Africa
29 May 2008
AFRICA/GUINEA - Soldiers rebel and “the population pays the consequences,” local Church source tells Fides
Conakry (Agenzia Fides) – The situation in the Republic of Guinea continues to be tense and rebellious soldiers are demanding the retreat of all officials that do not support their petitions.
“The soldiers have beg ...
29 May 2008
AFRICA - “Thanks for the help, but what we really need is a world market that better supports are products,” the African nations say at the Japan-Africa Summit.
Yokohama (Agenzia Fides) – “Thanks for the help, but we want an increased openness on the market by developed nations and more investments in our countries.” This could be a summary of what African leaders invited ...
27 May 2008
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - The violence in South Africa as seen by other African nations
Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - While the violence against immigrants in South African towns seems to have died down, the international community continues to express their reactions to the grave events of recent days. Ca ...
27 May 2008
AFRICA/BURUNDI - Cease-fire between the government and the last active rebel group. Will there really be peace?
Bujumbura (Agenzia Fides) - “Will there really be peace?” the people of Burundi are wondering after the umpteenth accord signed between Burundi’s government and the National Liberation Front (FNL), the last group o ...
26 May 2008
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa’s President Mbeki condemns violence against immigrants
Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - South Africa continues its investigation regarding the violence that has targeted immigrants, defined by President Thabo Mbeki as “an absolute disgrace” and acts of “an unprecedented ...
26 May 2008
AFRICA/D.R. CONGO - Opposition leader’s arrest by Belgian authorities leads to controversy and questioning
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - Questions and controversy have arisen in political spheres in Kinshasa (capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo) following the arrest in Belgium of Senator -Pierre Bemba Gombo, leader ...
23 May 2008
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - “The violence was organized by powers interested in destabilizing the country,” says Head of the South African Secret Service. Commentary from a missionary.
Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - The anti-immigrant violence is extending to other parts of South Africa. After Johannesburg, episodes of violence have been confirmed in Cape Town and Durban. President Thabo Mbeki ordered ...
21 May 2008
AFRICA/SUDAN - Over 50,000 people flee Abyei, town rich in fuel reserves in dispute between north and south Sudan
Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - The fighting going on for control of the area of Abyei, between troops of the Sudanese army and the SPLM/A (Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement/Army) is the most serious violation of the peace t ...
20 May 2008
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - “The recent fighting is a result of a situation that has been rotting for some time,” one missionary says.
Johannesburg (Agencia Fides) - “The fighting was inevitable, as the situation had been left to rot for some time,” Fr. Mario Tessarotto, Scalabrinian missionary, told Agenzia Fides. Fr. Tessarotto has been working on ...
16 May 2008
AFRICA/UGANDA - “Apostles of Jesus,” first African missionary Congregation celebrates 40th anniversary in August
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - The Association of the Apostles of Jesus, the first missionary order founded in Africa, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on August 22. The theme of the anniversary is, “I will be with you alw ...
15 May 2008
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - “A new apartheid mentality is killing our country,” affirms the Archbishop of Johannesburg in condemning the xenophobia attacks on immigrants
Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - The South African Church has spoken out against the serious acts of violence committed against immigrants from Zimbabwe and Mozambique in the township of Alexandra, a lower-class suburb nea ...
14 May 2008
AFRICA/KENYA - The Catholic Church asks the government to dialogue with the Mungiki sect and for an independent investigation of the torturing of the rebels of Mont Elgon
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Church’s members, along with other religious and social groups of Kenya are multiplying their efforts in requesting truth and justice in the two events that have caused concern in ...
14 May 2008
AFRICA/SUDAN - Doubts remain regarding the attack on Khartoum
Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - Over 200 people have died in the attack led by the JEM (Justice and Equality Movement) in Omdurman, twin city of Khartoum (see Fides 12/5/2008). This fact was made public by Sudanese authoritie ...
13 May 2008
AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - “May the international community intervene to place an end to the violence”: appeal from the Bishops of Southern Africa
Harare (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of South Africa, Botswana, and Swaziland who form part of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are launching an appeal for international and regional pressure in ...
12 May 2008
AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - Uncertainty regarding the second round for presidential elections
Harare (Agenzia Fides) - The runoff for presidential elections in Zimbabwe has once again placed in question the participation of the opposition in the elections.
The President of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC ...
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