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"Climate change will kill more Africans than malaria or AIDS," Anglican church warned

"Climate change will kill more Africans than malaria or AIDS," Anglican church warned

The continent of Africa is facing a future in which climate change will kill more people than traditional causes such as malaria and HIV, according to a Ugandan environmental expert.

26 August 2010

History-making Anglican priest says Africa "has faith to believe it can defeat AIDS"

History-making Anglican priest says Africa "has faith to believe it can defeat AIDS"

Rev Canon Gideon Byamugisha today called on the African bishops of the Anglican Communion to take the lead in ensuring the HIV virus never celebrates its 50th birthday in 2031.

25 August 2010

President of Uganda tells African bishops: "There should be no room for intolerance because everyone is made in the image of God."

President of Uganda tells African bishops: "There should be no room for intolerance because everyone is made in the image of God."

Uganda’s President Museveni said today that tolerance was a biblical imperative and that Christians should not “have one minute of time wasted” by those promoting prejudice.

25 August 2010

African bishops' meeting in Uganda told: "History will record what happens at this conference"

African bishops' meeting in Uganda told: "History will record what happens at this conference"

The Bishop in Egypt Dr Mouneer Anis told bishops from more than 400 dioceses at the 2nd All Africa Bishops Conference that this was an historic moment for Africa’s Christian community.

24 August 2010

South African Archbishop calls for end to public service strike

South African Archbishop calls for end to public service strike

Cape Town, 19 August. South Africa’s public service strike is hurting hospital patients and students, and the government and unions should act to end it, says the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.

20 August 2010

Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

The Anglican Church of Burundi kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the Aug. 14-15 weekend with a service of thanksgiving and prayer at St. Luke's Cathedral in Gitega and a service of Holy Communion at St. Peter's Church in Buhiga.

20 August 2010

Prayer requested for William's 100km walk

Prayer requested for William's 100km walk

The Anglican Church celebrates one hundred years of existence on Zambian soil this year. In order to commemorate this day a number of programs have been put in place. All the five dioceses in the country will commemorate the day individually

11 August 2010

As thousands flee murder, rape and destruction of their homes, DRC Anglican pleads for more prayer

As thousands flee murder, rape and destruction of their homes, DRC Anglican pleads for more prayer

Thousands of people have been displaced and are pouring into towns in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo as an upsurge in violence in the Lubero and Beni territories takes its toll, writes Baliesima Kadukima Albert, Coordinator of Health and HIV/AIDS programmes for the Anglican Church of the Province of Congo.

20 July 2010

Celebration as first Bishop of Tarime is consecrated

Celebration as first Bishop of Tarime is consecrated

Bwana asifiwe! Praise the Lord! Dr Mwita Akiri has been elected and consecrated as the first bishop of the new Diocese of Tarime, in northern Tanzania.

15 July 2010

Churches in drive to help prevent xenophobic attacks

Churches in drive to help prevent xenophobic attacks

The South African Council of Churches says it is taking measures in the country's nine provinces to assist possible victims of xenophobia following some attacks in the Western Cape province.

15 July 2010