Africa

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  17 June 2025
  AFRICA/KENYA - Protests over the death of Albert Ojwang, despite the arrest of some alleged perpetrators Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - Today, June 17, protests erupted in the central business districts of Nairobi and Mombasa, with hundreds of young people taking to the streets to demand justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-ol ...
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  16 June 2025
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - “The survivors of the Yelwata massacre are terrified and lack everything” Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – “The survivors of the massacre are terrified; they have suffered and seen unspeakable violence” Father Remigius Ihyula, Coordinator of the Development, Justice and Peace Commission of the di ...
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  16 June 2025
  AFRICA/SUDAN - Parish priest of El Fasher killed by stray bullet Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - Father Luka Jomo, parish priest in the besieged city of El Fasher, Sudan, was killed by a stray bullet. This was announced in a statement by the diocese of El Obeid on June 13. “Dear fathers, ...
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  12 June 2025
  AFRICA/KENYA - President Ruto officially admits murder of blogger detained by police; disinformation operations on the tragic event Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – “Justice for Albert Ojwang!” is the slogan chanted by protesters in downtown Nairobi, demanding an investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and influencer who d ...
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  11 June 2025
  AFRICA/SUDAN - Kordofan, the new epicenter of the Sudanese conflict Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) – The Kordofan region has become the main stage of the war that, since December 2023, has seen the Sudanese army (Sudan Armed Forces - SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The region ...
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  10 June 2025
  AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICA - Bishops of Bangassou call for an end to violence in the diocese Bangui (Agenzia Fides) – "We, the Bishops of Bangassou, together with the entire Catholic community, are deeply concerned about the violence affecting Haut Mbomou," emphasize Juan Josè Aguirre, Bishop of Bangassou and ...
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  7 June 2025
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies: "Despite great insecurity, we continue our mission" Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "Insecurity in Nigeria is becoming increasingly serious and widespread, but the Church continues its activities despite the difficulties," Fr. Solomon Patrick Zaku, National Director of the Pontif ...
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  5 June 2025
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Catholic priest kidnapped: He worked as a chaplain in Alaska and wanted to help Boko Haram victims in Nigeria Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "I was able to speak with Father Afina. He is well and in good health. We hope he can be released soon," said John Bogna Bakeni, Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri (capital of Borno State in northeaste ...
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  4 June 2025
  AFRICA/KENYA - Two people linked to the murder of Father Bett murdered in mysterious circumstances Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – The mystery surrounding the murder of Father Alloyce Cheruiyot Bett, the priest shot dead in the Tot area of Elgeyo Marakwet, in the Kerio Valley, on the Western Highlands of Kenya, is intensi ...
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  4 June 2025
  AFRICA/EGYPT - Anselmo Fabiano at the end of his mission in Egypt: “A pilgrim in the silence of the desert and with such a different and fascinating culture” Cairo (Agenzia Fides) – “I feel privileged to have experienced such a different side of the Church, also sharing some steps with my Muslim brothers. A precious opportunity to live a missionary experience with the Cop ...
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  3 June 2025
  AFRICA/UGANDA - Munyonyo Explosion: Investigation into whether one of the deceased is the daughter of one of those responsible for the 2021 attacks Kampala (Agenzia Fides) – Ugandan authorities have identified one of the two people killed this morning, June 3, in the failed attack near the Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs in Munyonyo. Security forces have publishe ...
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  3 June 2025
  AFRICA/KENYA - Father Bett buried in Eldoret: Senators call for a commission to investigate the murders of priests Eldoret (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic community mourns the loss of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, the 33-year-old Catholic priest who was shot dead on May 22 (see Fides, 23/5/2025) in the Tot area of the Kerio Valley i ...
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  3 June 2025
  AFRICA/UGANDA - Failed attack near the Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs on their commemoration day; two suicide bombers killed Kampala (Agenzia Fides) – On the morning of June 3, an explosion occurred approximately 500 meters from the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Munyonyo. According to the Ugandan Army (UPDF), the explosion occurred during an oper ...
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  2 June 2025
  AFRICA/KENYA - Endless violence: the Missionary Benedictine close their facilities in Kerio Valley Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – The Missionary Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart Priory have closed all their facilities in Kerio Valley, Kenya, following daily violence in the region. The missionary sisters announced ...
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  2 June 2025
  AFRICA/DR CONGO - Testimony from Bukavu: Children are the silent victims of war Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – Children are the silent victims of all wars: in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. From Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, currently under the control of t ...