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Kenya’s William Ruto loses ICC trial attendance ruling
BBC News – The International Criminal Court has told Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto he must attend most of his trial on charges of crimes against humanity. Prosecutors had appealed
EU says distrust of US on spying may harm terror fight
BBC News – EU leaders meeting in Brussels say distrust of the US over spying could harm the fight against terrorism. A statement agreed by the leaders says that “a lack of
Africa: Abp Welby to Gafcon – “Church Should Seek Holiness, Unity”
Anglican Communion News Service, London -The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called for the Church to be ‘holy’ and ‘in unity’ as it proclaims the gospel in challenging circumstances
Uganda: Catholic Priest Bans Old Bibles At Confrimation
The New Vision – A Catholic priest at Masaka Diocese’s Kitenga Parish has said he will not confirm children who turn up with old Bibles on the day of confirmation.
Ghana Baptist Convention Saves Ex-Trokosi Girls, Others
The Ghanaian Chronicle – The Baptist Vocational Training Centre (BVCT), located at Frankadua in the Asuogyaman District, has graduated thirty-three young ladies, made up of fifteen ex-trokosi girls and eighteen
New Beginnings? Anglican Church Crisis ‘Behind Us’
Eighty million Anglicans around the world are watching the effective disintegration of the Anglican Communion this week. In its place is the Global Anglican Future Conference, known as GAFCON. The
Tunisia: National mourning for police killed in clashes
BBC News – Tunisia’s president has announced three days of national mourning for eight officers killed by suspected militants in the central Sidi Bouzidi province. President Moncef Marzouki was speaking
New Violence Prompts Nigeria to Intensify Boko Haram Fight
Heather Murdock, VOA News ABUJA — In the wake of more insurgent attacks in Nigeria’s countryside, the Nigerian army says it is increasing security along northeastern roads. The Nigerian army
Ivory Coast, Liberia Seek Cross-Border Dialogue
Anne Look, VOA News DAKAR, SENEGAL — Ivory Coast and Liberia are starting a dialogue aimed at promoting reconciliation and increasing security. Cross-border violence has calmed in the past six
Egypt: France, U.S., EU Condemn Giza Church Attack
Egypt State Information Service, Cairo – France condemned late Sunday’s armed attack on an Egyptian Coptic church in Giza suburb of al-Warraq. At a press conference, French Foreign Ministry Spokesman Romain
