May 03
Nigeria: Muslim Leaders Laud Dangote Foundation for Philanthropic Gesture in Ekiti
Vanguard
The Muslim leaders in Ekiti have expressed gratitude to the management of the Dangote Foundation for setting a unique philanthropic precedent for the people of the state. Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Kenya Amid Devastating Floods
Capital FM
Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with Kenya as floods wreak havoc, claiming numerous lives. Read more »
Ethiopia: Catholic Church Pledges Support to Clean Ethiopia Movement
Ethiopian Herald
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April 29
Gambia: Excitement Sweeps As Gambia Hosts Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit
The Point
Excitement is sweeping across the country as The Gambia prepares to host the 15th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit slated for Saturday 4 May 2024. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Provides 100m/ - for Arusha Church Construction
Daily News
ARUSHA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has contributed 100m/- for construction of St Karoli Lwanga parish church in Usa River of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha. Read more »
Nigeria: Occultism, Charms Failed Us - Ex-Convict-Turned Bishop
Daily Trust
A former notorious armed robber and ex-convict-turned clergyman, Bishop Kayode Williams, has charged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to shun charms and occultic powers. Read more »
Nigeria: Recognising and Avoiding 'Reputable' but 'Dead' Churches
Premium Times
When you want to make your choice of a church, Jeremiah 3:15 must be your guide rail. Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Flynas Assures Seamless Airlift
Daily Trust
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Planet Travels Limited, a General Sales Agent (GSA) of Flynas, Alhaji Umar Kaila, has assured a seamless journey for pilgrims… Read more »
April 26
Burkina Faso: Catechist Murdered in the East of the Country
Agenzia Fides
The catechist Edouard Zoetyenga Yougbare was kidnapped and killed near Saatenga, in the diocese of Fada N'Gourma, in eastern Burkina Faso. According to a diocesan priest quoted by… Read more »
April 25
Malawi: 'Israel Wants Thousands Of Malawians to Work in Construction Industry' - Minister
Nyasa Times
Government officials say 80,000 workers are wanted in Israel to work in the construction industry in the Jewish state. Read more »
Nigeria: Pastor, Church Members Robbed During Service in Edo
Daily Trust
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Brown John (26) and Ayodele Aziz (30), who stormed a Deeper Life Bible Church in Benin, robbed the pastor and… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Religion and Covid-19 - Methodists and Church of England Followers More Likely to Have Been Vaccinated Than Muslims and Pentecostals [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There are many factors which affect how successfully a vaccine is rolled out. One of these is the public health communication strategy. Surprisingly, a key factor in determining… Read more »
West Africa: Attach Importance to Rescuing Liberia - Archbishop Jallah tells Boakai
New Dawn
Liberian Archbishop Dr. Ola W.B. Jallah urges President Joseph Boakai to tackle poverty in his rescue mission. Read more »
April 23
Gambia: Gambia to Deploy Over 4000 Security Personnel for OIC Summit
Foroyaa
President Adama Barrow has on Monday informed the media that the Gambia will deploy over four thousand (4000) security personnel for the forthcoming Summit of the Organisation of… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Urges States to Submit Pilgrim Groupings
Daily Trust
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged State Pilgrims' Welfare Boards, commissions and agencies to conclude the grouping of pilgrims into 45s and conclude data… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: ISDB Organizes 18th Global Forum On Islamic Finance
Daily Trust
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute announced the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 28 April… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shut Down Cult Abusing Women, Girls - Says Village Headman Angry Over Apostolic Church
New Zimbabwe
A TRADITIONAL leader from Mashonaland West province is pleading with authorities to intervene and immediately shut down Madzibaba Ishmael's apostolic church, which allegedly… Read more »
Nigeria: Is It a Renewed Hope for Almajiri?
Daily Trust
During most of the fasting period, I happened to be in Kano City for one thing or another. One thing that didn't go unnoticed in the city is the ubiquity of the almajirai -… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Borrow Pit Collapses, Kills 7 Almajiris in Kebbi
Leadership
Seven Qur'anic School pupils popularly called Almajiris studying at Malam Dan-umma Qurnic School at Bayan Science, Badariya area, in Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi… Read more »
April 19
Sudan: International Response Inadequate, 25 Million People, Half of Sudan's Population Need Humanitarian Assistance, Say Agencies After One Year of Conflict
CISA
To mark one year since the brutal fighting in Sudan erupted in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS),… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Armed Robbers Target Catholic School, Torture Priest
New Zimbabwe
Three armed robbers who targeted a Catholic Mission where they terrorised a priest before getting away with loot worth thousands of dollars have been slapped with a 21-year jail… Read more »
April 18
Botswana: Botswana Churches Oppose Gay Rights Proposal
VOA
A coalition of churches in Botswana has voiced its opposition to parliament's latest effort to amend the constitution to include gay rights. Read more »
April 17
Angola: Vice President Bids Farewell to Apostolic Nuncio
ANGOP
Angolan Vice President, Esperança da Costa, participated, on Wednesday, in Luanda, in the farewell ceremony to the Apostolic Nuncio of Angola and São Tomé and… Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Decries Rise in Divorce in a Forum With Church Leaders
Capital FM
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi decried the rise of divorce and separation among families in the country. Read more »
April 15
Ghana: Fastrack Process to Introduce Islamic Banking - Prof Gatsi
Ghanaian Times
The Dean of the School of Business of the University of Cape Coast, Professor John Gatsi, says Ghana must fastrack the process to introduce Islamic Banking in the country. Read more »