Politics
Tanzania: Kikwete Reaffirms Resolve to Deal With Hate Mongers
By Masato Masato-(TANZANIA DAILY NEWS) Dodoma — PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has condemned in the strongest terms preachers of religious hatred in the country, reaffirming the government resolve to protect the
Uganda: Govt, Pastors Clash Over Family Values
The state minister for Gender and Culture, Rukia Nakadama, has urged religious leaders to put family issues first on their agenda. Speaking at celebrations to mark International Day for Families,
Zambia Blocking Opposition Party Registration, Says Priest
By Peter Clottey A Roman Catholic priest has accused Zambia’s government of preventing him from registering his political party to challenge the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) Party in the next
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
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
Tanzania: Clerics Warned Against Bigotry
By Alvar Mwakyusa: DEFENSE and National Service Minister Shamsi Vuai Nahodha has warned religious leaders against adverse preaching and actions that deride other beliefs and recommended that faith-based meetings should
Nigeria: Governor Orders Christian Religious Studies Back to Niger Schools
Minna — NIGER State governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu has given approval for the immediate recruitment of Christian Religious teachers to commence the teaching of the subject in all public schools
Tanzania: We Should Not Vote On Worship Day, Says MP
Dodoma — NKENGE Member of Parliament, Ms Asumpter Mshama has proposed that the government should reschedule voting day, so that it does not interfere with worshipping. Ms Mshana explained that
Nigeria: Cleric Warns Against Taxation of Churches
Akure — Founder of Cherubim Seraphim, Success Gate Inc, Akure, Ondo State, Primate Ademisokun Turton has cautioned against the imposition of taxes on churches by the Federal Government, arguing that
Archbishop cautions clergy against partisan politics
Dr George Slezer Ofori-Atta, Presiding Archbishop of the International Council for the Clergy (ICC), has cautioned the clergy against indulging in partisan politics. According to him, the utterances of some
