The Eparch of Adigrat - 'We Are Trying to Move Forward As a Church in a Context of Total Precariousness, With the Risk of a New Civil War'
Agenzia Fides
The bloody civil war that ravaged Tigray between 2020 and 2022 is now compounded by an internal split within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), one of the two factions… Read more »
Culinary Expert, Christian Abegan, Named WFP Chef Advocate in West and Central Africa
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced Christian Abégan, -renowned culinary expert, author and TV Host, as its new Chef Advocate for food security,… Read more »
Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of Catholic Priest
Vanguard
Troops of the special military task force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu. Read more »
Minor, Lactating Mother Detail Deadly Fasting Ordeal Under Mackenzie's Orders
Capital FM
The ongoing manslaughter trial against controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 others took a dramatic turn in a Mombasa court as the prosecution presented its 28th and 29th… Read more »
Hajj Registration Reopens in Ethiopia After Brief Suspension - Deadline Extended to End of March
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has announced the resumption of Hajj registration, which was suspended two weeks ago. Read more »
Farmer-Herder Violence in Nigeria Goes Beyond Religion, U.S. Congress Hearing Told
allAfrica
A U.S. Congressional subcommittee on Africa was told that Nigeria is becoming "one of the most dangerous places in the world" for religious minorities due to violence in northern… Read more »
A Catholic Priest Kidnapped and Police Free Another Just Hours After the Abduction
Agenzia Fides
The wave of priest kidnappings in Nigeria continues unabated. Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church Izombe, was kidnapped on the evening of Sunday, 23… Read more »
Malawi Court Orders Bushiri Extradition to South Africa Over Fraud, Rape Charges
allAfrica
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, and his wife Mary Bushiri are set to be extradited to South Africa after a… Read more »
Excitement Builds for Eid Day Cup 2025 As Arab African Group Comes On Board
Nile Post
The Eid Day Cup 2025 has secured another major supporter, with the Arab African Group for Investment, Trade, and Tourism officially joining the sponsorship lineup for this dynamic… Read more »
An Appeal To Trump Administration To Redesignate Nigeria As A Country of Particular Concern [press release]
U.S. House of Representatives
Nigerian Christians targeted, massacred solely because of their faith. Read more »
The Devil Can Be Angry, but We'll Build Churches - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the construction of churches across Kenya, dismissing criticism from opponents. Read more »
Calls for Unity and Tolerance Dominate Inaugural Parliamentary Iftar Dinner
Capital FM
The clarion call for unity, political harmony, and religious tolerance took center stage at the inaugural Parliamentary Iftar dinner, hosted by the two Speakers of Parliament on… Read more »
AFM Pastor Jailed for Incest
New Zimbabwe
AN Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) pastor who was having an incestuous relationship with his stepdaughter has been convicted. Read more »
The Hate You Give - On Being Queer and Muslim in Cape Town
Bhekisisa
Following the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam who created safe places for queer Muslims to practice their faith, Zackie Achmat reflects on the dangerous ways… Read more »
Zimbabwe's Constitution Now Instrumental in Enriching Individuals At Expense of the Vast Majority - Churches Say
New Zimbabwe
CHURCHES have urged the government to respect the rule of law and Constitution amid calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his tenure. Read more »
