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Kenya’s Mobile Money Provider Revises Transaction Costs, Limits, to Tame COVID-19
With two more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the East African nation of Kenya, bringing to three the number of patients with the deadly virus and the country’s President announcing a raft of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease, a popular mobile money provider in the country has responded by announcing a revision of transaction costs and daily transaction limits to encourage cashless transactions.
Burkina Faso Forum to Reflect on “what it means to be a Christian in insecurity context”
Amid increasing concerns of insecurity in the Sahel, Church leaders in the West African nation of Burkina Faso, where places of worship have been targeted in attack, are planning a forum that will offer Christians in the landlocked country an opportunity to reflect on their Christian calling in the face of persecution.
Church in Cape Verde to “make its historical journey known” Globally at 500th Anniversary
The Catholic Church in the Island nation of Cape Verde has started preparations to mark the 500 years since the arrival of the first missionaries in the Diocese of Santiago, the first seed of evangelization in the country, with hopes that the history of the Church will be better known to the world.
What Church Leaders in Africa Have Instructed to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
The pandemic of coronavirus that has spread to well over 80 countries across the world including at least 26 in Africa has prompted the taking of precautionary measures aimed at preventing the spread of the deadly virus, with the global death toll having surpassed 5,300.
Plans underway for the installation of Juba Archbishop Elect, Vatican, Bishops Supportive
Plans are underway for the installation of the new Archbishop of South Sudan’s Archdiocese of Juba, Stephen Ameyu, with the Vatican and the Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan expressing full support of the event scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 22.
Seven Italian Priests Have Reportedly Died of Coronavirus
Seven priests have reportedly died in Italy of the COVID-19 coronavirus. They are the first priests known to have died from the virus, now a global pandemic which has struck Italy more gravely than nearly any other country in the world.
At least 70 Clergymen Killed, Abducted in Nigeria since 2015: Report
At least 20 clergymen among them Catholic priests and seminarians have been killed in the West African nation of Nigeria since June 2015, while another 50 have been abducted, according to a report by a on-governmental organization (NGO) based in the West African country.
Link Between Religion, Politics, Peace Discussed at Ivorian Religious Leaders’ Meeting
Following a series of statements by Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast calling for reconciliation and peaceful elections in the country, religious leaders in the West African nation have, in a panel discussion, explained the relationship between religion, politics and peace.
Government Officials in Ghana Say No to Planned LGBTQ Meeting After Protests
Days after Religious leaders in Ghana raised concerns over a Pan Africa International Lesbian, Gay, Trans and Intersex Association meeting that was planned to be held in the West African country in July this year, a section of government leaders in the country have said that the meeting will not happen.
Nigerian Priest: ‘I want the world to know of the suffering of our people’
“The underlying point of all these attacks is to drive away any Western ideology, Western form of living, and institute the caliphate,” Fr. Jospeph Bature said.
Pope Francis Appoints New Archbishop in Gabon
Pope Francis on Thursday, March 12 accepted the resignation of Archbishop Basile Mvé Engone, from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Libreville, Gabon, and at the same time appointed Bishop Jean-Patrick Iba-Ba of the country’s Franceville diocese to be the new shepherd.
Beyond Press Statement: What Juba Archbishop Emeritus Told Journalists on Pope’s Decision
The controversy surrounding the appointment of South Sudanese Bishop Stephen Ameyu as the new Archbishop of Juba took a curious twist earlier this week when Archbishop Emeritus, Paolino Lukudu Loro not only broke his silence through a press statement but also spoke to journalists, accusing the Vatican of forcing the Archbishop elect on the people.
Church in Africa Cancels Six Major Events as Cases of COVID-19 Add Up
With deaths related to the novel coronavirus hitting over 3,000 and 64 countries, including 10 African nations confirming cases of the virus, different Church and secular events scheduled to take place on the continent have been cancelled or postponed. Below are some of the events that have been cancelled.
West Africa Bishops Meeting to Seek Solutions to Massive Land Grabbing in Africa
After concerns of massive land grabbing in Africa were raised by the West African Bishops at the helm of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) during their February meeting, these Church leaders have convened a follow-up meeting with other stakeholders including experts in Ivory Coast’s economic capital, Abidjan to seek solutions to the challenge.
Assailants Attack, Injure Catholic Priest in DR Congo, Diocese Calls for Investigations
Following an attack on a Catholic Priest of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Bunia diocese in the region of Ituri, the Diocesan Curia has condemned the incident, calling on the authorities to hasten the investigation process and bring the perpetrators to book.
Kenya-Based Catholic Medical School Defends Its Credibility After Closure
Following last week’s closure of a Kenya-based Catholic medical institution, the leadership of the facility has, in a Wednesday, March 11 statement, defended its credibility, blaming the state of things to biased and contradictory reports from multiple agencies.
Church in Africa “does have a voice,” Battling Communication Challenges, Official Says
The people of God in Africa and their leadership have a lot to offer to the global Catholicism including testimonies about the growth and progress of Gospel values among believers. However, the Church on the continent faces the challenge of telling its stories within and across the globe, the Bishop coordinating the communication commissions of the episcopal conferences in Africa told ACI Africa in an interview last week.
South Sudanese Priest Shares His Ordeal, Attackers “must have been manipulated by someone”
The South Sudanese Juba-based priest who was attacked by a group of Catholic youth protesting the appointment of a new Archbishop has, in an interview with ACI Africa, shared about the Sunday, March 8 episode saying he has no grudge with the youth and that they might have been misguided and “manipulated by someone.”
Character Formation in Kenyan Catholic Schools Motivating Non-Catholics, Prelate Testifies
The education based on values and the formation of character fostered in Catholic schools in the East African nation of Kenya is the reason behind the enrolment and retention of a high number of learners who are not themselves Catholics, a Kenyan Prelate has said.
Church in Ghana Celebrates Longest Serving Archbishop-turned-Author
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in a collective goodwill message, lauded Archbishop Peter Kwasi Sarpong, Emeritus of Kumasi in Southern Ghana for his contribution to the growth of the Church in the West African country during the Cleric’s close-to 40 years in office.
