South Sudan: Bishops' Alarm On the Situation in Sudan and South Sudan

"With the recurrent postponements of democratic elections in South Sudan, the hope for sustainable peace is waning," warn the Bishops of South Sudan and Sudan at the end of their… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland - the Opposition Wins the Presidential Elections Amid Changes and Regional Challenges

The presidential elections of November 13, 2024, with the election of Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the opposition Waddani party, represent a significant turning point for… Read more »

Gabon: New Constitution Approved, an Important Step Towards the Return to Civilian Rule After the 2023 Military Coup

With 91.8% of the vote, Gabon's new Constitution was approved in the referendum held on November 16. The turnout was 53.54%, below initial estimates (71%). "This is an important… Read more »

Kenya: Archbishop of Nairobi - 'We Will Return the Donations to the President'

"These funds will be refunded to the respective donors," said the Archbishop of Nairobi, Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo, referring to donations made by Kenyan President William Ruto… Read more »

Sudan: The War in Sudan Continues Amid General Indifference

There is a war on the ground and a media war. As in many conflicts today, even in El Fasher, the capital of the Sudanese region of North Darfur, the media plays a significant role… Read more »

Somalia: Peaceful Elections in Somaliland Await Final Count

The counting of votes is underway for the presidential elections held yesterday, November 13, 2024, in Somaliland. A significant event for this region that declared itself… Read more »

Mozambique: Post-Election Protests Continue and the Number of Dead Rises

The number of victims of clashes between demonstrators and police in Mozambique has risen to 30 since protests broke out three weeks ago over alleged fraud in the October 9… Read more »

Nigeria: The Nigerian Priest Emmanuel Azubuike Is Free

The Nigerian priest Emmanuel Azubuike, kidnapped on November 5 (see Fides, 6/11/2024), is free. According to the Diocese of Okigwe, Father Azubuike was "released in the early hours… Read more »

Nigeria: Rector of the Minor Seminary Is Free - He Had Offered Himself As a Hostage in Exchange for Two Students

Father Thomas Oyode, the rector of the minor seminary in Agenegabode in the Etsako East district of Edo State in southern Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Sunday 27 October, is free.… Read more »

Nigeria: Another Priest Kidnapped in Imo State, Southern Nigeria

Another priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria. He is Fr Emmanuel Azubuike. The priest, who works in the parish of St. Theresa, Obollo, Isiala Mbano, in the southern state of Imo,… Read more »

Tanzania: 'Uncertain Future' On Eve of Local Elections

"They will not silence us, Tanzania belongs to all of us and we will fight for our right to be heard," said opposition politician John Mnyika, referring to the current government… Read more »

Chad: Chadian Govt Promises Harsh Response To Jihadist Attack

Three days of national mourning in Chad in memory of the victims of the jihadist attack on a military base near Lake Chad were declared by Chadian President Mahamat Idriss… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Violence Spreads - Hundreds Killed in an Armed Attack in the Village of Manni

For some time now, Burkina Faso has been confronted with several violence attacks by armed groups. In recent months the situation seems to be out of control. Read more »

Niger: Another World Is Possible When Invisible Chains Are Recognized As Such

Pierluigi Maccalli, who was held hostage for more than two years by Salafist-inspired groups, has returned to Niger, the place of his kidnapping, to spend a few days (see Fides,… Read more »

Cameroon: President Biya Returns Home After 7 Weeks of Absence, Putting an End to Speculation About His Health

The rumors about the health of the Cameroonian President, 91-year-old Paul Biya, seem to have been denied yesterday, October 21, when the Head of State returned to his country… Read more »

Sudan: Fighting Continues in Khartoum - 23 Civilians Killed in Attack On a Market

Fighting continues in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, where the Sudanese armed forces are trying to expel the militiamen of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from their positions.… Read more »

Ghana: 'Environmental Prayer Walk' - Peaceful Rally Against Illegal Gold Mining

On October 11, the Archdiocese of Accra invited people to the "Environmental Prayer Walk", which took place peacefully and without incidents, with the participation of thousands of… Read more »

Togo: Togolese Religious Priest Murdered in Yaoundé

The "Fidei Donum" priest Christophe Komla Badjougou, originally from Togo, was murdered on the evening of October 7 in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon. Read more »

Niger: Father Pier Luigi Maccalli - 'I Return Home After 6 Years Between Tears of Joy and Sadness'

"The thread of my presence in Niger (of 11 uninterrupted years) was broken on September 17, 2018 with the kidnapping. Exactly six years later, I have finally returned to Niger",… Read more »

Burkina Faso: 19 Killed in Attack On Border Post

19 people were killed in an attack during the night of 1 to 2 October in Fanworgou, a border town between Togo and Burkina Faso. Read more »

Sudan: Army Offensive in Khartoum in the Grip of Intense Fighting

In Khartoum, fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified. The regular military appears to have gained control of important centers in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Archbishop of Lagos - 'The Best Gift for the 64th Anniversary of Independence Is to Improve the Living Conditions of Nigerians'

"As we celebrate the 64th anniversary of our country's independence, one cannot help but wonder how much there is to celebrate, given the many hardships that Nigerians face today,"… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Radio Maria/Goma Coordinator Murdered

The coordinator of Radio Maria/Goma, Edmond Bahati Monja, has been murdered. The murder occurred on the evening of September 27. The Catholic radio journalist was shot dead by… Read more »

Angola: Synod, the Bishop of Leena - 'The Problems of the West Are Not Ours'

Low levels of education, lack of services, leprosy, the spread of aggressive sects: these are just some of the problems that the Catholic community in Angola faces on a daily… Read more »

Nigeria: Further Protests Against the Government's Economic Policies Announced

Various civil society groups in Nigeria have declared a "National Day for Survival" for October 1. The date has a high symbolic value as it coincides with the 64th anniversary of… Read more »