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Kenya church attacks 'kill 15' in Garissa

Kenya church attacks 'kill 15' in Garissa

Fifteen people have been killed in attacks on churches in the Kenyan town of Garissa near Somalia, say the Kenyan Red Cross and a medical official.

02 July 2012

Nigeria: Kaduna Reprisal Attacks Call for Concern, Says Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Nigeria: Kaduna Reprisal Attacks Call for Concern, Says Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Kaduna — The manner with which Christian youths rose to retaliate the bombing of churches in Kaduna State penultimate Sunday calls for concern by all, Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Diocese, Josiah Idowu-Fearon said yesterday.

29 June 2012

Primate of Southern Africa: "Why not 'adopt' a young person who needs support?"

Primate of Southern Africa: "Why not 'adopt' a young person who needs support?"

Dear People of God...On the day of Pentecost, recently celebrated, St Peter recalled words of the prophet Joel, and God’s promise that where he pours out his Spirit, our sons and daughters will prophecy, our young men – and, I’m sure, young women also

28 June 2012

New Bishop of Accra ordained, but election of Primate still to come

New Bishop of Accra ordained, but election of Primate still to come

The Archbishop of West Africa ordained Dr Daniel Torto as the new Bishop of Accra on Sunday, but a new Primate will not be elected until September

27 June 2012

The Rt. Rev. Stanley Ntagali Elected 8th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda

The Rt. Rev. Stanley Ntagali Elected 8th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda

The Rt. Rev. Stanley Ntagali has been elected the 8th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. The election was held during a meeting of the House of Bishops on Friday, 22nd June, 2012, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe.

22 June 2012

USPG and the Anglican Church tackle HIV stigma in Zimbabwe

USPG and the Anglican Church tackle HIV stigma in Zimbabwe

A new initiative, aimed at challenging HIV-related stigma, has been launched in Harare.

20 June 2012

Let's uphold the values of fairness and decency - Bishop Yinkah Sarfo

Let's uphold the values of fairness and decency - Bishop Yinkah Sarfo

[From: Ghana Web] The Right Reverend Dr. Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, Anglican Bishop for Kumasi, has appealed to all political actors to uphold the values of fair play to stave off needless tension ahead of the December general polls.

20 June 2012

Christian groups in Nigeria threaten to retaliate after attacks

Christian groups in Nigeria threaten to retaliate after attacks

12 June (ENInews)--Some Christian groups in Nigeria are threatening to retaliate as churches continue to experience attacks attributed to Boko Haram, a violent Islamist group.

14 June 2012

Sunyani Anglican Bishop urges issues based campaign

Sunyani Anglican Bishop urges issues based campaign

Right Reverend Dr. Festus Yeboah Asuamah, Anglican Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese on Friday called on political parties to conduct their electioneering campaigns on issues instead of attacking personalities.

13 June 2012

Canadian, African bishops affirm common mission

Canadian, African bishops affirm common mission

On one level, the first wedding held at the Anglican Church of Canada's national offices will resemble many other weddings, with finery, music, and celebration

08 June 2012