October 17, 2022
Ghana: 'We Must Fight The Problem Of Illegal Gold Diggers Together'
"We cannot continue like this" says Fr. Dieu-Donne Kofi Davor, Director of Communications of the Episcopal Conference of Ghana, who was part of the delegation of different… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Burkina Faso: Insecurity Affects the Living Conditions of the Local Population and Internally Displaced Persons
The city of Bourzanga, in northern Burkina Faso, is difficult to access due to the presence of armed groups along the road. This uncertainty is also affecting an aid program… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: The Bill On Water Resources Goes Against Federalism - Caritas Nigeria Director
"The principles of federalism must be respected" says Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, Director of Caritas Nigeria and national director of the Justice and Peace Development Commission… Read more »
October 12, 2022
West Africa: Peaceful Coexistence - 'We Strive for Dialogue in Everyday Life'
"We are working to promote the spirit of dialogue", says to Agenzia Fides Msgr. Paul Abel Mamba, bishop of Tambacounda and vice-president of the Episcopal Conference of Senegal,… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Nigeria: Remaining 23 Hostages of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Released After More Than 6 Months
The remaining 23 people who were still held by the terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28 have been released (see Fides, 30/3/2022). This was stated by Nigerian… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Cameroon: Separatist Conflict Has Now Become a Question of Money - Spokesman of the Bishops' Conference
"The separatist conflict has now become a question of money",Fr. Humphrey Tatah Mbuy, Director of Social Communications of the Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, told Cameroonian… Read more »
West Africa: The Difficult Testimony of Missionaries in the Sahel
For just over ten years the population of the Sahel has been living in an extremely delicate situation due to the presence of radical movements close to Al Qaeda that have created… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Burkina Faso: Cardinal Ouédraogo - Our Response to the Kalashnikov Is Prayer
"Our response to the Kalashnikov is prayer", said Cardinal Philippe Nakellentuba Ouédraogo, Archbishop of Ouagadougou, on Sunday, October 2, on the occasion of the opening… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Burkina Faso: Calm Returns, Deposed Head of Military Junta Leaves the Country Thanks to Mediation of Religious Leaders
"The situation in Ouagadougou is calm after the tensions on Friday September 30 and Saturday October 1", Church sources from the capital of Burkina Faso report to Fides, where a… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Burkina Faso: Fides Sources - 'Shooting Started At Half Past Four This Morning'
"We are waiting to know what is happening, but it seems that an attempted coup d'etat is underway", Church sources from Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, told Fides, where the… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Cameroon: Kidnapped Catholics - 'We Don't Want to Create Dangerous Precedents - We Do Not Pay the Requested Ransom'
"We will not pay a dime" to the kidnappers of the nine worshippers taken from St. Mary's Catholic Church, in the village of Nchang (see Fides, 19/6/2022) in the Anglophone area of… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Military Assault on Eke Ututu Market Risks Alienating Population - Bishop of Orlu
"Stop further killing of innocent people and destruction of livelihoods". This is the appeal launched by Msgr. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma, Bishop of Orlu, in Imo State, in southern… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Cameroon: A Ransom Has Been Requested for the 9 People Kidnapped From the Church of Saint Mary
The kidnapping of nine people in the attack on the church of Saint Mary, in the village of Nchang (see Fides, 19/9/2022) has been revealed a kidnapping for ransom. Msgr. Andrew… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Cameroon: Bishops On the Attack On the Catholic Church
The attack on the Catholic church of Saint Mary, in the village of Nchang (diocese of Mamfe) represents an "atrocious act". The perpetrators and instigators of this crime, in… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Nigeria: 'Insecurity and Economic Mismanagement Threaten the Nation'
"The frequent attacks on travelers in the streets and on the faithful in churches and other places of worship have not yet received an adequate response from the authorities". This… Read more »
Nigeria: Appointment of the Rector of the 'Blessed Iwene Tansi' Major Theological Seminary in Onitsha
On May 27, 2022, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle appointed Rev. Fabian Obi, of the diocesan clergy of Awka as Rector of the "Blessed Iwene Tansi" major theological Seminary in… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Sierra Leone: New Catastrophic Floods - Preserve the Environment and Avoid Irresponsible Waste
The heavy floods that hit the country do not seem to have any respite. After the rains recorded several times in August 2022 (see Fides 2/9/2022), there are new losses caused by… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: We Are Passing Through the Darkest Chapter of Our History - President of the Bishops' Conference
"The level of insecurity in the country is very worrisome. We are passing through what might be deemed as the darkest chapter of our history as a nation", warns Mgr. Lucius Iwejuru… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: Kidnappings and Murders - Bishop of Abakaliki Complains About Lack of Security
We no longer believe that the current government has the capacity to restore security," said Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu of Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State in south-eastern… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Child Protection - Ivorian Missionary Wants to Support Children and Young People
"Jesus said to them: 'Let the little children come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them'" (Matthew 19:14). Read more »
September 03, 2022
Guinea Bissau: The Path of National Reconciliation, Led By Religious Leaders, Awaits the Last Step
"Guinea Bissau in recent years has experienced many moments of instability, in addition to various armed conflicts and the war of the late 1990s. The country has experienced great… Read more »
September 02, 2022
Sierra Leone: Bridges, Schools, Hospitals and Water Pipes Damaged
From August 14 to 17 and August 27 to 28, 2022, Sierra Leone was affected by a series of floods that devastated some areas of the country, leaving more than 10,000 people homeless.… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Burkina Faso: After Being Held Hostage for Five Months, American Nun Released
"Sister Suellen is safe. She is on American soil, but not in America", confirms Sister Mary Lacour of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of the Holy Cross on the release of… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Liberia: A Project to Support Young Mothers and Their Children
A total of 570 young mothers and their children are receiving assistance from the HELINA project, an aid program run by the Catholic Relief Services for young mothers and their… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Niger: Living With Dignity and Freedom - Dosso Mission Summer Camp for Blind Children
"Our appeal was followed by all, the children and young people and their families", says to Fides Fr. Raphael Casamayor, of the Society for African Missions in Niger, about the… Read more »