Politics
Nigeria Passes Bill to Ban Gay Marriage, Gay Rights Groups
By Stoyan Zaimov , Christian Post Reporter Nigeria moved a step closer to not only banning gay marriage but also establishing jail terms of up to 10 years for those
Nigerian governor Rotimi Amaechi suspended by PDP
(BBC NEWS) Nigeria’s ruling party has suspended powerful state governor Rotimi Amaechi, who does not support President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election in 2015. Mr Amaechi, from oil-rich Rivers state, won
Tunisia court ‘convicts 20’ over US embassy attack
(BBC NEWS) A Tunisian court has sentenced 20 people to two-year suspended jail terms for involvement in an attack on the US embassy in Tunis in September 2012, their lawyer
Kenyan MPs vote to increase their pay despite protests
(BBC NEWS) Kenyan MPs have voted to raise their salaries in defiance of proposals to cut pay. The vote suggests a monthly salary of about $10,000 (£6,540). The average annual
Guinea replaces interior minister after protest deaths
CONAKRY (Reuters) – President Alpha Conde has replaced his security minister with a career policeman, Guinea state television said, to tackle sustained unrest over the preparation of a legislative election
Zimbabwe: Indigenous Churches Predict Zanu-PF Victory
MUGA(THE HERALD) Over 150 bishops and their followers from various indigenous churches from all over Zimbabwe have predicted President Mugabe and Zanu-PF victory in the forthcoming harmonised elections. The bishops
Jim Wallis, Frank Wolf Discuss How Politics Can Serve the Common Good
By Napp Nazworth , Christian Post Reporter Evangelical left leader Jim Wallis and Republican Congressman Frank Wolf (Va.) discussed how politics can serve the common good at a Thursday panel
Ethiopia: Minister – Govt Works to Uphold Religious Tolerance
By Nesru Jemal – The government of Ethiopia does not only believe in religious freedom but also works to uphold the long-standing religious tolerance in the country, Good Governance and
Zambia: Priest in Politician’s Clothing Eyes Top Seat
Anita Powell (VOA NEWS) JOHANNESBURG — Zambia’s government is not delivering on its promises, says a prominent critic who used to support President Michael Sata. The Rev. Frank Bwalya, a
Zimbabwe: Mujuru Working to Win Over Church Leadership to Zanu-PF
By Stephen Chadenga-(THE STANDARD) Gweru — Vice-President Joice Mujuru has urged church leaders to participate in Zanu PF programmes in order to become economically empowered. Speaking at a Gweru ministers
