Africa

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  29 October 2020
  AFRICA/ZAMBIA - Jesuit study center: "We are worried about the rapid deterioration of the economy" Lusaka (Agenzia Fides) - "We are deeply concerned about the rapid weakening of the economy in our country, which is jeopardizing the economic and social life of ordinary citizens, in particular the poor, the marginalized ...
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  29 October 2020
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - "Women peacemakers": African Union initiative in view of the presidential elections Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - "We wanted this great gathering to demonstrate that women are a force and that they can become peacemakers. Everyone can be messengers of peace in their environment", said Joséphine Charlotte M ...
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  28 October 2020
  AFRICA/CONGO - Celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Brazzaville Manifesto Brazzaville (Agenzia Fides) - On October 26, the Basilica of Sant'Anna in Congo hosted the Mass for the launch of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the "Declaration of Brazzaville-Capital of Free France". The ...
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  28 October 2020
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Faith-based media united to launch appeals for peace in view of the October 31 elections Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - "After praying for peace on Wednesday, October 14, side by side, we are initiating common broadcasts to arouse in the members of different faith communities and in all Ivorians, liberating energ ...
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  27 October 2020
  AFRICA/GUINEA - At least 21 dead in post-election clashes Conakry (Agenzia Fides) - According to official figures, a total of 21 people died in clashes that took place in the Republic of Guinea on October 18, following the announcement of the preliminary results of the preside ...
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  27 October 2020
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - A Missiological Formation Space for the 2020-2021 academic year Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - "The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PUM), within the Pontifical Mission Societies, has launched paths of collaboration with the Episcopal Conferences, on the one h ...
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  26 October 2020
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Six students die in attack: "Today is the darkest and saddest day for Kumba" Yaoundé (Agenzia Fides) - "Today is the darkest and saddest day in Kumba since the socio-political crisis in the North West and South West, which began in 2016 and led to the war", said His Exc. Mgr. Agapitus Nfon, Bish ...
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  26 October 2020
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - "Young people are tired of police abuses and corruption" say the Bishops as protests continue Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "Young people are tired of the brutality and injustices perpetrated by members of SARS and, more generally, the police forces", say the Bishops of Nigeria in a statement, expressing their support ...
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  24 October 2020
  AFRICA/KENYA - Covid-19: psychological support offered by the eight Episcopal Conferences of East Africa Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - "Spiritual support is a necessity amidst the pandemic", says Fr. Emmanuel Chimombo, Pastoral Coordinator of AMECEA (Association of Members of Episcopal Conferences in East Africa), speaking of t ...
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  24 October 2020
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Presidential elections: meeting of women of all political tendencies to contribute to a peaceful vote Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - A few days before the presidential elections in Ivory Coast, on October 31, when the tensions in the Country are becoming increasingly felt, UN-Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equali ...
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  24 October 2020
  AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - Social tensions, strikes, corruption and the risk of food emergencies Harare (Agenzia Fides) - "The situation in our country is the subject of many concerns because of the continual violations of rights and the extreme poverty which concerns more and more people. It is estimated that by th ...
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  23 October 2020
  AFRICA/EGYPT - Parliamentary election: Coptic Bishops declare “equidistance” and want high voter turnout Cairo (Agenzia Fides) - A few hours before the start the Egyptian parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th, various Coptic Orthodox Bishops affirm the “equidistan ...
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  23 October 2020
  AFRICA/BENIN - Bishops in view of the election: "It should be peaceful, inclusive and democratic" Cotonou (Agenzia Fides) - "The next elections should be peaceful, inclusive and democratic in the spirit of the National Conference of February 1990", said the Bishops of Benin in the statement published at the end of th ...
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  23 October 2020
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Civil War creates lost generation Yaoundé (Agenzia Fides) - The Anglophone regions of Cameroon, where 20% of the country's population live, have been experiencing a social and humanitarian crisis since 2016. The crisis signals a historic gap between the ...
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  22 October 2020
  AFRICA/DR CONGO - Bishops complain of a "standstill" in the Country and death threats against confreres in the episcopate Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "We are deeply saddened that our politicians are showing revolting indifference while the country is on the verge of bankruptcy", said the Bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a messa ...