July 01
Kenya: Bishops Address Young Protesters - 'Your Hopes Are Our Hopes'
Agenzia Fides
"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 »
Uganda: Muslims Commemorate 129 Years of Return of Prince Mbogo From Exile
Nile Post
Muslims have commemorated 129 years since Prince Nuhu Mbogo Kyabasinga returned from exile in Zanzibar. Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Launches Tourism Packages At Catholic Shrines
Nile Post
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has launched the martyrs trail from Munyonyo martyrs shrine to Namugongo martyrs shrine with intentions to give tourists and other visitors… Read more »
Zimbabwe: I'm Still Doing the Lord's Work - Archbishop Pius Ncube
The Herald
ALMOST two decades after his world seemingly collapsed, following a sex scandal that shook the entire country and the whole Roman Catholic Church congregation, former Bulawayo head… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Collapsed Mosque - Lagos Govt Abdicating Responsibility - MURIC
Daily Trust
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Lagos State government of abdicating its responsibility in the collapse of the Al-Mutmahinat Mosque at Mushin last month. Read more »
Kenya: Former MP Alfred Keter Abducted By Police Outside Nairobi Church in Dramatic Scenes
Capital FM
Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter was on Sunday abducted by police in a dramatic scene outside Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: Preserve and Protect Sultanate Institution, Sharia Centre, Miyetti Allah Counsel Sokoto Govt
This Day
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Centre for the Promotion of Sharia have kicked against the alleged subtle threats to emasculate the… Read more »
Nigeria: Engagements - Protest of Democracy's Dark Offspring
This Day
Between Nairobi's glamorous city centre and its surrounding inner city slums of tin shacks and shanties, democracy and good governance have been shocked into a rude awakening.… Read more »
June 29
Nigeria: Returning Kaduna Pilgrims Cautioned Against Carrying Excess Luggage
Premium Times
Mr Abdullahi promised that each pilgrim would be given five litres of Zamzam water upon arrival in Kaduna Read more »
Angola: Reverend Calls for Church's Active Participation in Mobilization for Census
ANGOP
The president of the Evangelical Alliance of Angola (AEA), Reverend Bernardo Cabamba, on Saturday called on the Church's active participation in the mobilization of citizens for… Read more »
Nigeria: Amirul Hajj, Umaru Lauds Kaduna Governor for Raising Pilgrims' Experience [press release]
Premium Times
"Intending pilgrims didn't waste time waiting for their flights and they were fed throughout their stay, unlike in the past." Read more »
Nigeria: MFM's Water of Fire Crusade Holds July 6
Vanguard
All is set for the inter-denominational 'Water of Fire' programme organised by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM. Read more »
June 28
Gambia: Peace Network CEO Urges Gambians to Avoid Ethnicity, Religion to Divide Them
Foroyaa
The CEO of Peace Network - Gambia, Mr Alassan Justice Jallow, has called on Gambians not to allow ethnicity, tribe and religion to divide them following his return from weeks of… Read more »
Kenya: Church Leaders Urge End To 'Indiscriminate Police Killings'
CISA
In a profound statement addressing the deteriorating socio-economic and security conditions in Kenya, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) convened a critical meeting… Read more »
South Sudan: Pope Francis Appoints of First Nuncio to South Sudan
CISA
Msgr Ionut Paul Streajac, Charge d'Affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature in South Sudan has emphasized that the appointment of the first resident Apostolic Nuncio signifies Pope… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Welcomes Commitment of Catholic Church to Engage in National Dialogue
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 28 -- President William Ruto has welcomed the commitment by the Catholic Church to participate in a multi-sectoral engagement that seeks solutions to the issues… Read more »
Nigeria: Catholic Bishops of Abuja Ecclesiastical Province Celebrate Booming Vocations
CISA
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Malawi: Catholic Church Intensifies Fight Against TB, Leprosy in Malawi
Nyasa Times
A Catholic priest serving at St. Joseph Chiphwanya Parish in Dedza Diocese, Father Gerald Malota, has disclosed that the church has intensified efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB)… Read more »
June 27
Liberia: 'Christians Enjoy Preferential Treatment,' U.S. Report Says
Liberian Observer
The U.S. Department of State report on religious freedom sheds light on religious biases against Muslims, others. Read more »
Ethiopia: Police in Oromia's East Hararghe Zone Crack Down On Waaqeffannaa Faithful, Detain More Than 80
Addis Standard
Police in Babile district of the East Hararghe zone in the Oromia region detained more than 80 Waaqeffannaa believers in a raid during the East Hararghe Zone Waaqeffannaa believers… Read more »
June 26
Kenya: 'People Are Taking to the Streets Because They Are Desperate'
Agenzia Fides
"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 »
Malawi: Zimbabwean Prophet Magaya Set to Hold 2-Day Conference in Malawi
Nyasa Times
A popular Zimbabwean prophet, Dr. Walter Magaya, will hold a 2-day conference at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Good News Ministries (GNM) has… Read more »
Egypt: 22 Egypt Air Flights From Saudi Arabia, to Egypt, Other Muslim States
Egypt Online
National carrier EgyptAir said that starting on Wednesday 26/6/2024, 22 flights will be operated to transport pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to Egypt and other countries; 8… Read more »
Nigeria: CAN, JNI Differ On Mutfwang's Ban On Road Blockade, Building Approvals
Daily Trust
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State, on Tuesday reacted differently to Governor Caleb Mutfwang's… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Commences Screening for Christian Pilgrims
Daily Trust
The Kwara State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has kicked off the screening process for intending pilgrims for this year's pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Read more »