Africa

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  28 March 2018
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - For the first time, an Oromo at the head of the government coalition: a turning point in the crises? Addis Ababa (Agenzia Fides) - Abiy Ahmed is the first member of the Oromo, the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, to become President of the Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), the coalition that has ...
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  28 March 2018
  AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - Single mothers, rejected by society, but recipients of God's love Ouagadougou (Agenzia Fides) - In Burkina Faso, Father Maurice Oudet is "the angel of single mothers". He welcomes them. He offers friendship, spiritual comfort, by offering the Word of the Gospel and the love of Christ. ...
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  27 March 2018
  AFRICA/DR CONGO - Cardinal Monsegwo: "Youth, commit yourselves to working hard to get Congo out of poverty" Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "Young people from Kinshasa, the present and the future of the Country are yours. Have strong personal convictions. Do not be like sheep who foolishly follow others, for fear of what will be to ...
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  27 March 2018
  AFRICA - The family is not a fashion, but a sacred gift: the African contribution at the next World Meeting Kara (Agenzia Fides) - Every three years the Church convenes a great international meeting of families all over the world. The 2018 meeting will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from 21 to 26 August. Fundamental objective wil ...
• 27 March 2018
  AFRICA/GHANA - Appointment of the Rector of "St. Victor" interdiocesan Seminary of Tamale Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On January 12, 2018 Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, appointed rev. Msgr. Thomas T. Anamooh, of the diocesan clergy of Navrongo-Bolga ...
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  26 March 2018
  AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICA - Unanimous condemnation for the killing of the parish priest of Séko Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - "We strongly condemn these acts. The men of God have the task of announcing the path of peace and reconciliation", said His Eminence Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, in condemning, together with ...
• 26 March 2018
  AFRICA/ANGOLA - Resignation of the Bishop of Benguela and appointment of the new Bishop Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Today the Holy Father accepted the resignation of the pastoral care of the diocese of Benguela (Angola), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Eugenio Dal Corso, P.S.D.P. The Holy Father appointed M ...
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  26 March 2018
  AFRICA/TOGO - A work of weaving in which the true face of God is depicted: the Holy Week begins in Kolowarè Kolowaré (Agenzia Fides) - Tensions and discontent in the Country due to President Faure Gnassingbé's hesitation to leave power continue (see Fides 21/2/2018). The struggle of the Togolese people is complex, the Togol ...
• 26 March 2018
  AFRICA/BURUNDI - Resignation of the Archbishop of Bujumbura and appointment of the new Archbishop Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On March 24, 2018 the Holy Father accepted the resignation of the pastoral care of the archdiocese of Bujumbura (Burundi), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Evariste Ngoyagoye. The Holy Father app ...
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  22 March 2018
  AFRICA/DR CONGO - Secretary General of CENCO: "Strengthening UN intervention in the DRC" Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - The United Nations must strengthen its commitment in the Democratic Republic of Congo where entire areas are now out of State control. This was stated by Fr. Donatien Nshole, Secretary General ...
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  22 March 2018
  AFRICA/TOGO - Resumption of inter-Togolese dialogue: Christian communities united in prayer Lomé (Agenzia Fides) - The Inter-Togolese dialogue on the restoration of the 1992 Constitution, launched last February 19 in Lomé (see Fides 21/2/2018) and suspended on 23 February, will resume on 26 March. This was co ...
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  21 March 2018
  AFRICA/TOGO - Attention and sharing in the 5 Christian communities of Kolowarè Kolowarè (Agenzia Fides) - As Easter approaches, the spirit of attention and sharing in the Togolese communities grows. "Since our parish, Saint Léon IX, was born on December 17, 2016 - says parish priest, Father Silva ...
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  21 March 2018
  AFRICA/UGANDA - To bring the hope of Christ in the midst of refugee camps: the mission of the "refugee nuns" Kampala (Agenzia Fides) - In Uganda, South Sudanese refugees do not have anything. The huts where they take refuge are precarious. There is no work. There are not many opportunities for children to continue their studies ...
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  20 March 2018
  NEWS ANALYSIS/OMNIS TERRA - Egypt to vote: "the strong man" al Sisi between radical Islam and religious freedom "It is better to choose a person I know rather than a stranger. Thus says an Egyptian proverb. I am not a political scientist but, knowing the Egyptians a bit, I believe they will eventually choose Abdel Fattah al Sisi". ...
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  20 March 2018
  AFRICA - An Easter of life and freedom, for a reconciled Africa Kara (Agenzia Fides) - Easter, the central mystery of Christian faith, has a meaning and brings special auspices on the African continent: "In essence, Easter is the transition from death to life", explains to Agenzia Fi ...