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Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.

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Caritas Ivory Coast Launches Solidarity Fund for Vulnerable People amid COVID-19

The leadership of Caritas Ivory Coast, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in the West African nation,...

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the concluding Eucharistic celebration for CAR’s Annual National Pilgrimage Saturday, December 5. / Facebook Page Archdiocese of Bangui

Laxity in COVID-19 Preventive Measures, Political Manipulation Concerns in CAR: Cardinal

The laxity in adhering to COVID-19 preventive measure and political manipulation ahead of elections in the Central African Republic (CAR)...

Fr Matthew Dajo freed by his abductors Wednesday, December 2 after spending 10 days in captivity. / Facebook Page Archdiocese of Abuja.

Abducted Nigerian Priest Freed after 10-Day Captivity Traumatized, in Hospital

The Nigerian Priest kidnapped from a Parish of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese last month who was freed Wednesday, December 2 after 10 days...

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda receives the red hat from Pope Francis November 28, 2020. / Vatican Media.

Fostering Family “as domestic church” to Remain Priority for Rwanda’s First Cardinal

The new Cardinal for Rwanda, the first-ever Cardinal in the landlocked Great Rift Valley East African nation, will continue to prioritize family...

“We stand in solidarity with people living with HIV”: Jesuits in Africa on World AIDS Day

On the occasion of World AIDS Day marked December 1 since 1988, members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in...

A poster for the Diocesan Year of the Apostolate celebrated this year in the Diocese of Mansa. / Facebook Page Diocese of Mansa.

Zambia’s Mansa Diocese Set to Celebrate Jubilee Year of Mission for Peace

The leadership of Zambia’s Mansa Diocese has announced the celebration of “the Diocesan Jubilee Year of Mission for Peace” from...

Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, speaking during the Kaduna Archdiocesan Pastoral Council meeting Wednesday, November 25. / Kaduna Archdiocese Facebook Page.

“Too much concentration of power has made governors lazy”: Nigerian Archbishop

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese has attributed the seeming lack of creativity on the part of Governors to take...

Fr. Dajo Matthew, who was kidnapped during the night of Sunday, November 22 in Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese.

Appeal for Prayers “for quick, safe release of Fr. Dajo Matthew, kidnapped” November 22

Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese “for the quick and safe release of Rev. Fr. Dajo Matthew” who...

Church in DR Congo “not against free primary education,” Cardinal Clarifies

The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has clarified that the Catholic Church is not opposed...

Members of the Joint Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Senegal, Mauritania, Cape-Verde, and Guinea-Bissau (CESMCVGB).

Bishops in West Africa Concerned about Tragedy of “illegal immigration,” Call for Action

Catholic Bishops of the four-nation Conference in West Africa have, in a collective statement issued at the end of their...

Fr. François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa, appointed Bishop of DR Congo's Kindu Diocese by Pope Francis on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Italy-based Congolese Cleric Appointed Bishop of DR Congo’s Kindu Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. François Abeli ​​Muhoya Mutchapa, who has been ministering at the Parishes of St. Maria and...

Families fleeing violence in the Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique. / Aid to the Church in Need (ACN International).

Catholic Aid Agency Reaches out to Mozambique’s Displaced, Bereaved amid Protracted Crisis

The leadership of the international Catholic pastoral charity and pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN International) is...

Fr. François Achille Eyabi, appointed Bishop of Cameroon's Eseka Diocese by Pope Francis Saturday, November 14, 2020. / Fr. François Achille Eyabi/Facebook Page.

Newly Appointed Bishop in Cameroon Says He’ll Foster Unity “for the growth of Diocese"

The newly appointed Bishop for Cameroon’s Eseka Diocese has told ACI Africa in an interview that he will seek to...

Some members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) at the end of the closing Mass of their Annual Plenary Assembly in the Diocese of Keta–Akatsi. / Facebook Page Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC).

Seven Issues of Concern Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed for National Transformation

Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in a collective statement at the end of their Annual Plenary Assembly, outlined seven issues...

“You cannot regulate what you are not in control of”: Nigerian Cleric to Gov’t over SMedia

A Catholic Cleric in Nigeria has faulted government attempts in the West African nation to regulate social media engagement saying...

Christian Cardinal Tumi responding to questions from his captors.

What Cameroonian Cardinal was Told by His Captors During Nightlong Abduction

Details of what those behind the abduction of Christian Cardinal Tumi told him have emerged in a video shared on social...

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) with President Felix Tshisekedi during an audience Monday, November 9, 2020. / Website National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO).

Prioritize Political Solution that “respects Congolese people”: Bishops to DRC President

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective memorandum, called on the President of the...

Christian Cardinal  Tumi, pictured after his liberation on November 6, 2020. / Kumbo Diocese in Cameroon.

Cameroonian Cardinal Freed After Nightlong Abduction “fine, in good health”

Christian Cardinal Tumi who was abducted Thursday, November 5 in the troubled North West region of Cameroon has been freed,...

Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia pray for an end to violence in the Horn of Africa nation. / Ethiopia Catholic Secretariat/Facebook Page.

Resolve “differences amicably, in spirit of respect, trust”: Bishops in Ethiopia

Following tensions between Ethiopia’s Federal government and the leadership of Tigray Regional State, Catholic Bishops in the Horn of Africa...

Cardinal-designate Antoine Kambanda with President Paul Kagame during his installation as Archbishop of Rwanda's Kigali Archdiocese.

Appointment of First Cardinal in Rwanda “great value for all, honor to Church”: President

A week after Pope Francis named Archbishop Antoine Kambanda of Rwanda’s Kigali Archdiocese among 13 new Cardinals who are expected to be...