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Agnes Aineah

Agnes Aineah

Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. She holds a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism from the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communications from Kenya's Moi University. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) during the opening Mass of the SACBC Plenary Assembly in January 2023. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Decry Rooted Racial Division in Parishes

Racial divisions are still evident in the Church in South Africa, members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have said,...

Participants at a Saturday, January 28 girls' conference in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Caritas Freetown Official Calls for Renewed Fight against FGM in Sierra Leone

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for renewed awareness of the practice of Female Genital...

Professor Richard Solomon Musa Tarfa, the co-founder of the Du Merci orphanages for vulnerable children in Kano and Kaduna states, Nigeria. Credit: CSW

Christian Human Rights Group Wants “reparations” for Acquitted Nigerian Professor

Human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed relief following the release of a Christian Professor who was accused of forging...

Fr. Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu, a Mill Hill Missionary Priest serving in St. Francis of Paola Parish of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa. Credit: Fr. Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu

Pilgrims from CAR, Angola Arriving in Kinshasa ahead of Papal Pastoral Visit to DR Congo

The city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is bustling with life as pilgrims continue to stream...

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"Not surprised", Catholic Charity Told on Peace Initiative Cameroonian Government Rejected

Local sources in Cameroon have told Catholic charity and peace foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), that the rejection by the Cameroonian...

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SECAM Unveils Groups to Participate in Planned Plenary Assembly in Ethiopia

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa & Madagascar (SECAM) has identified groups that will be representing the entire Church...

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“Defeated destinies”: Catholic Priest in Niger on Experiences of Migrants Returning Home

Migrants transiting through Niger after failing to make it from home undergo numerous challenges, including feelings of defeat and shame,...

Fr. Michael Mithamo King’ori during the January 14 Ordination Mass. Credit: Nyeri Archdiocese

“Grace saw me through”, First Blind Catholic Priest in Kenya on Adjusting to Sight Loss

Fr. Michael Mithamo King’ori has already celebrated six Masses in the Archdiocese of Nyeri in Kenya where he was ordained a...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at St. Michael’s Parish, Kagini of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Archbishop Decries Religious Fanaticism in Nigeria, Says Priests Killed Barbarically

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has decried the increasing division in the country, noting that Catholic Priests are...

Logo of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Concerned about Weakness of Conference’s Institutions

The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern about what he refers to as a weakness of...

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Ethiopia’s Tigray Region Still “hell on earth” Despite Peace Agreement: Catholic Bishop

The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has not improved, two months after the signing of an agreement to restore...

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Bishop in South Africa Cautions Priests against Organizing Big Anniversary Celebrations

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has urged Priests to celebrate their 10 years of...

Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka. Credit: SACBC

South Africa Being Ruled by Mafia, “government appears to be powerless”: Catholic Bishop

Criminal gangs and mafias have taken control of South Africa and are wreaking havoc against innocent civilians, the President of...

Mrs Suad Thabet. Credit: CSW

Acquittal of Egyptian Men who Assaulted Christian Woman Angers Christian Foundation

The human rights foundation, Christians Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed disgruntlement over the acquittal of three men who were accused of attacking, beating, and stripping an...

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“Extreme brutality”: Catholic Peace Entity on Burning of Bodies in Mozambique

The Catholic humanitarian foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has described a video that depicts soldiers burning bodies in Mozambique as an extreme level...

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Rome-based Catholic Development Entity for Africa Announces AI training for Communicators

Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Catholic Development foundation supporting African countries, is inviting digital communicators to participate in its Artificial Intelligence...

Fr. Peter Konteh, Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh/Facebook

Catholic Priest Decries Rampant Use of Illicit “kush” ahead of Elections in Sierra Leone

The use of a cheap and dangerous drug known as kush has become widespread among the youth in Sierra Leone,...

Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria razed by fire. Credit: Courtesy Phtot

Catholic Entities Condemn Gruesome Murder of Catholic Priest in Nigeria

The Catholic charity foundations, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), and Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, have condemned the Sunday, January 15...

Fr. Isaac Achi, a Nigerian Catholic priest, was murdered in Niger State on 15 January 2023. | Diocese of Minna

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Demand Justice for Diocese following Deadly Arson Attack

Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are demanding the arrest of people who torched down Sts. Peter and Paul...

Fr. Stan Chu Ilo. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“It's not war”: African Theologians on Church Involvement in National Politics

Involvement of the Church in the politics of a country should not always be adversarial, seeking to always oppose the...