May 11
Chad: Civilians Killed in Chadian Air Strikes Against Suspected Jihadists
Aircraft belonging to the Chadian armed forces attacked Nigerian Boko Haram jihadists on the shores of Lake Chad, resulting in civilian casualties. Read more »
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
Nigeria: 'In This Marian Month, Pray for the Release of Father Asukawaye and His Ten Parishioners Kidnapped in February'
"I ask everyone to pray for the release of Father Nathaniel Asukawaye and ten parishioners who have been held captive since February 7, 2026," said Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of… Read more »
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 »
April 29
Somalia: Drought, Piracy, and Political Tensions - People Need Immediate Assistance
The situation in Somalia remains fragile, with increased piracy, a worsening humanitarian crisis, and political tensions as the main current challenges. More than six million… Read more »
April 27
Africa: Bishop of Tombura Yambio - 'Thank You, Pope Leo Xiv! the True Fruit of the Visit Will Be Seen in What We Will Become'
From the heart of South Sudan, a nation still searching for the fullness of peace, the President of the Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development of the Catholic… Read more »
April 23
Africa: Leo Xiv in Africa - the Pope At the End of His Long African Journey - Carry On the Mission of Jesus' First Disciples With Joy
"As in the early centuries of the Church, Africa today is called to make a decisive contribution to the holiness and the missionary character of the Christian people." These final… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: 'True Development Is Not Based On GDP, but On the Effective Improvement of Living Conditions'
"The incessant violent attacks and indiscriminate killings occurring throughout the country are inhumane and unjustifiable acts, and a grave affront to the sanctity of life,"… Read more »
April 21
Ethiopia: Fears of Possible Escalation of Violence in Tigray
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the war in northern Ethiopia. Read more »
Africa: Leo Xiv in Africa - Pope in Equatorial Guinea - 'The Church's Social Teaching Offers Guidance to All Who Seek Peace and Justice'
"It is always a joy to see places around the world where the Church is growing," said Pope Leo XIV at a press conference on the flight from Luanda to Malabo in Equatorial Guinea,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Divisions Within the Wazalendo Self-Defense Movement Exacerbate Insecurity
A population caught between a rock and a hard place. This is how the inhabitants of the Lemera highlands/ Ruzizi plain, in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of… Read more »
April 16
Sudan: Tragic Toll After Three Years of War - Over 150,000 Dead and 14 Million Displaced
Three years have passed since the start of the war in Sudan, and there seems to be no end in sight. The conflict, which broke out on April 16, 2023 (see Fides, 17/4/2023), remains… Read more »
April 13
Africa: Leo Xiv in Africa - Archbishop Nwachukwu - If Jesus Finds Refuge Again in Africa
The Infant Jesus found refuge in Egypt, together with Joseph and Mary, to escape Herod's threat. And perhaps even today the African continent, though wounded by wars, tribalism and… Read more »
Cameroon: Archbishop of Douala Hopes for the Release of Prisoners and a Change of Mentality On the Occasion of Pope Leo Xiv's Visit
May the visit of Pope Leo XIV offer an opportunity to release prisoners held without trial. Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala expressed this wish during a press conference on April… Read more »
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 »
