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Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese. / Public Domain

Let Refugees, IDPs Find Peace When They Come Home, South Sudanese Bishop to Politicians

Jan 20, 2021

Following random murders of civilians by what authorities have referred to as “unknown gunmen” in South Sudanese villages, a Catholic Bishop has told politicians to make the country peaceful for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees after thet return home.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria's Makurdi Diocese during Holy Mass to officially launch the third Diocesan Synod Monday, November 9, 2020. / The Catholic Star Newspaper/Facebook Page

Synod in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese to "look into proper ways of evangelization": Bishop

Nov 14, 2020

The third Diocesan Synod of Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese that kicked off over the weekend seeks to “look into” methods of sharing faith, the Local Ordinary said.

Some internally displaced persons at Paquitequete beach in Pemba Diocese.

“We are truly in a deep humanitarian crisis”: Bishop in Mozambique over Cabo Delgado

Oct 29, 2020

The people of God in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province are experiencing “a deep humanitarian crisis,” the Bishop of Pemba Diocese, which covers the Northernmost Province of the Southern African nation said earlier this week, appealing for aid for thousands of displaced families.

A woman washes her hands at shelter distribution for displaced families in Metuge district in Cabo Delgado. / United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Prelate Bemoans Surge of Internally Displaced Persons amid Attacks in Mozambique

Oct 1, 2020

The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mozambique is increasing on a daily basis due to protracted insecurity, a situation that is a source of concern for the Bishop of Pemba Diocese, which covers Cabo Delgado, a province in the Northern part of the Southern African country that has been worst hit by the insurgence.

Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) realizing feeding programs for vulnerable groups  in Zambia and South Sudan. / Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

Salesian Missionaries Realize Feeding Program in Zambia and South Sudan

Aug 15, 2020

Members of Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Zambia and South Sudan are realizing feeding programs in the two African countries through a food donation initiative, which Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of SDB is facilitating, a report sent to ACI Africa indicates.

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

Jul 10, 2020

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering among the over 9,800 internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Gumbo camp in South Sudan’s Archdiocese of Juba have, through their leadership, told ACI Africa why they are concerned.

Caritas South Sudan volunteers at a past event / Caritas South Sudan Facebook

Over 900 Households Receive Boost from Caritas South Sudan to Engage in Farming

Jun 6, 2020

Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Eastern Africa country, has given seeds and farm tools to over 900 households in the Catholic Diocese of Yei to improve livelihoods and to contribute to economic growth in the country.

Sisters of Notre Dame du Lac de Bam (SNDLB) in Burkina Faso at the celebration of their 5oth anniversary in 2017.

Notre Dame Nuns Supporting Families, IDPs amid Insecurity, COVID-19 Crisis in Burkina Faso

May 7, 2020

The Sisters of Notre Dame du Lac de Bam (SNDLB) in Burkina Faso are braving harsh conditions caused by years of insecurity and now COVID-19 to support families and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the West African country, contributing to their livelihood.

Fr. Marco Mongu, Diocesan Administrator Wau Diocese, South Sudan. / ACI Africa

South Sudan’s Wau Diocese Dismisses Some 5,000 IDPs for Fear of COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020

The administration of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has sent home more than 5,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in a move that the diocese says will depopulate the Catholic church premises to curb the possible spread of COVID-19 that has already been reported in the country’s capital, Juba.

Diocese of Yola Bishop, Stephen Dami Mamza laying foundation for construction of eighty six housing units for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri, Northern Nigeria on Monday, January 27. / Courtesy

Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Set to Construct Pioneer Residence for Boko Haram Victims

Jan 30, 2020

The Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has laid the foundation for the building of a residence that will house Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing from Boko Haram insurgency in Maiduguri, Northern Nigeria.