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.

Children exchange pleasantries after Sunday Holy Mass at St. Mary's, Fatima Interim Care Center. Credit: ACI Africa

How Sierra Leonean Priest Birthed Home for Vulnerable Children amid War Devastation

Five-year-old Alusine wants to be a soldier when he grows up “to arrest all bad men.” Asked to name his...

Pope Francis during the virtual dialogue with African Catholic students on Tuesday, November 1. Credit: PACTPAN

Engage Your History, “keep your roots intact”: Pope Francis to African Catholic Students

Pope Francis has encouraged the youths in Africa to engage and come to terms with their history however “harsh” it...

Pope Francis during the virtual dialogue with African Catholic students on Tuesday, November 1. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Says He’s “back to walking”, Looks Forward to Visiting Africa in February

Pope Francis has exuded confidence that he may finally get to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South...

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke speaking on the occasion of the thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral of Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network.

Cardinal in Nigeria Expresses Solidarity with Youth ahead of Dialogue with Pope Francis

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria has sent a message of solidarity with Catholic youths in...

Maryamu Joseph (16), who escaped from Boko Haram after being held for nine years. Credit: ACN

Nigerian Teen Abducted by Islamists Aged 7 Recovering at Catholic Trauma Centre

For close to a decade, Maryamu Joseph who was abducted by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, at the age of...

Bishop Montfort Stima of Malawi's Catholic Diocese of Mangochi. Credit: ECM

“Rich overnight”, Bishop in Malawi Decries Wide Gap between Country’s Poor and Wealthy

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mangochi in Malawi has found it baffling that a few individuals in the...

Inside Pope Francis’ Envisioned Two-hour Dialogue with Catholic Youth in Africa

Everything is set for the November 1 dialogue between Pope Francis and young people drawn from various Catholic universities from African countries.

African Students to Seek Solidarity with Pope Francis in Tackling Challenges of Youth

The envisioned dialogue between Pope Francis and young people from Catholic institutions of higher learning in Africa is not a moment to...

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Catholic Peace Entity Fears for Military Crackdown in Nigerian States ahead of Elections

The Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has cautioned that violence in Nigeria’s Anambra and Imo States, accompanied with a...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama conferred alongside over 400 other Nigerians and foreigners, with the 2022 National Honours Award in the West African country. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Defends Decision to Accept Government Award amid Criticism

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has responded to those criticizing his decision to receive the state commendation for...

Catholic Students in Africa Pour Their Hearts Out to Bishops in Synodal Conversations

Catholic students from various universities across Africa have shared their Church experiences and concerns in a meeting they held with...

Blessing and Commissioning of the new theatre facility by His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Abuja. Credit: Oyo Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauds Muslim for Donating to Catholic Health Facility

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has lauded a Muslim man in the country for donating...

Catholic Charity Rallying for Support of Priest’s Mission in Zimbabwe’s Isolated Villages

Chitsungo Mission of the Catholic Diocese of Chinhoyi in Zimbabwe is the poorest in the Diocese, the Pontifical and charity...

A poster announcing the October 17 press conference. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Climate Change is “structural sin”, Bishops in Africa Say, Demand World Leaders’ Action

Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have joined other faith-based and civil society actors in demanding...

Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat in Ethiopia. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Be “voice for the voiceless”: Ethiopian Bishop to International Community on Tigrayan War

The just resumed war in Tigray, the Northernmost region of Ethiopia, is the largest “our planet right now”, the Bishop...

Pope Francis at the Economy of Francesco conference for young economists, researchers, and activists in Assisi, Italy, 24 September 2022. | Vatican Media.

Planned Papal Dialogue with African University Students to Stir Synodal Conversations

Young people drawn from various Catholic Universities in Africa are set to engage with Pope Francis in a dialogue that...

Bishop Paul Abel Mamba of Tambacounda Diocese in Senegal. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Muslim Leaders in Senegal Resisting External Extremism, Committed to Fraternity: Bishop

Religious leaders from different faith groups in Senegal have maintained a commitment to live in harmony with each other, a...

Bishop Philippe Alain Mbarga of Cameroon's Ebolowa Diocese. Credit: Ebolowa Diocese

Cameroonian Diocese Directs Establishment of Caritas Offices to Address Needs of the Poor

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa in Cameroon has directed institutions under his pastoral care, including Parishes and...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) pose with President Lazarus Chakwera. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishops in Malawi Worried about Economic Hardship, Urge State to Fulfill Election Promises

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have expressed concern over the worsening food security crisis in the country and called...

Caritas Africa Calls on Global Finance Leaders to Address Debt Crisis ahead of G20 Summit

The humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Church in Africa, Caritas Africa, is calling on global finance leaders preparing for...