Africa
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20 February 2009
AFRICA/KENYA - Two religious sisters kidnapped by Somali gunmen are freed, transferred to Nairobi in stable condition
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - “They treated us well. All they wanted was money.” This was what Sister Caterina Giraudo said immediately after being set free. She and religious Sister Maria Teresa Olivero were being held ...
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19 February 2009
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - “Awake! Awake! Protect Our Democracy”: Pastoral Letter in preparation for South Africa's elections on April 22
Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - “As we approach the elections, we your Bishops would like to share our concern about our young democracy, and what it should look like. While there is a lot of very positive and healthy d ...
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19 February 2009
AFRICA/CONGO DR - “National Forum of Congolese Christians” in May, to prepare for 2011 elections
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – May 4-10, 2009, Kinshasa will host the “National Forum of Congolese Christians,” to be attended by 500 people. There are expected to be five delegates from each of the dioceses of the Dem ...
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18 February 2009
AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - Madagascar amidst political crisis, administrative chaos and famine looming on the horizon
Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) - “The city is experiencing administrative chaos, however at least is no fighting,”Agenzia Fides was told by sources at Radio Don Bosco in Antananarivo, the most important Catholic radio ...
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18 February 2009
AFRICA/EQUATORIAL GUINEA - The mysterious case of Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome, and Principe, Nigerian rebels, South African mercenaries: all united in the name of oil and geopolitics
Malabo (Agenzia Fides) – The government of Equatorial Guinea has claimed that there was an attempt to attack the Presidential Palace in the capital of Malabo, which they say was carried out by Nigerian rebels of MEND ( ...
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17 February 2009
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - “Our schools strive to help everyone, rich and poor, to grow in faith”: Message from the Bishops upon the commencement of the new academic year in South Africa
Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - “We, the Catholic Bishops of Southern Africa, want to express our deep appreciation for the work people are doing in Catholic schools. As Bishops we give our unequivocal commitment to Cat ...
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17 February 2009
AFRICA/SUDAN - Darfur Peace Accord signed between government in Khartoum and major guerrilla group in the region
Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) – Darfur is finally witnessing a change of events. The government in Khartoum and major guerrilla group in the region of western Sudan, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), signed an accord ...
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16 February 2009
AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - The road to peace continues, even in the most isolated areas of Central Africa: missionary testimony
Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - “A small seed of peace, and so much hope.” This is how Fr. Aurelio Gazzera, Carmelite missionary and pastor of the parish of Bozoum (Central African Republic), defined the encounter with a de ...
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16 February 2009
AFRICA/CONGO DR - “The people are tired of the war and restless for the presence of the foreign troops; they are not looking forward to a prolongation of their stay,” Congolese Bishops say
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo have expressed their concern for the foreign military operations in the eastern part of the nation in a message sent to Agenzia Fides, publishe ...
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16 February 2009
AFRICA/SIERRA LEONE - AVSI inaugurates “Senior Holy Family” Secondary School at Mayenkineh Educational Center: a concrete initiative to change the future of 1,200 youth
Freetown (Agenzia Fides) – On February 17, 2009, the NGO AVSI will join efforts with their local partner the “Family Home Movement,” to inaugurate the new secondary school “Senior Holy Family” at the Mayenkineh ...
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13 February 2009
AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - Southern African Bishops declare February 15 “Zimbabwe Sunday,” in solidarity with the suffering
Harare (Agenzia Fides) – The Southern African Conference of Catholic Bishops (SACBC) has declared February 15 “Zimbabwe Sunday,” a special day for prayer and support for the population of the country, which is suff ...
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13 February 2009
AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - Meditation efforts begin between the President and former mayor of the capital, with participation from the Christian Churches
Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) - “The negotiations seem a bit tough at the moment, as the two sides remain firm in their positions,” Agenzia Fides was told by sources at Radio Don Bosco in Antananarivo, the capital of ...
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12 February 2009
AFRICA/MALAWI - The challenge for women running in Malawi's elections, amidst the nation's trials: a missionary offers his testimony
Lilongwe (Agenzia Fides) – In Malawi, May 19 marks the fourth election day since the country's return to democracy in the early 90s. The elections include for president and seats in parliament.
How is the nation livi ...
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12 February 2009
AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - Tsvangirai is installed as Prime Minister in a government of national unity and launches an appeal to all citizens to work together to overcome the crisis
Harare (Agenzia Fides) – After months of political stalling, the government of national unity in Zimbabwe has finally been established, according to the agreement of September 15, 2008. Yesterday, February 11, Morgan T ...
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10 February 2009
AFRICA/IVORY COAST - “Jesus Christ is the foundation and source of our communion”: concluding message of the 17th Assembly of French-speaking Bishops of Western Africa
Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) – Promote peace and respect for human life, encourage responsible citizenship and healthy governing of public life...These were the main points of the appeal made to political leaders in western ...
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