Africa News

Catholic bishops in Kenya return presidential donation to protect political neutrality

Originally published in Christian Daily The Catholic Church in Kenya has returned financial donations from the country’s president and Nairobi governor emphasising its policy against political contributions. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) released a statement on November 14, which was read in all churches of the Archdiocese of Nairobi on […]

SACC calls on churches to provide humanitarian support to Mozambique amidst political crisis

Statement by South African Council of Churches The South African Council of Churches (SACC), in its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on 8 November, noted with deep concern the current political crisis in Mozambique following the national elections. The results thereof are being contested by some parties who have participated […]

Namibia business leaders attend pioneering workplace spiritual leadership summit

There is an exponentially-accelerating force for global societal and organisational change. From this realisation has come a call for more holistic leadership that integrates the three fundamental arenas that define the essence of human existence — the body, soul, and spirit. Spiritual leadership is one of the leadership traits that […]

Angolan authorities claim illicit romance at centre of missionary wife’s murder-for-hire plot

Originally published in The Christian Post Angola’s Criminal Investigation Service claims that the murder of an American missionary was orchestrated by his wife in a plot involving an alleged illicit romance and financial promises. Authorities say that Jackie Shroyer, 44, enlisted the help of three Angolan men to kill her […]

Egypt approves legal status for nearly 300 churches and Christian centres

Originally published in Worthy Christian News In an apparent effort to improve its relations with Egypt’s Christian community, the Islamic Egyptian government last month approved the legalization of 293 previously unlicensed churches and service buildings, All Arab News (AAN) reports. Following recommendations from the Main Committee under Article 8 of […]

Ambitious plan to track spread of Gospel in Africa

Originally published in Christian Daily The Africa Mission Association is on a mission to help churches in Africa establish mission associations in all 54 countries from the current seven in the continent. Stephen Mbogo, the vice chair of the Africa Mission Association (AMA) is alive to the enormous task, but […]