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Children in Burkina Faso Risking “forced recruitment by jihadists”: Missionary Cleric

A missionary Priest ministering in Burkina Faso has expressed his concerns about the multiple cases of insecurity in the landlocked...

Pictures of the attacks by jihadists in Mocímboa da Praia in Mozambique. / Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.

EU Legislators Call for Intervention in Jihadist Crisis in Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese

Members of the European Parliament, the legislative arm of the European Union (EU), are concerned about the attacks by jihadists in Cabo...

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Caritas Uganda Reaches Out to Over 1.2 Million People with Humanitarian Support

The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in Uganda, Caritas Uganda, has reached out to over one million...

KCCB Chairman, Archbishop Philip Anyolo presiding over a televised Mass at the Holy Family Minor Basilica in Nairobi. / Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

Reopening Kenya “dependent on taking personal, social responsibility seriously”: Bishops

After Kenya’s Government announced the “conditional” and partial easing of COVID-19 restrictions last week, Catholic Bishops in the  East African nation...

Gumbo Camp  which hosts more than 9,800 IDPs. / Agenzia Info Salesiana (ANS)

Why Salesians at IDP Camp in South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese are Concerned

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering among the over 9,800 internally displaced persons...

The late founder and first President of the World Family of Radio Maria (WFRM), Emanuele Ferrario. / World Family of Radio Maria

Clergy, Laity in Africa Eulogize Founder of Worldwide Network of Marian Radio Stations

Clergy and the lay faithful in Africa have paid glowing tribute to the late Emanuele Ferrario, the founder and first...

An official of Caritas Congo taking a local through COVID-19 information. / Caritas Congo

How Caritas Congo Personnel are Helping Minimize COVID-19 Infections

Officials of the humanitarian and development arm of Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Caritas Congo have, in a...

Bishop Paul Njiru Kariuki, the Chairman of KCCB's Commission for Education and Religious Education.

“Dear learners, continue studying at home”: Kenyan Bishop on Extended School Closure

The Bishop overseeing the Commission for Education of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has encouraged students to continue...

The premises of the National Catholic Radio (NCR) in Ivory Coast.

Ivorian Catholic Radio Management Takes “bitter option, suspends broadcasts” Indefinitely

The leadership of the National Catholic Radio (NCR) in Ivory Coast has decided to suspend “broadcasts and all radio related...

Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba presiding over a televised Mass at Holy Family Minor Basilica, Nairobi on Sunday, June 5. / Kenya Broadcasting Corporation/ Twitter

In Campaign Against Reproductive Healthcare Bill, Bishops in Kenya want Christians Engaged

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have, in their ongoing campaign against the Reproductive Health Care Bill 2019, reached out to “Christians and people...

Bishop John Oballa Owaa, Chairman of KCCB's Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC).

Persistent Insecurity in Two Kenyan Dioceses “unfortunate, regrettable”: Bishops

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have, in a collective statement, said they are “deeply concerned” about persistent violent conflicts in two...

A well-wisher hands over clothing to a displaced woman in Burkina Faso. / Caritas Burkina Faso

Caritas Burkina Faso Launches Emergency Appeal to Support Displaced People

The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso through its humanitarian arm, Caritas Burkina Faso, has launched an emergency appeal to address...

Agroecology farmers in Nyahururu, Kenya showcase their farm produce during the 2019 Agroecology Conference. / Caritas Archdiocese of Kisumu/ Facebook

Equipped in Self-sustenance, 4,000 Agroecology Farmers in Kenya Managing amid COVID-19

Some 4,000 farmers practicing agroecology in Kenya have not had the negative impacts of COVID-19 crisis having been equipped with skills that...

Mr. Gilbert Mutuku, the first grand winner of KomeshaCorona Challenge collects his gift hamper from Radio Shahidi offices. / Radio Shahidi/ Facebook

CAFOD and Kenya’s Isiolo Vicariate in a Radio Show Partnership on COVID-19 Measures

The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is partnering...

The 40-tonne container of emergency supplies that was handed over by Irish Ambassador to Uganda, William Carlos (R) to Trócaire Country Director in  Uganda, Ian Dolan (L). / Trocaire

Bishops in Ireland, Government Partner to Support Over 5 million Displaced in DR Congo

Amid COVID-19 restrictions, Catholic Bishops in Ireland have partnered with their government to deliver life-saving aid supplies to the more...

Members of the Association Villageoise d’Epargne et Crédit (AVEC) partnering with the Salesians to help vulnerable women in the DRC.

Plight of Over 400 Women in DR Congo’s Savings Groups a Concern for Salesians

The plight of more than 400 women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who can no longer meet their...

Activists protest against Gender-based Violence and Femicide in South Africa.

What Church Leaders in Southern Africa are Doing to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

The leadership of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has, in an...

Bishop Anthony Ireri Mukobo during televised Mass at Holy Family Minor Basilica Nairobi on Sunday, June 28.

Amid COVID-19, “duty, obligation to worship God remains indispensable”: Bishops in Kenya

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have reminded the people of God in the East African nation about their “duty and obligation”...

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How Jesuit Refugee Service is Keeping Refugees in Africa Safe amid COVID-19 Challenges

The leadership of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has, in an interview with ACI Africa, outlined how the personnel of the Catholic...

Some members of the Don Bosco Youth Center after receiving nutritional support from Salesian Missions donors in Namibia / Mission Newswire

Over 300 Vulnerable Youths in Namibia Receive Nutritional Support from Salesian Missions

More than 300 vulnerable youth and children in the Southern African nation in Namibia affected by COVID-19 restrictions are receiving...