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 »
Uganda: Commemoration of the Ugandan Martyrs - About Four Million Faithful Participate in the Celebrations
About 4 million faithful participated yesterday, June 3, in the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine Basilica in Namugongo, in the celebrations in memory of the Ugandan Martyrs. The… Read more »
June 03
Togo: A Web TV Created By Missionaries to Communicate With the Togolese and African Faithful
The words of the founder of the Society of African Missions, Melchior de Marion Brésillac: "...seek every opportunity to proclaim the Good News" inspired the African… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Loses Absolute Majority - 'South Africa Enters Uncharted Territories'
The Commission for "Justice and Peace" of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Southern Africa (which brings together the bishops of South Africa, Botswana and Eswatini) confirms… Read more »
May 30
Central Africa: 'A Small Elite Is Trying to Appropriate All Goods While a People Lives in Poverty'
In the various areas of the Central African Republic, the proportion of Christians varies between 75% and 85% of the total population. This percentage makes the country one of the… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: Negotiations in Nairobi - Hope for Peace
Good governance, more justice and security and economic development. These issues are at the heart of ongoing peace talks in Nairobi, Kenya, between the government of South Sudan… Read more »
May 24
Cote d'Ivoire: Resignation and Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Abidjan
On May 20, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, presented by His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Pierre… Read more »
May 23
South Sudan: Diocese of Tombura-Yambio - Funeral Prayer for the Priest and His Driver Kidnapped a Month Ago
In the hope, albeit weak, of finding alive the priest and his driver who disappeared on April 27, the Bishop of Tombura-Yambio, Edward Hiiboro Kussala, announced funeral prayers… Read more »
Niger: Attack On Refugee Camp in Boni - the Exact Death Toll Is Not Yet Known
The recent attacks on the military and refugees in the refugee camp in Boni (Torodi department, Makalondi municipality) left people dead and injured. Read more »
May 20
Congo-Kinshasa: The Strange Coup in Kinshasa
"The situation is calm, there are no traffic restrictions and the airport is functioning normally", say local sources, regarding the situation in Kinshasa, capital of the… Read more »
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