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Africa

7 Mar 2013

Churches could help with 'alternative economic agendas' for Africa

Churches need to engage in a “development dialogue” to support alternative economic agendas to help eradicate poverty, a consultation has said.
26 Feb 2013

Churches to analyse foreign involvement in Africa’s development

Can Africa attain economic liberation, social welfare, as well as ecological protection in partnership with the European Union, the United States and China?
13 Feb 2013

HIV and AIDS advocate to head major churches' body in Angola

A staff member of the Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiative in Africa has been elected General Secretary of the Council of Christian Churches in Angola.
5 Feb 2013

Books and journals available: Mission studies, Africa and more

Collections of books on anthropology, new religious movements, the history of Christian mission, various regions in Africa and Asia, and related subjects are being offered to interested libraries, institutions or individuals.
27 Dec 2012

Oxfam UK food campaign seeks to combat negative images of Africa

Stung by criticism that it was among the aid agencies portraying Africa in too negative a way, Oxfam has launched a more positive campaign against hunger.
25 Dec 2012

Pope's Christmas message focuses on global peace and justice

Pope Benedict's traditional Urbi et Orbi Christmas address from St Peter's Rome wished peace and justice for Syria and other troubled parts of the globe.
12 Dec 2012

African churches seek to be agents of change and transformation

Churches in Africa have a great capacity to inspire their members to be agents of change and transformation, says Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri.
30 Nov 2012

Africa struggles with impact of small arms proliferation

Over 60 per cent of deaths in battle-related conflicts are caused by small arms, and billions of dollars are spent every year on small arms.
25 Nov 2012

Catholic Church in Africa expresses outrage at Congo violence

African Catholic Church leaders who met in Kinshasa recently say escalating violence in the east of DR Congo is causing a major humanitarian tragedy.
25 Nov 2012

Faith groups oppose proliferation of small arms in Africa

The struggle against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons "is critical for peace and security in Africa,” a churches' consultation has heard.

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