Africa

• 3 September 2019
  AFRICA/CABO VERDE - Appointment of the National Director of the PMS, Fr. Evanildo Tavares dos Reis Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On May 31, 2019 Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, appointed rev. Evanildo Tavares dos Reis, of the diocese of Mindelo as National Dire ...
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  2 September 2019
  AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - On the eve of his trip to the island, Pope Francis thanks the Malagasy faithful Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) - " With the grace of God, in a few days I will be among you! I wish to extend my cordial greetings to you, along with thanks for all that you have done and are doing to prepare for my visit. ...
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  31 August 2019
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - "The killing of Fr. David Tanko must push us to put an end to the conflict between the Tiv and the Jukun" says the Head of State Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "The murder of the Catholic priest highlights the urgency of addressing this embarrassing and persistent conflict. On behalf of the federal government and the entire people of the Country, I offer ...
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  30 August 2019
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - A priest killed while going to mediate in the conflict between two rival populations Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - A Nigerian priest was killed who was mediating in a conflict between ethnic groups in central-eastern Nigeria. On August 29, Fr David Tanko was stopped by armed men on the way to the village of Ta ...
• 30 August 2019
  AFRICA/TANZANIA - Resignation and succession of the metropolitan Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On 15 August 2019, The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, presented by His Eminence Cardinal Polycarp Pe ...
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  29 August 2019
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - “Intervene to protect the population from violence; otherwise national unit is at risk " Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "The population is between two fires: the abuses of politicians, military and law enforcement, on the one hand, the violence and looting of Fulani herdsmen and other bandits, on the other". This i ...
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  28 August 2019
  AFRICA/KENYA - In October the second conference of the "Santa Marta group" on human trafficking to be held in Nairobi Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - "Making local communities and the government aware of the dangers of human trafficking": is the theme of the second African conference of the "Santa Marta group" to be held in Kenya from 1 to 4 ...
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  28 August 2019
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Alleged perpertrators of the murder of the secretary of the parish of Sainte Cécile have been arrested Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - "We want to thank the criminal police for the investigations and the speed with which they worked to clarify this case and above all for having arrested the alleged perpetrators", said Augustin ...
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  27 August 2019
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - The words of Pope Francis' visit, "Hope, Peace, Reconciliation", have such an important meaning Maputo (Agenzia Fides) - "Hope, Peace, Reconciliation": is the motto of the visit that Pope Francis is preparing to carry out from 4 to 10 September in the Countries of Southern Africa: Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauriti ...
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  26 August 2019
  AFRICA/SUDAN - President of the Bishops' Conference applauds the Khartoum agreement Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - "I thank members of the international communities especially IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority for Development), the African Union, for helping to mediate the peace agreement", says His Exc. Mg ...
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  24 August 2019
  AFRICA/D.R. CONGO - The White Fathers: "To accompany the process of democratization of the country in order to build a new society" Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "The challenges to be undertaken for the Democratic Republic of Congo are clear: the population must be accompanied so that, starting from a conscience towards justice and one’s neighbor, it ...
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  23 August 2019
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Catholic journalists are committed to contributing to the peaceful conduct of the upcoming elections Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - "Electoral processes in Africa: role and responsibility of the media in preserving social peace". This is the theme of the third edition of the "Update program" promoted by AIJCCA, the Ivorian A ...
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  22 August 2019
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - The two priests of Kumbo, whose Bishop had denounced the violence against civilians, have been released Yaoundé (Agenzia Fides) - The two priests kidnapped on August 15 in Kumbo, in the department of Bui in the North-West region of Cameroon, have been released. Fr. Franklin Banadzem Dindzee, assistant of the diocesan you ...
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  21 August 2019
  AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - Appeal to national unity after the massacre of the military; the Bishops denounce the attempt to trigger an inter-religious conflict Ouagadougou (Agenzia Fides) - Instability is worsening in Burkina Faso, where on August 19, 24 soldiers died, 7 others were injured while 5 of their comrades were reported missing during a jihadist attack. The assault o ...
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  20 August 2019
  AFRICA/TANZANIA - Bishops' send condolences for the victims of the fuel tanker explosion Dar es Salaam (Agenzia Fides) - "The Catholic Church in Tanzania sends condolences to Mr. President and to all citizens. We urge Tanzanians to support the families who have lost their loved ones and who have suffered tra ...