This website is best viewed with CSS and JavaScript enabled.

News Stories


Africa

Bishop Onesphore Rwaje elected Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda

Bishop Onesphore Rwaje elected Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda

The House of Bishops of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda has elected the Rt. Revd Onesphore Rwaje as Archbishop to succeed the Most Rev. Emmanuel Kolini . He will take over from Archbishop Kolini on December 12, 2010 the latter having served as the Archbishop of Rwanda for the past 12 years.

21 September 2010

Sudan bishop makes Cathedral funding appeal as deadline looms

Sudan bishop makes Cathedral funding appeal as deadline looms

The Bishop of Sudan’s Diocese of Kajo Keji has appealed to brothers and sisters across the Anglican Communion for help as he faces a race against the clock in his efforts to build a cathedral there.

17 September 2010

Seven days in Entebbe - A reflection on the All Africa Bishops Conference

Seven days in Entebbe - A reflection on the All Africa Bishops Conference

I flew into Entebbe on Monday morning without map or compass; this was only the second gathering of bishops from across the continent of Africa. The first had been six years ago in Lagos, Nigeria, long before my time with the Anglican Communion Office.

29 August 2010

African Anglican bishops in Uganda draw a line in the sand in their final conference statement

African Anglican bishops in Uganda draw a line in the sand in their final conference statement

Four hundred bishops from Africa announced today that 'business as usual' was no longer an option for the Anglican Church there and that Africans should "take their destiny into their own hands".

29 August 2010

"Climate change will kill more Africans than malaria or AIDS," Anglican church warned

"Climate change will kill more Africans than malaria or AIDS," Anglican church warned

The continent of Africa is facing a future in which climate change will kill more people than traditional causes such as malaria and HIV, according to a Ugandan environmental expert.

26 August 2010

History-making Anglican priest says Africa "has faith to believe it can defeat AIDS"

History-making Anglican priest says Africa "has faith to believe it can defeat AIDS"

Rev Canon Gideon Byamugisha today called on the African bishops of the Anglican Communion to take the lead in ensuring the HIV virus never celebrates its 50th birthday in 2031.

25 August 2010

President of Uganda tells African bishops: "There should be no room for intolerance because everyone is made in the image of God."

President of Uganda tells African bishops: "There should be no room for intolerance because everyone is made in the image of God."

Uganda’s President Museveni said today that tolerance was a biblical imperative and that Christians should not “have one minute of time wasted” by those promoting prejudice.

25 August 2010

African bishops' meeting in Uganda told: "History will record what happens at this conference"

African bishops' meeting in Uganda told: "History will record what happens at this conference"

The Bishop in Egypt Dr Mouneer Anis told bishops from more than 400 dioceses at the 2nd All Africa Bishops Conference that this was an historic moment for Africa’s Christian community.

24 August 2010

South African Archbishop calls for end to public service strike

South African Archbishop calls for end to public service strike

Cape Town, 19 August. South Africa’s public service strike is hurting hospital patients and students, and the government and unions should act to end it, says the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.

20 August 2010

Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

The Anglican Church of Burundi kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the Aug. 14-15 weekend with a service of thanksgiving and prayer at St. Luke's Cathedral in Gitega and a service of Holy Communion at St. Peter's Church in Buhiga.

20 August 2010