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Abp Tutu's home robbed while at Mandela memorial

Police in South Africa say retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu's home was robbed while he was away to attend a memorial honoring Nelson Mandela.

11 December 2013

Persecution continues for Zimbabwe Anglicans

Christians in Zimbabwe are facing a new wave of persecution after supporters of an excommunicated former bishop refuse to return Church property in the Diocese of Masvingo.

11 December 2013

Nigeria: Christians challenged to "disciple at work"

An International network of mission agencies, Faith2Share, recently held its West African Depth Discipleship Consultation to “discover what following Jesus, the Prince of Peace, means in every aspect of our lives.

11 December 2013

Anglican bishop drums up support against GBV

Bishop of Malawi James Tengatenga

[News Time Africa] The Anglican Church has once again joined forces in calling on Malawi to refrain from any acts of violence, stressing that any violent skirmishes are tantamount to sin

10 December 2013

Anglican Communion leaders pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

Senior bishops from around the Anglican Communion have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela who died today aged 95.

05 December 2013

SA: Walk of witness replaces violent protest in Khayelitsha

Instead of violent protests, religious leaders including Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, civil society and a forum representing protesters on Thursday explored the root of the discontent and staged a "Walk of Witness" in Khayelitsha.

05 December 2013

Anglican laity contribution vital for Malawi Church growth

A church member celebrates lay involvement in the Diocese of Northern Malawi and, after almost two decades of work, challenges the next generation to step up. 

05 December 2013

S. Sudan bishop: "Don't be fooled and pay for prayer"

A bishop in South Sudan has hit out at pastors who have been selling prayers and blessings to church members.

05 December 2013

SA Archbishop sends condolences after plane crash

The Primate of Southern Africa has sent his condolences to the Anglican bishops of Angola, Mozambique and Namibia following a plane crash. 

03 December 2013

Archbishops support Great Lakes peace campaign

The Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster have expressed their support for a church-led peace campaign launched on in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

03 December 2013