May 24
Liberia: CSO Council Condemns Attack at PYJ's Church
New Republic
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May 23
Liberia: National Muslim Council Inducts New Leadership
New Dawn
National Muslim Council of Liberia (NMCL) has inducted into office, new corps of officials to steer the affairs of the Association. Read more »
May 22
Malawi: Malawi Faith Leaders March Against Homosexuality, Same Sex Marriages
Nyasa Times
The rise of gayism and lesbianism in Malawi has provoked some faith leaders in Chitipa to march and petition the district commissioner expressing their stand against homosexuality… Read more »
Ghana: Tijjaniya Muslims Movement of Ghana Visit the U.S.
Ghanaian Times
The President of the Tijjaniya Muslims Movement of Ghana (TMMG), Zaeem Sheikh Imam Abdul Wadudi Haruna has asked Ghanaians living in the diaspora to continue to support their… Read more »
May 21
Liberia: Unity Party Condemns CDC's Violent Disruption of Church Service, Raises Concerns Over Peaceful Elections
FrontPageAfrica
The Unity Party strongly condemns the disruptive and violent incident that took place during a church service at the Christ Chapel of Faith, perpetrated by thugs of the Coalition… Read more »
Kenya: Reforms On Religious Societies to Proceed Unhindered - Kindiki to Clerics
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says proposed reforms on religious societies in the country will proceed unhindered despite opposition from a section of preachers. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Church Leaders Condemn Resurgence of Attacks, Killings
This Day
Plateau State church denominational leaders and spiritual fathers have lent their voice in condemnation of the recent resurgence of attacks and killings in the state, describing it… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest in Imo
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
May 20
Zimbabwe: Chased Out By Mugabe Over 'False Prophecy', Nigerian Self-Styled Cleric Okafor's Return to Zimbabwe Raises Eyebrows
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL Nigerian cleric and self-proclaimed philanthropist Chris Okafor's three day visit into the country continues to raise eyebrows with his sojourn under the spotlight. Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - Nigeria Announces Date for Departure of Inaugural Flight
Premium Times
NAHCON says over 96,000 Nigerians are expected to participate in the 2023 Hajj. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Joins Arab Leaders for Historic Summit in Saudi Arabia
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh is participating in the 32nd session of the Arab League which kicked start on Friday in the red seas city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
May 18
Nigeria: Ex-President of CAN Mbang Dies At 86
Premium Times
Until his death, he was the leader of "Fathers of Faith", a group of Christian leaders in Akwa Ibom State with influence over the state politics. Read more »
May 17
Kenya: 15 More Bodies Found in Shakahola Raising Toll to 226
Capital FM
The death toll from the horrific massacre of Shakahola forest rose to 226 Wednesday following the recovery of 15 more bodies. Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Ejects Basajjabalaba From General Assembly As Power Struggle Looms At UMSC
Nile Post
Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has dropped Hassan Basajjabalaba as the chairperson of Bushenyi Muslim District to UMSC General Assembly. Read more »
May 16
Rwanda: Calls Grow for Communities to Be Cautious About Religious Cults
New Times
Rwanda is taking hands-on measures to raise awareness, build a legal framework and monitor religious activities in order to avoid religious cults. The move is a collaboration… Read more »
Liberia: Division in Churches Undermines Liberia's Growth
New Dawn
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May 15
Nigeria: Hardship - Anglican Archbishop, Presidency Trade Words
Vanguard
·He has inflicted hardship on Nigerians --Anglican Prelate ·He's parroting PDP, not saying anything new --Presidency Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Tayebwa Tasks the Catholic Church to Preach Against Hate Speech
Nile Post
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Ugandans to use the freedom of speech available in the country to develop themselves rather than focusing on destroying… Read more »
May 11
Tunisia: France Denounces Antisemitism As Tunisia Probes Synagogue Attack
RFI
Tunisian authorities have opened an investigation into a shooting attack at the historic El Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba that left five people dead, including one… Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Cult Death Toll Jumps to 145 as 12 More Bodies Exhumed
Capital FM
The death toll from the shocking massacre in Shakahola has shot up to 145 Wednesday, even as the exhumation exercise continued. Read more »
Kenya: Anglican Bishops Back Regulation of Churches to Tame Cultists
Capital FM
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has supported the move by government to regulate churches says State intervention would help tame religious extremists. Read more »
May 10
Kenya: You Cannot Legislate on Church Regulation - Second Lady
Capital FM
Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has cautioned against attempt to regulate churches saying the government has no capacity and lacks the authority to regulate churches. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Begins Crackdown on Rogue Preachers
New Times
Cult leaders, advocates of religious extremism, fake prophets and other unscrupulous religious leaders in Kenya were Tuesday put on notice after two teams were sworn in to… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Mackenzie Detained for 30 Days in Shakahola Probe
Capital FM
The High Court has allowed police to continue detaining controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie for a month so as to complete investigations in his alleged cult activities. Read more »
Ethiopia: Orthodox Patriarch Cautions Challenges in Oromia, Tigray 'Going Beyond Church', Becoming People's
Addis Standard
His Holiness Abuna Mathias, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), cautioned that the current challenges the ancient church is facing in Oromia and Tigray… Read more »