Swaziland Gets Africa's First Female Bishop

In a historic move for the Anglican church, Bishop Ellinah Wamukoya has been ordained as the first female Anglican bishop in Africa.

Bishop Ellinah Ntombi Wamukoya with Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.

  • Eswatini:   King Snubs New Swazi Woman Bishop

    Swazi Media, 20 November 2012

    The Swaziland King, his Royal Family, the Swazi Government and local authority members, all snubbed the ordination of Africa's first woman Anglican bishop. Read more »

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