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South Africa: Boesak Stands Firm in Same-Sex Unions Row
Activist and theologian Allan Boesak says he will continue his work as an extraordinary professor at the University of Stellenbosch after resigning all positions from the uniting reformed church in southern Africa.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:53

Nigeria: 20,000 Pilgrims to Be Airlifted to Israel in November
Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Comm-ission (NCPC), Mr John-Kennedy Opara, has said 20,000 Nigerian pilgrims will attend this year's Christian pilgrimage to the state of Israel this year.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:02

South Africa: Churches Must Continue Playing a Role in Society
Minister in the Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has encouraged churches to continue making a valuable contribution in addressing social ills in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 14:28

Uganda: Church Forced to Bow Down to Moon
The church needs to appeal to the government to erase the law on public holidays based on the worship of the moon.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 14:04

South Africa: Anglican Church Mourns Bishop Beetge
The Anglican Church in Southern Africa is mourning Bishop David Beetge of Highveld diocese who died on Saturday at the age of 59.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:56

Kenya: Catholic University Urges States to Help Poor Youth
Kenyan and other African governments should consider providing loans that will fully cover essential needs of NEEDY students at universities, the chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:56

Nigeria: Catholic Leaders Pray for Nation On 48th Birthday
Vatican-based Cardinal Francis Arinze and Archbishop John Onaiyekan of Abuja have implored Nigerians to pray fervently to God to keep the nation together as it marked the 48th independence anniversary.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:56

Tanzania: Catholic Media Urged to Build Peace in Africa
Catholic media professionals have the moral responsibility to use the unprecedented power of the media to help build peace in Africa, said Tanzanian Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Philip Marmo.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:56

South Africa: Archbishop Extols Mbeki's 'Great Legacy'
The nine years of the presidency of Thabo Mbeki were years of democratic success, economic development, stability and direct commitment to peace in the continent, according to the Archbishop of Johannesburg, Buti Tlhagale.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:56

Congo-Kinshasa: Church Group Calls for Better World Response
As violence continues between the Congolese Army and rebels of the National Congress for People's Defence (CNDP) led by Laurent Nkunda in North Kivu, in the east, a peace network supported by several missionary congregations has called for meaningful action from the international community.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:56

Africa: Cardinal Pengo Appeals to Europe for Mutual Help
The Church in Africa, endowed with huge numbers but lacking in material provisions, is in need of the continued generosity of Europe, the head of the continent's bishops' conference has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:56

VP Urges Church to Monitor Coalition
Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka has asked the church to continue monitoring the Grand Coalition to ensure it delivers on promises.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:40

Zambia: Banda Thanks Church
ACTING President, Rupiah Banda, has thanked the Church for holding the nation together through prayer during the time of the illness, death and funeral of president Mwanawasa.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:23

Nigeria: Spiritual Change Necessary for Country to Develop - Chris
For Nigeria to develop and be free from corruption, the mindset of citizens must be changed through the word of God, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of Christ Embassy Church has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:05

Uganda: Mass Weddings Good for Evangelism
SEVERAL Catholic churches have of recent embraced mass wedding, the practice of blessing and legalising many marriages at a single wedding ceremony. Mathias Mazinga asked Fr. Achilles Mayanja, the parish priest of Rubaga Cathedral, why the church has started the practice.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:58

Kenya: 'Biriani Diplomacy' Welcome After Violence
After going through the "machete democracy" days at the beginning of the year, Mombasa is back to its old ways of wooing the world.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:58

Uganda: Zchech Gives All at Watoto Conference
SHE was meant to start the worship session at 7:00pm. By 5:00pm, the queue of fans waiting to be admitted to the KPC main auditorium was overflowing onto Bombo Road and by 6:00pm, there was hardly any hope of getting seating space.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:21

Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Day Zaria Emir Accused LGs of Malfunction
As it is every year, the ancient city of Zaria witnessed colourful celebrations to mark Eid-el-Fitr despite all the odds that deny most residents the opportunity to even put something on the table.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 09:57

Renamo Threatens to Sue Catholic Radio
Mozambique's main opposition party, the former rebel movement Renamo, has threatened to sue a catholic radio station in the central city of Beira for carrying a false story about the party's leader, Afonso Dhlakama, reports Friday's issue of the independent weekly "Savana".
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 09:51

Uganda: Ethics Minister Meets Pastor Kiwewesi
THE Minister for Ethics, Dr. Nsaba Buturo, on Friday held talks with pastor Isaac Kiwewesi, who has been accused of sodomy. The Kampala meeting was attended by several leaders of born-again churches in Kampala.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 09:41

Hajj Planning in Country Must Be for All
It is that time of the year again when Muslims across the breath of Ghana would witness a specter and a drama at the Kotoka International Airport. Yes it is the period when Muslims in Ghana are made to go through a painful experience and the violation of their human right and dignity through the inaction of some unscrupulous and selfish individuals all in the name of undertaking the pilgrimage to Islam's holiest site, Mecca in Saudi Arabia, to perform the Hajj rituals as enshrined by their religion.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 17:52

Liberia: Johnson Sirleaf Praises Australian Prelate
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has lauded the Life Without Limbs Ministries for its interest in Liberia as the country continues on the path of development and renewal.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 17:19

Namibia: The Gospel, the Church And State
The aim of this article is to define each of the entities under discussion as well as to articulate their intertwined and inter-dependent existence in a twenty first century African setting.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 14:58

Namibia: Govt Increases Funding for Church Hospitals
A partnership agreement between the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Anglican Diocese of Namibia, the Roman Catholic Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (Elcin) was sighed in Windhoek yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 12:32

Ghana: Educating the Moslem Child
President John Agyekum Kufuor, on Tuesday, used the occasion of the celebration of the Eid-ul-Fitr, at the Independence Square in Accra, to remind Ghanaian Moslems about the importance of sending their children to school. We could not agree with him the more, when he added that the greatest future, that parents could bequeath their children, was education.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 10:45

Clerics to Preach About Aids
Religious leaders in Apac district have resolved to jointly fight the spread of the HIV virus. The Christian and Muslim clerics agreed to include messages about the prevention of HIV/AIDS in their sermons at a workshop on Monday.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 10:42

Nigeria: Wamakko to Probe Pilgrims Agency
Sokoto state government has set up a 4 ? man commission of Inquiry to probe the activities of the Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA), State /Local Governments joint account system as well as the Water Resources Ministry.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 10:22

Nigeria: God's Intervention United the Country - Orji
Governor Theodore Ahamefule Orji of Abia State says God's intervention at critical moments in the history of Nigeria since independence, 48 years ago, have been responsible for the country's continued existence as a united nation.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 10:22

Unchallenged Disparities - Gender and Socio-Spiritual Disparities During Ramadan
As Muslims globally come to the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Salma Maoulidi explores the continuing spiritual and secular inequalities experienced by Muslim Tanzanian women. Focussing on the gulf between spiritual goals and worldly reality, the absence of an effective redistributive alms system, and the differing realities faced by female and male followers, the author questions the extent to which a symbolic ritual of deprivation and sacrifice has been turned into a calculated wealth generating opportunity.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 09:37

Ghana: Ghansu, Y. Kumey Give to Chief Imam
Premier supporters Group, Ghana National Supporters Union (GHANSU) and Estate Developers giants - Y. Kumey Company Limited, has presented two megaphones worth thousands of dollars to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu at his residence at Fadaman, in Accra.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 17:38

Earning Respect, And Faith, Through Traditional Dance
Being young, Christian and passionate about dancing. That is what unites the members of the dance group "Together As One." The group started in July 2004 with 30 youths, but has since seen its membership grow to over 80 young Christians from different denominations.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 16:17

Uganda: Muslims Urged to Educate Kids
THE western region emir, Sheikh Ahmed Ssenyange, has urged Muslims to support educational programmes to fight illiteracy and foster development.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 16:02

Uganda: Otafiire Warns Acholi Against Divisionism
The Minister of Local Government has urged the Acholi to avoid divisionism basing on religion. Kahinda Otafiire said the practice could fuel another conflict in the area that has faced over 20 years of the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 16:02

Uganda: Muslims Warned On Meat
MUSLIMS in Masaka have been warned against eating roast meat (muchomo) sold on the roadside. The Masaka municipality Muslim leader, Sheik Twaha Bugembe, said since it is not illegal to eat dog meat, many people will start selling it.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 16:02

Liberia: Don't Sabotage Or Castigate Other Religions
As Muslims end the holy months of Ramandan, a Muslim cleric has cautioned Muslims against sabotaging or castigating other religious groups in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 15:32

Liberia: Disabled Pastor Inspires Liberians to Persevere
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has lauded the Life without Limbs Ministries for its interest in Liberia as the country continues on the path of development and renewal.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 15:00

Liberia: President Celebrates Holidays With Chinese And Muslims
President Johnson Sirleaf has paid tribute to the Government of the People's Republic of China for its continuous support to Liberia's reconstruction. The President stressed that Sino-Liberian relations continue to yield dividends for Liberia. President Johnson Sirleaf spoke Wednesday at the Monrovia City Hall where she participated in the 59th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 15:00

Nacapa Says Promote Peace, Love, Tolerance
The Namibia Christian and Apostolic Pentecostal Association (NACAPA) has said a strong stand on moral values premised on the fear for God and the respect for human dignity is fundamental in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 14:58

Sierra Leone: Muslims Observe Eid-Ul Fitri Prayer
Muslims in Sierra Leone Wednesday joined others around the world to observe the feast of Eid-ul Fitri prayers which marked the end of Ramadan.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 13:12

Nigeria: Groups Observe Own Eid El Fitr in Yola
Some Islamic groups yesterday observed their Eid el Fitr in Yola, Adamawa state. The group led by one Sheikh Abdullahi Umar observed the Eid el Fitri prayers at the temporary hajj camp,Jambutu in the state capital.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 11:55

Nigeria: Measles - Islamic Scholars Canvass Immunisation
As part of efforts to ensure complete eradication of measles in Kaduna State, Kaduna State Action Committee on Immunisation (SACI) has paid advocacy visits to Islamic scholars in the state ahead of the latest round of immunisation against the deadly disease slated for 19th to 23rd November 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 11:55

'I Don't Need Legs, Arms, But Jesus'
The much-talked about limbless man of God, Pastor Nick Vujicic is in the country as guest of the Pastors and Churches Network Fellowship in Paynesville.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:58

Nigeria: Ramadan - Ulama's Agenda for Social Change
The month of Ramadan is best known as the month of fasting but it is also the time for spiritual growth and reflection for Muslims. During that period, Muslims in my part of the country take over the airwaves through sponsored programmes to disseminate the sessions on the meaning of the Qur'an tafsir undertaken by preachers from various mosques.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:55

Eid Al-Fetir Celebrated in Dubai
Eid Al-Fetir was today celebrated in Dubai City through the collaboration of the Eritrean Ministry of Information and the Eritrean Consul General in Dubai.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:37

Nigeria: Babangida, Abdulsalami Pay Sallah Visit to Gov Aliyu
Fwo former Heads of State, Generals. Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar yesterday paid a sallah visit to the residence of the Niger State Governor, Dr. Babngida Aliyu.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:20

Nigeria: Usung Calls for Faith in Nigerian Project
MODERATOR of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Dr. Uboh Bassey Usung, has called on Nigerians to renew their faith in the country for national growth and development.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:04