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Africa

New Primate elected in Indian Ocean

Bishop James Wong of the Seychelles has been elected as the new Archbishop and Primate of the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean.

29 August 2017

"Words not bullets must resolve our problems"

The South Sudan Council of Churches has issued a statement reflecting on war and violent conflict that continue to plague the nation. The statement came at the end of a three day meeting in Lusaka, Zambia.

25 August 2017

Boost for international charity that operates floating hospitals

Essential Christian, a charity that resources and inspires Christians and local churches through events, holidays, books, music and professional services, has announced a new partnership with Mercy Ships.

21 August 2017

WCC extends condolences to Sierra Leone

As Sierra Leone coped with the aftermath of a devastating mudslide while facing the threat of another slide, the World Council of Churches General Secretary, the Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit , offered condolences and prayers.

21 August 2017

Prayer and action following Sierra Leone landslides

Mass burial ceremonies for the victims of this week’s catastrophic landslides in the Sierra Leonean capital Freetown have begun.

17 August 2017

Church prepares children to be future leaders in Rwanda

The Archbishop of Rwanda, Onesphore Rwaje, has told children from the church to see themselves as future leaders of church and country. 

17 August 2017

Former gospel group equips displaced women and young people for micro-entrepreneurship

A South Sudanese gospel band from the diocese of Yei has grown to a national charity providing training and equipment to help refugees start micro-businesses.

16 August 2017

African Christians study water, food and climate justice in WCC Eco-School

Young Anglicans were among an ecumenical group of Christians from across Africa who took part in a WCC Eco-School on Water, Food and Climate Justice.

15 August 2017

Excitement at Burundi evangelism campaign

Hundreds of people – adults and youth - have given their lives to Christ during an evangelistic campaign in Burundi which began last month.

11 August 2017

'Testing but wonderful' - Archbishop Justin reflects on Sudan and Uganda trip

We are home and I am looking back on a testing but wonderful few days in Sudan and Uganda.

11 August 2017