FREETOWN, JANUARY 6, 2015, (CISA) – Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma on January 1 asked the country to begin a week of fasting and prayers to end the Ebola virus that has killed more than 2,900 of his countrymen. “Today I ask all to commit our actions to the grace, mercy and protection of […]
Day: 6 January 2015
GHANA: Bishops Speak out Against Corruption
ACCRA, JANUARY 6, 2015, (CISA) – Ghana Catholic bishops have condemned “corruption and widespread immorality that threaten the nation.” In a New Year message signed by Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu, of Konongo-Mampong and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) the bishops termed bribery and corruption “the twin evils” that continue to ravage every fabric […]
KENYA: Government to Monitor Striking Teachers’ Performance
NAIROBI JANUARY 6, 2015(CISA) – The government through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will monitor the performance of the striking teachers starting Tuesday January 6, according to a circular issued on Monday. TSC in the circular recalled all county and sub-county directors on leave to oversee the opening of schools across the country. “In addition, […]
ETHIOPIA: Pope Names Archbishop Berhaneyesus Souraphiel Cardinal
ADDIS ABABA JANUARY 6, 2015(CISA) – Pope Francis named Archbishop Berhaneyesus Souraphiel of the Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa among other 14 Archbishops and Bishops cardinals. Pope Francis further announced that five retired Archbishops and Bishops “distinguished for their pastoral charity in the service of the Holy See and of the Church” would also be […]