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WCC condemns attacks on churches in Niger

Attacks in Niger, resulting in the destruction of more than 70 churches and the killing of an undetermined number of people, were strongly condemned by the World Council of Churches (WCC).

23 January 2015

Archbishop Makgoba condemns violence against African migrants in Soweto

Taking part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, I have been shocked at the shooting, looting and killing that has been happening in parts of Soweto

23 January 2015

Christian Aid Supports Thousands Hit By Catastrophic Malawi Floods

Christian Aid is providing emergency assistance to deluged communities in Malawi, in the aftermath of the worst floods the country has seen in nearly two decades.

23 January 2015

Church asks for prayer and support as severe flooding hits Malawi

Torrential rains in Malawi have claimed up to 50 lives and left tens of thousands homeless, as well as threatening harvests.

16 January 2015

S. Sudan: Bishop of Yirol dies

Yirol diocese's Bishop Daniel Deng Abeil has died after a fight with cancer

16 January 2015

Two new bishops for the Church of Uganda

The Church of Uganda's House of Bishops elected two new bishops on Thursday 

16 January 2015

S. Sudan: Peace campaign reaches Rumbek

Archbishop Daniel Deng said the campaign has shown South Sudan's people yearn for peace and reconciliation.

16 January 2015

WCC expresses shock over killings in Nigeria

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed deep shock over the attacks by extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria

14 January 2015

African Anglican priest, scholar translates Bible into Kikamba language

A translation called The Kikamba Bible - Utianiyo Mweu Wa Mwiyai Yesu Kilisto was launched in December.

13 January 2015

Uganda announces event to celebrate Anglican Church's "forgotten martyr"

Leading figures in Uganda have announced a major event to commemorate a martyred Anglican Archbishop.

12 January 2015