tightening On Illegal Immigration Policies Following a Wave of Xenophobia. Msgr. Sipuka States That 'All Domestic Problems Cannot Be Blamed On Foreigners'
On June 7, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation, stating, "Our country is neither xenophobic nor racist, but immigration laws must be respected, and it is… 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 »
June 02
Ghana: Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi After Xenophobic Violence - 'No to Retaliation Against South Africans Living in Other African Countries'
"Ghanaians will continue to live in South Africa and South Africans will also continue to live in Ghana. Ghanaians have businesses there and South Africans also have businesses… Read more »
May 27
South Africa: Ebola - the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Raises Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness
The Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is under heightened epidemic surveillance following the spread of the Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Catholic Bishops Denounce the Increase in Violence Against Migrants
In light of the "escalating violence and tensions" against foreign migrants in various regions of South Africa, the South African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) issued a… Read more »
May 18
Zimbabwe: Bishops Reiterate Opposition to Proposed Constitutional Amendment
The bishops of Zimbabwe have declared themselves "deeply concerned" that the proposed constitutional revision "undermines foundational constitutional principles, weaken… 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
Namibia: Appointment of Vicar Apostolic of Rundu
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Linus Ngenomesho, O.M.I., until now apostolic administrator of the apostolic vicariate of Rundu, Namibia, as vicar apostolic of the same… Read more »
May 06
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 »
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 »
February 17
South Africa: Appointment of Bishop of Kroonstad, South Africa
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Amos Mabuti Masemola, until how vicar general of the metropolitan archdiocese of Pretoria and parish priest of Saint Thomas More of… Read more »
January 29
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 21
Mozambique: Floods in the Region - 'People Are Exhausted and Dying of Hunger, Poverty, Natural Disasters, and Disease'
Mozambique is currently experiencing one of the worst floods in years, affecting over 600,000 people, more than half of them children. Over 50,000 people have been forced to leave… Read more »
January 09
South Africa: Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, until now bishop of the diocese of Mthatha, as metropolitan archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. Read more »
November 18, 2025
Mozambique: Violence Continues in Nampula Province
Houses and a school burned, properties looted, and civilians killed, wounded, or kidnapped. This is the scene of the escalating violence that continues to plague the districts of… Read more »
September 20, 2025
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 »
August 27, 2025
South Africa: Bishop Mwakhwawa Raises Alarm - Lack of Educational Opportunities Encourages Early Marriage
"Mchinji is one of the districts with a high rate of young marriages, and as the Catholic Church, we consider this a matter of great concern in our Archdiocese," said Bishop… Read more »
August 26, 2025
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 »
July 03, 2025
Zimbabwe: 'Training Seminar' for Judges and Prosecutors Canceled
Under pressure from legal experts, lawyers, and members of civil society, an order requiring Zimbabwean judges to participate in a series of training courses at the Herbert Chitepo… Read more »
June 25, 2025
Angola: 'They Are Destroying Our Communities' - Catholic Archbishop in Angola Calls for Criminalization of Diviners
"They are destroying communities, dividing families, and hindering development," said José Manuel Imbamba, Archbishop of Saurimo, speaking to a group of journalists at the… Read more »
