March 30
Nigeria: Bishop of Ondo Calls for the Resignation of the Chief of Staff
"I don't think our government is serious again. I will just say that because if you look at our town here in Akure, Akure is being invaded. These strange people are coming… Read more »
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 »
March 21
Africa: The Consequences of the Middle East Conflict On African Economies
The effects of the conflict in the Persian Gulf are beginning to be felt worldwide. In addition to the impact on energy markets caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one… 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 07
Equatorial Guinea: With the Visit of Pope Leo Xiv, the Country Becomes the Epicenter of World News
The apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea, scheduled for April 21-23, 2026, will be a historic event, and preparations are already in full swing in the country,… 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 »
Nigeria: Wukari Cathedral Severely Damaged By Fire Caused By Short Circuit
The fire that severely damaged St. Mary Catholic Cathedral in Wukari on March 4th was an accident. This was announced by the Diocese of Wukari in a statement signed by the… Read more »
March 05
Congo-Kinshasa: 'U.S. Sanctions Against the Rwandan Army Confirm Its Presence in Eastern DR Congo'
"This is a significant sanction that confirms Rwanda's presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo," local sources in South Kivu told Fides, following the sanctions imposed on… 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 24
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting for the Strategic Coltan Mine in Rubaya
A fierce battle is raging in the Masisi region of North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for control of the strategically important coltan mine in Rubaya. This… 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
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 »
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 »
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 »
February 16
Nigeria: Nine Children Kidnapped From a Catholic Church Last Week Have Been Released
The nine children kidnapped last week from the St. John of the Cross mission station in Ojijea Ojije, Utonkon, Benue State, have been released (see Fides, 10/2/2026). The rescued… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: 30 People, Including a Catechist and His Pregnant Wife, Kidnapped in Kaduna State
A catechist, his pregnant wife, and 30 other people were kidnapped in Kadarko, in the Kadarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State, in north-central Nigeria. The catechist serves at… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Nine Catholics Kidnapped Over the Weekend in Nigeria
Another kidnapping of Christians has occurred in Benue State, north-central Nigeria. On February 6, nine Catholics were forcibly taken away by unidentified assailants. The Diocese… 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 08
Nigeria: Terror, Killings, and Kidnappings Persist. the Pope Appeals to 'Competent Authorities'
"It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent attacks against various communities in Nigeria leading to a heavy loss of life." With these words, Pope Leo XIV drew… Read more »
February 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Copper and Cobalt From Congo Soon in American Hands
Security in exchange for minerals. This is the "deal" between the United States government and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which forms the basis of the "U.S.-DRC Strategic… Read more »
February 06
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Pressure Forces M23 to Abandon Uvira
"US pressure has forced the M23 to withdraw from Uvira," local sources in the second largest city in South Kivu, which has been contested in recent weeks between Congolese armed… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Worshippers Kidnapped On January 18 in Northern Nigeria Have Been Released
Worshippers who were kidnapped on January 18 from several churches in the Kurmin Wali community in the Kufana district of the Kajuru local government region in Kaduna State,… Read more »
