July 13
West Africa: Africa - Alliance of Sahel States - Irreversible Rupture in the Economic Community of West African States?
The process of polarization in the Sahel between pro-Western "moderate" states and states that demand their independence from neo-colonial logic, but rely on non-African powers… Read more »
July 11
Uganda: Raising Awareness for Aid and Health Care - Nuns Serving in Rural Areas of the Country
Due to poverty and the resulting inability to pay for medical services, in rural areas of the country access to health facilities and doctors is very limited and residents end up… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Celebrates the Anniversary of Independence in Hope, but the Situation Remains Difficult
Between light (little) and shadow (a lot), South Sudan celebrated the anniversary of independence on July 9. Read more »
July 10
Congo-Kinshasa: Withdrawal of Blue Helmets From East of the DR Congo - Paris and Washington Take Different Positions
The east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is at the center of the geopolitical interests of the great powers due to its natural resources and its strategic location. On July 8,… Read more »
July 09
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Ceasefire in North Kivu - Opportunity to Provide Aid or Opportunity to Rearm?
There are two important new developments in the forgotten war in North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo: the first is the two-week humanitarian ceasefire that… Read more »
Nigeria: Father Mikah Suleiman Released
"I thank you for your prayers for my rescue", Father Mikah Suleiman thanked those who prayed for his release. In a video posted on social media, the Nigerian priest kidnapped on… Read more »
July 08
Ethiopia: 'Resilience Is the Best Definition to Describe the People in Tigray' - the Voice of the Eparch of Adigrat
"Healing from the traumas of war, recovery on a human and physical level, building peace, are the salient points on which we are focusing to deal with the devastation and violence… Read more »
July 02
Ethiopia: Turkey Mediates Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Somaliland Naval Deal Crisis
Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Nigeria: Suicide Bombings in Gwoza - Is It a Rivalry Between Jihadists for Control of the Area?
The number of victims of the quadruple bombings carried out on June 29 in Gwoza, in Borno state, in north-eastern Nigeria, has risen to 32. Some of the 50 or so wounded died in… Read more »
July 01
Kenya: Bishops Address Young Protesters - 'Your Hopes Are Our Hopes'
"This is an explicit recognition by the pastors of the Catholic Church of the goodness of the aspirations of the new generation of young people who want a change in society," said… Read more »
June 28
Africa: Illegal Financial Flows - African Countries Lose Over 88 Billion Dollars Every Year
More than 88 billion dollars are lost illegally to African countries every year. This was denounced yesterday, June 27, by the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Economic and… Read more »
June 27
Kenya: 'Protests Against the Finance Bill Triggered Something Bigger'
"The impression is that the withdrawal of the tax law is now totally insufficient to stop the anger of the people", says an observer from church circles in Nairobi, where… Read more »
June 26
Kenya: 'People Are Taking to the Streets Because They Are Desperate'
"It was a real popular protest, initially peaceful, even if provocateurs and thugs mingled with the demonstrators", Father Alfonso Poppi, of the Priestly Fraternity of the… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Father Mikah Suleiman Kidnapped
The parish priest of St. Raymond's Church in Damba (Gusau) in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, Mikah Suleiman, was abducted by armed men who broke into the rectory on… Read more »
June 19
Chad: Number of Victims Still Unknown After Largest Weapon Depot Explosion
"We were awakened yesterday evening around 11 p.m. by a huge explosion," an observer from church circles in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, told Fides. "The first loud explosion… Read more »
June 17
Sudan: 'No One Listens to the Voice of God and the Voice of the People' - Bishop of El Obeid
The terrible news from Sudan does not stop. The figures are frightening: according to "Reliefweb", since April 2023, the beginning of the conflict, 9.2 million people have been… Read more »
June 15
Africa: Africa - Seoul Is Also Targeting African Countries in Search of Strategic Minerals, New Markets and UN Support
"Shared growth, sustainability and solidarity". These are the three "pillars" of cooperation between African countries and South Korea, according to the joint statement issued at… Read more »
June 14
South Africa: 138 Boys Rescued From Illegal 'Initiation Schools'
A total of 138 boys were rescued by the police after they were kidnapped from illegal initiation schools in several locations in the province of Gauteng, according to local press… Read more »
June 13
Equatorial Guinea: 'The Persecution of the Past Has Given New Impetus to the Church Which Is Now Appreciated By All'
"We are living in a period of new dynamics in our Church," affirms the President of the Episcopal Conference of Equatorial Guinea, Juan Domingo-Beka Esono Ayang, Bishop of Mongomo,… Read more »
June 12
Malawi: 21 Days of National Mourning After the Death of Vice President Chilima
The death of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima in a plane crash has shaken Malawi. Read more »
West Africa: White Fathers and Their Commitment to the Poor, Marginalized and Exploited
Born in Africa and for Africa, the White Fathers and the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa continue to keep alive the charism of their founder, the Bishop of Algiers Charles… Read more »
June 10
Congo-Kinshasa: Militias Commit New Massacres In Eastern Congo
At least 41 people were killed, according to official information from the Congolese government today, June 10, in a series of attacks carried out by ADF militias on June 7 in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Kaduna State
Father Gabriel Ukeh, parish priest of St. Thomas Church, Zango Kataf Local Government Area, in Kaduna State, in northwestern Nigeria, has been kidnapped. The priest was taken… Read more »
June 05
Sudan: North Darfur - Conflict Takes On an Ethnic Dimension
The war in Sudan has taken on an ethnic dimension, especially in Darfur, where militiamen of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are accused of killing civilians based on their… Read more »
June 04
Niger: An Endless Exile - a Life in Niamey and the Deafening Silence of the World
Henri lives in Niamey and is now twice as old as the day he left his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most unfortunately rich regions of his country. The… Read more »