Africa
Nigerian president slams fresh attacks, warns insurgents
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday hit out at gunmen he called “armed terrorists” who launched attacks on military barracks, a prison and police stations in Bama town in which
Egypt: Release Teacher Accused of Blasphemy
A Coptic Christian teacher detained in Egypt on charges of “defamation of religion” must be immediately released and the criminal case against her dropped, said Amnesty International today, ahead of
Angola: Minister Calls for Better Training of Religious Leaders
Luanda — The minister of Culture, Rosa Cruz e Silva, Friday in Luanda, called to all recognized Christian churches to work well in the training of pastors and leaders. The
Off-road wheelchair offers freedom for disabled poor
Boston, MA (CNN) — Sometimes, implementing wide-reaching social change takes surprisingly few materials. With just a handful of bike gears, MIT professor Amos Winter is hoping to change the developing
Escalating violence against Christians in Tanzania ‘deeply worrying’
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for “decisive action” after the deadly bombing of a cathedral in Arusha, Tanzania, on Sunday. The explosion happened during an inaugural Mass at the cathedral,
Ghana: Christians Must Show Way to Peace and Unity – Prez Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday, appealed to churches to serve as pathfinders and crusaders of peace and unity, to pave the way for Ghana’s development. He, therefore, entreated the
Nigerian: Muslims Appeal to Boko Haram to Stop Killings, Accept Amnesty
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Boko Haram insurgents to accept the amnesty that may be offered by the Federal Government and stop further
Tanzania: MPs Hit At High Priests of Hate
Dodoma — THE National Assembly on Wednesday passed resolution seeking enactment of laws to curb statements propagating hatred in the society by politicians, clerics and other people. Moving the resolution
South Africa: Does Prayer Belong in South Africa’s Public Schools?
At COSAT, school assemblies usually begin with a prayer, delivered by a teacher. It’s often given in Xhosa – the first language of most COSAT students. “I like the prayer,”
Robert Mugabe ‘donkey’ jibe – Solomon Madzore detained
Zimbabwe’s authorities have ignored a court ruling to free an activist accused of calling President Robert Mugabe a “limping donkey” at an election rally, his lawyer says. Charles Kwaramba said
