October 18
West Africa: Ecowas Court Throws Out Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors' Case Against Liberian Government
FrontPageAfrica
In a blow to victims and survivors of the brutal 1990 St. Peter's Lutheran Church massacre in Liberia, the Ecowas Community Court of Justice has thrown out their case against the… Read more »
Liberia: Gay Stigma Is Hurting United Methodists [editorial]
New Dawn
The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, headed by Resident Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire, Jr., seems to be caught between the scissors. Whether to ratify or… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Women, Christian Leaders Call for Action Against Gender-Based Violence
Daily Trust
The UN Women and Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OIAC) have called on Christian leaders to curb violence against women and girls in the country during a two-day UN… Read more »
October 17
Uganda: Uganda Muslim Supreme Council to Conduct National Muslim Census.
Nile Post
The Mufti of Uganda, Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has announced plans to conduct a nationwide Muslim census to determine the accurate Muslim population in Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: Onaolapo Promises 'Next Level' As Church Marks 40th Anniversary
Vanguard
Rev. Dr. Janet Onaolapo, General Overseer of Abundant Life Gospel Church, has reaffirmed the church's commitment to interceding for Nigeria and positively impacting communities… Read more »
Nigeria: Conflicting Rulings - Fubara Invokes 'God's Judgment' On Compromised Judges
Vanguard
Apparently miffed by obvious conflicting judgments from the courts, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invoked God's judgment on some judges who allegedly collects… Read more »
Nigeria: Kay Wonder - Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity
Vanguard
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes… Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence - OAIC, UN Women Partner to Educate Religious Leaders
Vanguard
The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) is partnering with UN Women to combat all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) through the engagement of religious leaders. Read more »
October 16
Liberia: Methodist Churches Consider Breaking Away Over Gay Rights
FrontPageAfrica
The Bishop of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia, Samuel J. Quire Jr., has expressed concern over Methodist churches that are considering leaving the denomination,… Read more »
Kenya: Clerics Call for Urgent Listing of IEBC Commissioners
Capital FM
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) have jointly called for the… Read more »
Kenya: Religious Leaders Urge Just Adjudication in Gachagua Impeachment Trial
Capital FM
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called on the National Assembly and Senate to ensure justice is served in the Deputy President's impeachment trial, noting that… Read more »
October 15
South Africa: Ray Mccauley, the Bodybuilder Turned Pastor Who Introduced the Prosperity Gospel to a New South Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
News of the passing of South African pastor Ray McCauley on 8 October was met by a flood of tributes from across the spectrum of society, from President Cyril Ramaphosa to everyday… Read more »
Africa: Russia's Influence in Africa - the Role of the Russian Orthodox Church
FPRI
Since 2021, the Russian Orthodox Church has established an expanded presence in Africa, in competition with the Greek Orthodox Church in Alexandria, Egypt. Facing condemnation from… Read more »
Liberia: United Methodist Church Bishop Declares Church Will Not Endorse Same-Sex Marriage
FrontPageAfrica
Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., head of the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, has unequivocally rejected claims that the church supports same-sex marriage. Read more »
