Africa

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  15 June 2021
  AFRICA/KENYA - The alleged murderer of Fr. Michael Maingi Kyengo, killed in 2019, has been arrested Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - The alleged murderer of a Catholic priest who was killed in 2019 and who fled after his release was arrested. He had been on the run for a year. Michael Muthini Mutunga was released on bail of 3 ...
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  15 June 2021
  AFRICA/ERITREA - A nun is the new General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference: "I ask for wisdom and insight" Asmara (Agenzia Fides) - "When Solomon became king, he did not ask the Lord for wealth and power, but for wisdom and insight to guide the people of God", said Sister Tsegereda Yonanne of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (C ...
• 14 June 2021
  AFRICA - Terrorism and violence: unsustainable situation in West African countries Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - "The West African sub-region is unfortunately becoming the bastion of terrorism in Africa. A situation that is becoming increasingly worrying", writes to Agenzia Fides Fr. Donald Zagore, Ivorian ...
• 14 June 2021
  AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - "What are foreign military bases in the Sahel for?" ask the Bishops after the Solhan massacre Ouagadougou (Agenzia Fides) - Burkina Faso is in shock due to the massacre in Solhan, the village in the north-east of the country attacked in the night between 4 and 5 June, in which at least 160 people were killed (see ...
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  12 June 2021
  AFRICA/MALAWI - World day against child labor, the Bishop of Zomba: "Protecting children, in the light of the Gospel" Zomba (Agenzia Fides) - "In the current health emergency situation, many children and young people are forced to go to work to help their families in conditions of extreme poverty. In many cases it is a question of forms ...
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  12 June 2021
  AFRICA/MALAWI - Students of the Catholic University engaged in research programs and development aid Lilongwe (Agenzia Fides) - Catholic Relief Services (CRS) aims at a partnership with the Catholic University of Malawi to help students in practical learning through internships and research of aid and development progra ...
• 11 June 2021
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - The Bishops: "The Constitution should be reformed so that there is a single law that is the same for all" Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "To ensure peace and unity of the nation, there must be an end to the practically established status that Islam enjoys in our Constitution. We note in this regard that while Islam is mentioned ver ...
• 11 June 2021
  AFRICA/TANZANIA - Appointment of the Rector of the "Our Lady of Angels" interdiocesan philosophical seminary in Kibosho Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On February 5, 2021 Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, appointed Fr. Joseph Msafiri Mahela, member of the Apostolic Life Communit ...
• 11 June 2021
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Laurent Gbagbo's return to his homeland: an important step towards reconciliation Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - The return home of the former president of the Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, is scheduled for next June 17th. On March 31st he was acquitted of the charge of crimes against humanity issued by the ...
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  10 June 2021
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Due to the conflict, the population fleeing violence is unable to find shelter Cabo Delgado (Agenzia Fides) - The escape from attacks continues in the villages of the districts of Palma and Nangade in Cabo Delgado. According to reports from the Catholic organization for peace and charity "Denis H ...
• 10 June 2021
  AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - Appointment of the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Fr. Kizito T. Nhundu Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On May 14, 2021 Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, appointed Fr. Kizito Takaendesa Nhundu, of the clergy of the archdiocese of H ...
• 10 June 2021
  AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - The Bishops: "We offer our condolences for the victims of the Solhan massacre" Ouagadougou (Agenzia Fides) - "As we know, our country, Burkina Faso, has once again experienced a deadly attack, in Solhan, in Yaga, in the Sahel. On behalf of our Church Family of God, we offer our sincere condolences ...
• 9 June 2021
  AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - Resignation of the Archbishop of Durban and appointment Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Francis has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Durban (South Africa), presented by His Eminence Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, ...
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  9 June 2021
  AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - Diocese of Tombura Yambio opens first agricultural school in Mupoi Tombura Yambio (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishop of the diocese of Tombura Yambio, Mgr. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro, inaugurated the Agricultural Training Center, and sat behind the wheel of a tractor on the farm in the parish of ...
• 9 June 2021
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Ivorian soldier dies in attack in Tougbo on the border with Burkina Faso Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - "On the night of Monday, June 7, 2021, armed men attacked the city of Tougbo in the Boun department on the border with Burkina Faso at around 9 p.m. According to initial reports, an Ivorian sold ...