Category - Uganda

Forgiveness and change in Uganda

Fredrick Nzwili — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:06:29 +0000

Gulu in northern Uganda looks as peaceful as any small African town, writes Fredrick Nzwili. However, its inhabitants now have to come to terms with the terrible crimes that were committed here during 22 years of civil war.

World churches' visit supports Uganda's peacebuilding efforts

staff writers — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:22 +0000

The plight of people displaced by war is the key topic of a "Living Letters" churches visit to Uganda, which began yesterday and continues through to 2 November. The country has returned to civil rule after years of dictatorship.

Archbishops fail to condemn violence against lesbians and gays

staff writers — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:31:13 +0000

Archbishops Peter Akinola of Nigeria and Henry Orombi of Uganda have declined to condemn violence against lesbian and gay men and women during a press conference at the GAFCON meeting in Jerusalem.

Ugandan rebel group seeks forgiveness for its crimes

staff writers — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:47:57 +0000

A Ugandan rebel group which has committed appalling human rights abuses over the years and has been implicated in cult-like religion has said it realises it was wrong and wishes to seek forgiveness from its many victims.

Church agencies respond to severe flooding in Ghana and Uganda

staff writers — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:31:36 +0000

Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) in the USA is among the global church agencies providing emergency assistance to communities hit by severe flooding in Ghana and Uganda. Nearly 17 African countries have been affected by heavy rains which began in June 2007.

Churches set to respond to African water crisis

staff writers — Thu, 17 May 2007 22:26:39 +0000

A 21-25 May 2007 conference in Entebbe, Uganda, to be opened by Uganda's minister of water and environment, will discuss the role of churches and communities in facing up to the African water crisis.

Ugandan churches defend forests and condemn racial attacks

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:02:00 +0000

Church leaders in Uganda are opposing a government plan allowing sugar growing in part of Mabira Forest, while also condemning violent protests, racial assaults and an attack on a Hindu Temple.

Sentamu calls for action on Northern Uganda conflict

staff writers — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:35:02 +0000

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, who experienced first-hand the military dictatorship of Idi Amin, has called upon religious and political leaders – not least current Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni – to end to the “suffering and misery” of those impacted by the bloody conflict in Northern Uganda.

Archbishop decries Anglican squabbling and highlights Africa's plight

staff writers — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:01:20 +0000

The Archbishop of Southern Africa has responded robustly to a recent threat made by some African Anglican heads who say that they will not attend the forthcoming Primates Meeting in Tanzania in February 2007 because of the presence of US Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.

Christian Aid criticizes Somalia military air strikes

staff writers — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:05:56 +0000

Recent US air strikes against militants in Somalia will do little to bring peace and security to the region, says leading UK-based international development agency Christian Aid.