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Family of murdered priest Anthony Idris Jata’u released by kidnappers

The family of Father Anthony Idris Jata’u, who were kidnapped in an incident in which he was killed, have been released, Sokoto diocese annouced.

07 March 2019

Celebrations as Burundi’s Bujumbura Christian University holds its first graduation ceremony

Bujumbura Christian University in Burundi is celebrating after 13 theology students became the first from the University to graduate.

05 March 2019

Bishop of Liberia to be installed as Archbishop of the Church of the Province of West Africa

Archbishop Jonathan Hart will be installed as Primate of the Church of the Province of West Africa in a service in Monrovia on Sunday.

01 March 2019

Mothers’ Union: One of Anglican Communion’s greatest gifts to worldwide Church – Abp Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury commissions new Mothers’ Union Worldwide President during service in London’s Southwark Cathedral.

27 February 2019

Archbishop’s appeal after market in the birthplace of Anglicanism in Burundi destroyed by fire

The Primate of Burundi, Archbishop Martin Nyaboho, has appealed for support after the main market in Matana was burned down.

25 February 2019

Janani Luwum’s family reconcile with Idi Amin’s kinsmen on 42 anniversary of martyrdom

The family of Archbishop Janani Luwum have reconciled with kinsmen of former Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin, who ordered his killing.

20 February 2019

Tributes paid after the Bishop of Tamale, Jacob Ayeebo, dies in Bolgatanga, Ghana

Tributes have been paid to the Bishop of Tamale, Jacob Ayeebo, who died this week in the office of his diocese’s development agency.

15 February 2019

Kidnappers murder Nigerian priest and demand ransom for release of his family

Reports from Nigeria say that a priest from the Diocese of Sokoto has been murdered by kidnappers who are continuing to hold his family.

13 February 2019

South Sudan’s first Episcopal radio station named in honour of Mothers’ Union President

A radio station operated by the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, has been named after the Province's first Mothers' Union President.

12 February 2019

New Anglican Communion bishops receive induction in Canterbury, Lambeth and the ACO

Archbishop Justin Welby will today welcome 29 new Anglican bishops from around the world to his official residence Lambeth Palace.

07 February 2019