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Zimbabwe: Catholics to Launch Community Radio Station

The New Zimbabwean.com – The Archbishop of Harare, Right Rev Robert Christopher Ndlovu, has announced plans to apply for a licence to establish a Catholic community radio station in the

Africa

Malawi: Churches Have a Role in Child Protection

Malawi News Agency, Lilongwe — The Malawi Assemblies of God) Church has been commended for taking a step ahead in child protection issues and also in promoting both the spiritual

Africa

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 80-Year-Old Nun in Delta

Daily Trust, Asaba — Gunmen invaded Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, killing two persons, including an 80-year-old Reverend Sister, Marcelina Alfra. The German-born Rev. Sister

Africa

Nigeria Sharia to Cops Crack Down on ‘Indecent’ Dress

CBN News – Islamic police in northern Nigeria’s Kano state will begin enforcing Sharia law. Ten thousand officers will be on the streets making sure all citizens, including Christians, adhere

Politics

Cameroon’s Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Elections

VOA News – Cameroon’s ruling party has won a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, a move that extends President Paul Biya’s three decade hold on power. The Supreme Court Thursday

Headlines World

Report: 30 Million People Enslaved Worldwide

JOHANNESBURG — The Australian-based Walk Free Foundation has released its first-ever Global Slavery Index – a ranking of 162 countries by their prevalence of modern slavery. The Index found that

World

UN Members Elect 5 Countries to Security Council

Margaret Besheer,VOA News UNITED NATIONS — Five countries have won two-year terms on the U.N. Security Council, including two potentially controversial countries. U.N. General Assembly President John Ashe announced the

Politics U.S.

Only Four African Americans Have Ever Been Elected To The U.S. Senate In All Of American History

Think Progress – New Jersey voters elected Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D) on Wednesday to the seat once held by the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D). When he is seated, Senator-elect

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Rising Gospel Artiste Tevedzai London Bound

Rising gospel artiste Lloyd Tevedzai is expected to tour London next month following the release of his nine-track album titled “Nzvimbo Yenyu”. The versatile singer is billed to perform at

World

UK Magistrate Wants Bible Oath Banned From Court

Witnesses and defendants could no longer be able to swear on the Bible in British courts, under controversial proposals being considered by a body of magistrates. The Magistrates’ Association will