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General Elections
“Clearly forbidden”: Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Oppose Government Plan to Legalize Abortion
The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) has opposed a draft Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African nation, noting that the Bill “gravely” contradicts religious teachings in the country.
Pro-Abortion Activists Fabricating Maternal Death Statistics to Push for Abortion in Sierra Leone: Religious Leaders
In order to push for the legalization of abortion in Sierra Leone, local and international pro-abortion activists are fabricating figures to show how lack of “safe access to abortion” is leading to massive deaths, faith-based leaders in the West African country have said.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Urge “immediate cessation of all violent activities” after Elections
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) are calling for “immediate” end to post-election violent conflicts in the West African nation, which they describe as “wave of unrest” that has resulted in the loss of lives.”
“A generally successful election”: Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Commend Electoral Commission, Urge Stakeholder Dialogue
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have described the December 7 general elections as “generally successful”.
“Engage responsibly in the electoral process”: Catholics in Ghana Told ahead of December 7 Polls
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have urged Catholics and all citizens of the West African country to engage responsibly in the country’s general elections scheduled for December 7, emphasizing the importance of peace, justice, and unity for any successful poll.
Days to Mauritius’ General Elections, Religious Leaders Condemn Social Media Shutdown
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have expressed concern about the government’s recent decision to restrict access to social media platforms, days before the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.
Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Justice, Calm Following Murder of Two Politicians in Country’s Post-Election Protests
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for truth, peaceful dialogue, and an end to political violence that followed the country’s October 9 General elections.
“Sacred duty”: Church Leaders in Mauritius Call for Responsible Participation in General Elections
Church leaders in Mauritius have underscored the importance of voting as a “sacred duty” and are calling for responsible participation in the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Transparency, Fairness Ahead of General Elections
With just six days remaining until Mozambique's general elections scheduled for October 9, members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have called for transparency, impartiality, and integrity in the exercise.
Catholic Bishops Laud South Africa's “overwhelmingly” Free and Fair Polls
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have lauded South Africa for conducting free and fair elections despite experiencing “minor issues” during the voting process.
South Africa’s 2024 Elections Test Maturity of Country’s Democracy: Catholic Official
The general elections in South “will test the maturity” of the country’s democracy, the Director of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Transparency in Voter Registration
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have called for transparency and integrity in the ongoing voter registration process in the Southern African nation.
“Having sleepless nights”: Archbishop in Sierra Leone Concerned about Empty Confessionals
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has raised concern about the people’s growing lack of interest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation in his Metropolitan See, saying that the trend is giving him sleepless nights.
Ghana’s Eligible Christians “should actively participate” in Dec. Polls: Catholic Bishops
Christian voters in Ghana must be prepared to take part in the country’s general elections scheduled for later this year, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have said.
Postponing Polls Threat to Senegal’s “enviable democratic credentials”: Catholic Entity
The decision to postpone of the presidential elections in Senegal threatens the West African country’s democratic reputation, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has said.
Catholic Laity in Senegal in “total disagreement” with Postponing General Elections
Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal do not approve of the decision to postpone the general elections that were previously scheduled to take place on February 25.
“Baffled by what's going on”: Archbishop in Senegal on Postponing General Elections
The decision to postpone the general elections in Senegal, previously scheduled to take place on February 25, is difficult to comprehend, Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of the country’s Dakar Archdiocese has said.
“Our country is in danger, build a new Congo”: Catholic Bishops to Newly Elected Leaders
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have called on new leaders elected following the 20 December 2023 general elections to “build a new Congo”, noting that the country is already riddled with many challenges.
Fraud, Violence Undermined Voter Confidence: Bishops in DR Congo on General Elections
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have identified fraud and violence as incidents that undermined voter confidence in the country’s 20 December 2023 general elections.
Let’s “go massively to the polling stations”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo ahead of Polls
Bishop François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa of Kindu Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling for active participation in the Central African nation’s general elections scheduled for December 20.
