November 20
Zambia: Zambia's Catholic Bishops Raise Concern Over Rights Violations
VOA
In Zambia, Catholic bishops raised the alarm this week about increased arrests and prolonged detentions of opposition leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: Church Donates N250 Million Worth of Relief Materials to Flood Victims
Premium Times
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State and the state's Committee on Emergency Response, led by Deputy Governor Gilbert Ibezim, received the items. Read more »
November 19
Kenya: Archbishop of Nairobi - 'We Will Return the Donations to the President'
Agenzia Fides
"These funds will be refunded to the respective donors," said the Archbishop of Nairobi, Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo, referring to donations made by Kenyan President William Ruto… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hasn't Recieved Sh2.6mn Donation Refund From Catholic Church - State House
Capital FM
State House now says President William Ruto has not received a refund of the Sh2.6 million donation he made at a parish in Nairobi's Soweto after the Archbishop of Nairobi declared… Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Church to Refund Ruto Sh2.6mn Donation Over Ethical Concerns
Capital FM
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has declined a donation of Sh2.6 million from President William Ruto citing ethical considerations. Read more »
November 18
Kenya: Anglican Church Joins Catholic Bishops in Calling for Govt Accountability
Capital FM
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has thrown its weight behind the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), joining them in demanding accountability from the government amid… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention Denies Unilateral Land Lease Allegations
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, Inc. (LBMEC) has firmly refuted allegations of unilaterally leasing Convention land, countering claims made by a group… Read more »
Liberia: Leadership Crisis Emerges in LCC
New Dawn
What appears to be a potential crisis has hit the Liberia Council of Churches, with some concerned member churches of the LCC calling for an emergency assembly on November 26,… Read more »
South Africa: Archbishop Makgoba Addresses Abuse in the Anglican Church
ACSA
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba today announced an inquiry into whether the Anglican Church in Cape Town has met its obligation to keep its members safe from abuse. Read more »
Liberia: Panta Pride Concludes Successful Thanksgiving Program in Bong
Liberian Observer
Panta Pride, a leading development group in Bong County's District #Four, over the weekend held a successful daylong agricultural thanksgiving event in Zota and Panta Districts. Read more »
Liberia: Methodist Church Initiates Regionalization Rectification Dialogue
Liberian Observer
-- Seeks to restructure the UMC's governance, allowing for more localized decision-making and responses tailored to the diverse needs of its global congregations Read more »
Nigeria: Greedy Politicians Select Churches That Suit Them, Shun Tough Preachers - Onaiyekan
Vanguard
The Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has stated that greedy politicians in Nigeria have a way of choosing the kind of churches they attend and the preachers… Read more »
November 16
Zimbabwe: Late Apostolic Church Leader Mugodhi's Son Loses Supreme Court Appeal Ending Power Wrangle
New Zimbabwe
THE son of the late Bishop Tadeu Mugodhi, former leader of the Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church (MAFC), has faced another setback as the Supreme Court has rejected his appeal against… Read more »
November 15
Kenya: Senator Cheruiyot Blasts Catholic Bishops for 'Baseless' Attack On Ruto Govt
Capital FM
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized Kenya's Catholic Bishops for making misleading claims in their Thursday statement condemning the government's performance. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Clergy to Be Factual While Engaging in Matters of Public Interest
Capital FM
President William Ruto has lauded the ongoing conversation about the state of affairs in the country but cautioned against falsehoods and inaccurate information. Read more »
November 14
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Urge Swift Action On Rising Femicide Cases
Capital FM
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged the government to take immediate and decisive action to address the growing number of women killings in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Anglican Church of Kenya Calls for Accountability Amid UK Abuse Scandal
Capital FM
The Anglican Church of Kenya has expressed concern following the revelations of the Church of England's mishandling of abuse allegations against the late John Smyth QC. Read more »
Zimbabwe: State-Assisted Funeral for Manhango
The Herald
Archbishop Loveless Matarirano Manhango, founder of the Bethesda Apostolic Church, was a nation builder who played a key logistical role in the war of independence and continued on… Read more »
November 13
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Historic Issuing of Muslim Marriage Certificates
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has welcomed the historic issuing of the first batch of 33 Muslim marriage certificates by the Department of Home Affairs. Read more »
Uganda: Thugs Steal Property Worth Shs9m From Hoima Church
Nile Post
Police in Hoima city have started the hunt for unidentified thugs who raided Bujumbura Catholic diocese and broke into several offices walking away with seven laptops and money. Read more »
Uganda: Church of Uganda Criticises Archbishop Welby's Leadership After His Resignation
Nile Post
The Church of Uganda has criticised the leadership of Archbishop Justin Welby, who recently stepped down as Archbishop of Canterbury after a report alleged his failure to… Read more »
November 12
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Demands Return of Gifted Car, Accuses Church Mate of Theft
263Chat
Marondera-based Madzibaba Lastrodge, real name Collet Tavengwa, who once gained notoriety for receiving a Toyota Hilux GD6 Single Cab from controversial businessman Wicknel… Read more »
Nigeria: The Nigerian Priest Emmanuel Azubuike Is Free
Agenzia Fides
The Nigerian priest Emmanuel Azubuike, kidnapped on November 5 (see Fides, 6/11/2024), is free. According to the Diocese of Okigwe, Father Azubuike was "released in the early hours… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Denies Trying to Stop Gachagua From Attending Church
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed claims that it tried to stop Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service on Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: State-Assisted Funeral for Timveos
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has accorded former senator, businesswoman and Zanu PF politician, Cde Lillian Timveos, a State-assisted funeral. Read more »
