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Christian Leaders
Competence, Integrity among Criteria Zambia Churches Want for New Electoral Commissioners
Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have called on the government of the Southern African nation to include “competence and integrity” among the criteria for identifying candidates to take the helm of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State “grieving” amid Persistent Attacks, Killings
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have expressed sadness over persistent attacks and killings in the West African nation.
Let 2022 By-Elections Reflect Nation “united in diversity”: Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe
Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe under the auspices of Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) are calling on the people of God in the Southern African nation to pray for the forthcoming by-elections to reflect a country “united in diversity.”
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Highlight Four Pillars of Successful Dialogue
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Lagos State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have highlighted four pillars, which they say are essential in interreligious dialogue.
Church Leaders in Zambia Want Perpetrators of Violence at By-Election Prosecuted
Representatives of Church leaders in Zambia under the auspices of the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have expressed concern about the violence witnessed during the recently held Kabwata Constituency by-election.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against Undue Interference
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Gombe State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have cautioned security agents against undue interference in their activities.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State Urge Immediate End to “new wave of killings”
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are calling for an immediate end to the renewed cycle of killings, reportedly occasioned by the murder of a herder in the State.
Christian, Muslim Leaders in Mozambique Commit to Fight Extremism in New Declaration
Religious leaders who met in Mozambique’s city of Pemba have distanced themselves from extremists who kill in the name of religion in the country’s Cabo Delgado Province and vowed to unite in the fight against radicalism and violence in the embattled region.
Christian Leaders in Cape Verde Concerned about Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Drug Abuse
Christian leaders in the Island nation of Cape Verde have expressed concern about the increase in reported cases of COVID-19 and those of drug abuse in the country.
“School children abductions must be stopped from happening”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the country’s government to ensure there is an end to cases of the abduction of school-going children in the West African nation this year.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders to File “fresh suit” against Law Seeking to Control Churches
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria are planning to sue the government afresh over the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow State authorities to control church operations.
Attack on Jos Custodial Centre “unfortunate, frightening”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria
Christian leaders in Nigeria have condemned the recent attack on the Jos custodial center by yet to be identified gunmen terming the incident “sad, unfortunate and frightening.”
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Call for Stakeholder Dialogue to End Country’s Insecurity
Stemming security challenges in Nigeria will require an all-inclusive security dialogue with all stakeholders, Christian leaders in the West African country have said.
South Sudan’s Christian Leaders Support Prosecution of Oil Tycoons Mentioned in War Crimes
The leadership of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has expressed support for the Swedish government’s decision to prosecute Lundin Energy Oil Company for aiding and abetting war crimes in the country two decades ago.
On International Day for Tolerance, Christian Leaders in Nigeria Urge Peaceful Living
On the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance marked Tuesday, November 16, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to practice tolerance and live peacefully to promote national development.
Insecurity in Nigeria’s Kaduna State Growing “beyond our imagination”: Christian Leaders
The heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria’s Kaduna State is a cause for concern for members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the region who are saying the security crisis has gone “beyond our imagination.”
Bill to Regulate Christian Preaching in Nigeria “injurious” to Church: Christian Leaders
The proposed bill seeking to regulate preaching of Christianity in Nigeria’s Kaduna State is “injurious to the Church” and a deliberate attack on Christians in Nigeria, Christian leaders in the West African nation have said.
Lift “all sanctions on Zimbabwe”, Christian Leaders Say, Urge “citizen-centered process”
There is need to lift “all sanctions on Zimbabwe” and to adopt a process that is “citizen-centered”, Christian leaders under the auspices of Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have said in a statement.
Christian Leaders Warn of Anarchy in Nigeria, Call for Amnesty to Country’s Separatists
Christian leaders of various denominations in South East Nigeria have expressed concern over increased insecurity and violence in the region, saying that part of the West African nation is descending “into anarchy”.
Clamor for Secession in Nigeria “a problem of bad governance”: Christian Leaders
The push for secession from a section of Nigerians is a manifestation of “bad governance”, representatives of Christian leaders in the West African country have said.
