BISHOP Sebastian Bakare of the fractious Anglican Diocese of Harare has accused the government of persecuting "Anglican Christians" to protect fired Bishop Nolbert Kunonga.
An unknown number of school children affected by post-election violence might miss national examinations this year if the government does not act quickly to enroll them, a Catholic teachers' human rights network said.
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on Saturday, the World Association for Christian Communication has called for greater protection for journalists and for communicators to challenge the impunity that shields human rights violators.
Participants in the sixth meeting of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organisation of Tehran, Iran , agreed that faith and reason are non-violent.
The Eritrean Mufti, Sheik Al-Amin Osman Al-Amin, said that the nation's historical and holy places are vivid demonstration of our civilization, harmony and unity, and as such should be preserved and bequeathed to the young generation. He made the remarks
Eleven Muslims deported to Somalia from Kenya after the collapse of Somalia's Islamic Courts Union (ICU) have been released from Ethiopian jails and taken to Somalia.
A new family law code waiting to be adopted by Parliament is facing opposition from some Islamic groups who claim it goes against Islamic principles, particularly when it comes to proposed changes to the country's marriage laws.
Sister Josefina was born in Angola, which endured 27 years of war following Independence from Portugal in 1975. She shares how she was met her long lost brother after the war:
A church was recently forced to close down in Matabeleland North as Zanu PF militias and war veterans stepped up terror attacks against opposition supporters following President Robert Mugabe's defeat in last month's elections.
Our co-operative society recently acquired a lakeside tract of land between Kampala and Entebbe and divided it 200 plots for members to buy. One gentleman said he wanted to use his to build a bar so residents don't have to
Mohammed Musa Bello, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)in this interview, allayed fears that the withdrawal of subsidy which he termed as exchange rate concession earlier enjoyed by the pilgrims to the holy land will not raise
The Ascension of Jesus refers to his departure from the material universe back to the world of the divine, after he had done all that was possible to fit and train his followers to carry on his work of saving
Home Affairs Minister, Ronnie Shikapwasha, has urged churches in the country to unite if they are to be relevant to society. Lieutenant-General Shikapwasha said without unity, the churches were of no importance to the country.
The grave of a Catholic nun, who died in 1979 at Bwanda in Masaka Diocese has become a centre of attention as thousands of people flock to it expecting miracle solutions to their various problems.
Strategically located in the Abuja city centre, the Abuja National Mosque is an architectural masterpiece that hardly escapes the eyes of visitors to the city. Apart from being a prayer centre for the Muslims in Abuja and beyond, it also
Poverty and underdevelopment in Africa provide fertile ground for conflict, but religious leaders working together can play a crucial role in promoting both development and peace on this continent, a cleric has said.
The Catholic Church-owned radio station "Ecclesia" is holding this Saturday, in Luanda, a live radio-conference, with the theme "Freedom of Speech in times of lections"
Tunisian and French archeologists resumed clearing works that have recently uncovered two Christian basilicas symmetrically positioned at each end of the small ancient city of 'Aradi', located in Sidi Jdidi, in Tunisia 's Cap Bon area.
