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Catholic Bishops in Togo Concerned about Recent “series of arrests” by Government
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, expressed concerns about the recent “series of arrests” by the government of the West African nation, and called for the release of those detained.
Catholic Priest in Zambia Urges Government to Engage Citizens in Economic Reforms
A Catholic Priest in Zambia is calling on the country’s political leadership to engage citizens in the process of reforming the economy, especially in the government’s engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Stop Using COVID-19 to Postpone Dialogue, Church Leaders in Eswatini Tell Government
The Council of Swaziland Churches in Eswatini has asked the government of the Southern African nation to stop using the COVID-19 situation to postpone dialogue that they say will restore peace in the country that is experiencing protracted protests.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia “elated” by New Government’s Agenda “for economic stability”
Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) say they are “elated” by priorities of the newly formed government, including the agenda for economic recovery and improved livelihoods for Zambians.
The Three Issues Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Want Post-Election Government to Prioritize
As eligible voters in Zambia go to the poll, Jesuit scholars in the country have highlighted three issues they want the post-election government to prioritize.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana, Government Disagree on Proposed Financing of National Cathedral
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are faulting the government for calling on citizens to donate at least 100GHC (US$6.00) monthly for the construction of a national interdenominational cathedral in the West African country.
In Nigeria, “silence no longer golden”, Bishop Says, Urges Citizens to Engage Government
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has urged the people of God in the country to engage their government on the country’s challenges, cautioning against silence amid insecurity.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Government to Improve Social Services for Elderly
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on the government of the West African country to provide favorable social security services for the elderly people to see them through their “earthly pilgrimage.”
Nigerian Archbishop Seeks Government Partnership in Environmental Conservation
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has asked the federal government to collaborate with the Church to ensure that there is a clean and healthy environment in the West African country.
Churches in Gabon to Reopen Despite Government Opposition, Bishops Say
Churches in Gabon will reopen for public worship on Sunday, October 25, the Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said in a collective message, a decision that goes against the government’s October 16 announcement to defer the resumption of public worship by five more days.
