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Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan issues ‘Urgent Humanitarian Appeal’ for internally displaced persons

The Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor, Bishop of the Diocese of Liwolo, has issued an urgent appeal for emergency assistance for displaced persons.

17 July 2026

Diocese of Cape Town says diversity is a ‘gift from God’ and calls for an end to xenophobia

The Diocese of Cape Town in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa passed a resolution at its Synod expressing ‘deep sorrow and heartfelt apology to brothers and sisters from across the African continent who have experienced fear, rejection or hostility’ within South Africa amid a wave of violence against foreign nationals.

16 July 2026

Anglican Church of Burundi announces the election of Bishop Eraste Bigirimana as primate

The Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana, the Bishop of Bujumbura Diocese, has been elected to serve as the Primate of The Anglican Church of Burundi.

19 June 2026

‘The Church is on the front line of the Ebola response’: Anglicans act to tackle Ebola outbreak

Around the world, Anglican churches, networks and charities are working to assist humanitarian response to the 17th Ebola outbreak. 

01 June 2026

The Desmond Tutu Programme to End Global Hunger celebrates expansion

The Desmond Tutu Programme to End Global Hunger has celebrated its expansion and development of the former home of Desmond Tutu as its new global headquarters. 

27 May 2026

First women priests ordained in the Church of the Province of Central Africa

14 women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Province of the Church of Central Africa, at a service at the Anglican Holy Cross Cathedral in Gaborone, Botswana.

22 May 2026

Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Archbishop urges need for 'prayers with practical action'

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a Public Health Emergency by the World Health Organization.

18 May 2026

Diocese of Kajo-Keji shares hope about cross-border refugee ministry

The Episcopal Diocese of Kajo-Keji is at the centre of a growing network of cross-border peacebuilding, refugee ministry and community development spanning South Sudan and Uganda — drawing the attention of international partners and academics alike.

01 May 2026

South Sudan Council of Churches work for peace and reconciliation as conflict escalates

The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has intensified its peacebuilding and reconciliation work as violence continues to rise.

23 April 2026

Three years on, Sudan’s war is leaving millions in crisis

Three years on from the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, millions are in crisis. Anglican leaders are calling for renewed prayer, the protection of civilians and urgent humanitarian access. 

14 April 2026