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Southern Africa archbishop launches Africa e-reader project

Southern Africa's Anglican Archbishop has launched a new e-reader project to promote electronic learning in dioceses.

31 January 2014

South Sudanese Church 'an example to us all' in speaking as one for peace, says Abp Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby arrived in Juba, South Sudan this morning, saying he brought with him ‘the greetings, love and encouragement’

31 January 2014

CMS-Africa embarks on ambitious “Footprints Campaign”

CMS-Africa's new fundraising campaign to raise two million US dollars aims to “lay the foundation for long term sustainability of its international mission footprint” on the continent.

29 January 2014

Nigerian bishop tells of church 'slaughter'

A senior cleric has spoken of how suspected Islamist militants "slaughtered" some 30 churchgoers in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday.

29 January 2014

Nigeria's General Secretary made Yewa Bishop

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) is advertising for a new General Secretary after making the current one a bishop-elect.

29 January 2014

Archbishop of Kenya: "It's immoral to tax the dead"

The Anglican Church of Kenya's Archbishop Eliud Wabukala has condemned a recent move by counties to tax bereaved families.

28 January 2014

Leading Episcopalian speaks out on Ugandan, Nigerian anti-gay legislation

The Episcopalian Church's House of Deputies President has written a strong article commenting on the church’s role in, and against, homophobia in parts of Africa.

28 January 2014

West Africa announces Primate's funeral arrangements

The funeral for the Primate of West Africa will take place at the end of February, the Province has announced today.

28 January 2014

Relief funding approved for SUDRA South Sudan

Mothers’ Union’s Relief Fund Committee has sent a grant of £25,000 to aid the humanitarian response of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan & Sudan

28 January 2014

Abp Welby to visit South Sudan and Great Lakes Region

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will visit South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

27 January 2014