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Archbishop of Cape Town appointed New Chair of Christian Aid

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town and Primate of Southern Africa, has been announced as the new Chair of Christian Aid, a UK development and humanitarian agency, which works to eradicate extreme poverty and injustice all over the world.

17 February 2026

Bishop of Garissa visits Dadaab Refugee Settlements to encourage and equip Christian communities

The Rt Revd Dr Francis Omondi Otieno (Bishop of Garissa in the Anglican Church of Kenya) has encouraged displaced Christian communities in refugee complexes in Dadaab in North-Eastern Kenya within his Diocese of Garissa.

13 February 2026

Diocesan Companion links strengthened through bishops' meeting in Kenya

Bishops from Anglican Dioceses around the world with links to the Diocese of Blackburn in Lancashire (Church of England) are meeting in Kenya from January 28 to February 3 for a gathering supported by Christian Aid.

 

29 January 2026

DRC: Bishop of Goma describes church growth amid conflict

One year on from the invasion of Goma, DRC, bishop Martin Gordon has spoken of church growth across his diocese amid ongoing conflict.

22 January 2026

‘Jesus was a refugee’: The Archbishop of Tanzania urges the Communion to come together to support refugees

Representatives from the Anglican Communion have recently addressed the growing issues facing refugees and displaced people.

22 December 2025

Anglicans advocate for the lungs of the earth at the United Nations Environment Assembly

Anglicans joined with other faith groups and organisations at the United Nations Environment Assembly to advocate for sustainable change to protect and restore the planet.

19 December 2025

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols reimagined in new Ghanaian opera

Gifts for Christ: A Sacred Opera of Nine Lessons and Carols combined scripture, songs and story, interpreting the ‘Nine Lessons’ through a Ghanaian cultural lens.

05 December 2025

Sudan in crisis: Sudan's Archbishop brings appeal for peace to UK

The Most Revd Ezekiel Kondo, Archbishop of Sudan, has been in the UK to raise awareness for Sudan's humanitarian crisis and share an appeal for peace.

17 November 2025

Christians must find the middle ground on science and faith, says Bishop Luke Pretorius

The Rt Revd Luke Pretorius, Bishop of Saint Mark the Evangelist in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, shares his enthusiastic interest in science and how it connects with his faith.

14 November 2025

Environmental justice is a moral, ethical and spiritual issue, says Green Anglicans ahead of COP30

Green Anglicans the Revd Aurelio Iqueio and Charles Bakolo will join other Anglicans at COP30 to advocate for creation care.

07 November 2025