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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.

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How Nuns in Senegal are Sustaining New Community amid Prolonged Drought, Limited Resources

Members of the Religious Congregation of the Poor Clares who recently established a community in the Catholic Archdiocese of Dakar...

Mons. Mark Maigida Nzukwein, appointed Bishop of the newly created Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Creates New Catholic Diocese in Nigeria, Appoints Pioneer Bishop

Pope Francis has announced the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria and appointed Mons. Mark Maigida Nzukwein...

Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya. Credit: St. Austin Catholic Church Nairobi

Catholic Bishop in Kenya Commends Parents for Persevering through Difficult School Year

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has hailed parents in the East African country for struggling...

Casimiro Jorge Cajucam, the Director of Sol Mansi, a Diocesan radio station in Guinea-Bissau. Credit: ACN

Intimidation of Christians in Guinea-Bissau Threatening Decades of Peace: Catholic Charity

The long-standing cordial relationship between Christians and Muslims in Guinea-Bissau is under threat with the ongoing religious-based intimidation that targets...

Some of the members of the Franciscan Missionaries of St. Joseph during the celebration of their Jubilees and Professions
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“No going back,” Catholic Sisters told at Professions, Jubilee Celebrations in Kenya

Members of the Franciscan Missionaries of St. Joseph (FMSJ) who celebrated their Jubilees and professions in Kenya have been urged to cling...

Christ the King Cathedral of Ndola Diocese. Credit: Ndola Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Zambia Declares Unity Theme for 2023 Pastoral Year

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ndola in Zambia has declared “Unity” as the theme of the 2023 pastoral...

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles (left) and Rev. Sahid. Credit: Courtesy Photo

After Bashing, Archdiocese of Freetown Affirms Archbishop’s Commitment to Country’s Peace

The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has responded to claims that the Local Ordinary...

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Omission of Nigeria from “Countries of Particular Concern” Angers Christian Rights Entity

Nigeria is one of the countries that the United States (U.S.) State Department has struck out of its Countries of Particular...

Fr. Peter Konteh. Credit: Caritas Freetown

Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Dedicates National Awards to Hardworking Caritas Team

Fr. Peter Konteh, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown, is this year’s winner of the Sierra Leone Leadership Award.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Challenges Governors to Bridge Gaps in State Appointments

Governors of various States in Nigeria have a key role to play in creating social cohesion in the country, Bishop Matthew...

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Christians in Nigeria Living under “severe stress”: Catholic Bishop

For years, Christians in Nigeria have lived under “severe stress”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Disputes Assumption Religious Diversity Dividing Country

Even without religious diversity, Nigeria will still have problems, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said, disputing...

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African Catholic Activists Tell New Disney CEO to End LGBTQ “grooming” in Content

Members of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of CitizenGo, which is the international Catholic activist organization, have asked Robert Iger, the newly...

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Traditional Healers in Mozambique Vaccinating Civilians to Fight Militia: Catholic Charity

Traditional healers are vaccinating groups of young men in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique and allowing them to go...

Johan Viljoen, Director of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) on his visit to Nampula in Mozambique. Credit: Denis Hurley Peace Institute

Catholic Charity Blames IDP Woes in Mozambique on Manipulation of Figures

Organizations working with refugees are manipulating the statistics of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northern Mozambique, the Catholic charity foundation, Denis...

Late Richard Cardinal Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishop Mourns African Cardinal Who Desired to Revive Symposium of Bishops

The desire of Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, who served as President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) before...

Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL). Credit: IRCSL

Religious Leaders in Sierra Conducting Civic Education to Prevent Post-election Chaos

Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) are conducting voter education and training of faith-based leaders in the West African...

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Archdiocese of Freetown during an interview with ACI Africa at his office in Freetown. Credit: Caritas Freetown

Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Faults Political Parties Apathy on Peace ahead of Poll

Leading political parties in Sierra Leone have given peace initiatives in the country a wide berth, the Archbishop of the...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Abuja Archdiocese speaking at the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the Godfrey Okoye University in Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Archbishop in Nigeria Lauds Catholic University for Honoring Country’s Murdered Twins

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has lauded Godfrey Okoye University, an institution of the Diocese of...

Fr. Hans-Joachim Lohre during a conference on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bamako Mali. Credit: ACN

Catholic Foundation Concerned about Missing Priest Championing Religious Cohesion in Mali

For over 30 years, Fr. Hans-Joachim Lohre has been a keen champion of religious cohesion in Mali, Catholic Pontifical and...