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Most Rev. Hubertus Maria van Megen, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan has intimated the erection of a new diocese in Kenya to be excised from the larger Catholic Diocese of Machakos.

Rt. Rev. Tesfasellassie Medhin, Bishop of the Ethiopian Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat that covers Tigray has appealed to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and other donors to reconsider their decision on halting food aid assistance to Ethiopia as thousands rely on the aid after years of devastating conflict in the region.

Very. Rev. Fr Ngoa Ya Tshihemba AA, a priest born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been elected as the first African Superior General of the Congregation of The Augustinians of the Assumption - commonly known as the Assumptionists.

Archbishop Manamika elucidates the disastrous effects of the malaria epidemic on society and also highlights the role of faith leaders through the support of the Global Fund in the fight against malaria, HIV and tuberculosis in Congo-Brazzaville.

As the faithful of the larger Catholic Church in Sudan and South Sudan come to terms with the news of the death of Bishop Macram Max Gassis M.C.C.I., emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid, many eulogize the prelate as a great human rights defender and an erudite administrator.

Termed one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 continues to draw criticism from a section of world leaders and international organizations, a move which a local lawmaker says is ill-formed.According to Dr Nicholas Kamara, the member of parliament for Kabale Municipality, Uganda, the bill was a reflection of what the people want and does impose a death penalty as the world is meant to believe.

Suspended Nigerian Catholic Priest, Fr Hyacinth Iormen Alia, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko has been sworn as the governor of Benue State in an elaborate ceremony held at the Public Square, Makurdi, on May 29, 2023.

“Never give up on your dreams, never completely bury a calling, and never accept defeat.  Keep seeking at least partial or imperfect ways to live what you have discerned to be your real calling” (ibid., 272).  One of Africa’s riches is the keen intelligence of its young people.  May your commitment to studies contribute to the human and integral development of society.”

The Letter: A Message for Our Earth, is a film released in October 2022 and tells the story of six protagonists from Africa, the United States, India, the Vatican, Brazil and Ireland, including Pope Francis discussing the encyclical Laudato Si.

“The scale and importance of what remains to be done does not leave room for inaction. We still see 2023 as a ‘make or break’ year for this nation if it is to fully implement the Peace Agreement,” stated Nicholas Haysom, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).