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Abp Welby begins primate visits in Central, Southern Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby arrived in Zambia today for a week of visits to fellow primates in the Anglican provinces of Central and Southern Africa.

01 July 2014

Accra diocese launches 'customised' Bible

The Anglican Diocese of Accra, Church of the Province of West Africa, on Saturday, launched a customised Bible, comprising the history and Parishes under the Accra Diocese.

30 June 2014

Archbishop Welby on the first black Anglican bishop

Archbishop Justin Welby preached at Canterbury Cathedral during a service of 'thanksgiving and repentance' for the first black Anglican Bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther, who was consecrated 150 years ago.

30 June 2014

Women leaders in African churches reflect on HIV and AIDS

Early struggles in developing a response to the HIV and AIDS pandemic were remembered by African women church leaders who gathered in Nairobi, Kenya

30 June 2014

Bicycle project to boost food security in South Sudan

An Anglican diocese in South Sudan has distributed bicycles to local farmers to improve help increase productivity to ensure food sustainability in the area.

27 June 2014

Christian, Muslims leaders in Tanzania: "We will promote peace"

The 2014 Christian-Muslim Conference in Tanzania concluded with an historic affirmation of the shared humanity between participants.

27 June 2014

Sudan frees death row Christian

A Sudanese Christian who gave birth in prison after being sentenced to hang for apostasy was freed on Monday, one of her lawyers said

23 June 2014

Kenya's Christian leaders warn against ethnic violence

The Anglican Archbishop of Kenya and other Christian leaders have today condemned those people inciting ethnic tension in their country.

20 June 2014

Church Army celebrations told: "Develop liturgy for, with young people"

Central Africa's Bishop Mushene: "It is the failure to include young people in the whole life of the Church which has made the Church fail to understand the needs of young people"

20 June 2014

The forgotten story of the Nuba Mountain people

The security situation for the people of the Nuba Mountain region of Sudan has continued to deteriorate recently with increased attacks on civilians and the denial of basic human rights.

18 June 2014