ABUJA APRIL 15, 2016 (CISA) – The Nigerian government has to carry out negotiations to secure the release of over 200 schoolgirls who were kidnapped in the town of Chibok by Boko Haram militants on April 14 2014, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja has said. “There have to be negotiations sooner or later. The […]
Day: 15 April 2016
CONGO: Priest who Alerted the World of LRA Abuses Dies
KINSHASA APRIL 15, 2016 (CISA) – Communities in North Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are mourning the death of the Catholic priest who alerted the world to the abuses of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Don Benoit Kinalegu passed away on April 8 due to kidney and respiratory problems in the town of Dungu at the […]
MALAWI: President Declares State of Disaster Over Floods, Severe Drought
LILONGWE APRIL 15, 2016 (CISA) – President Peter Mutharika has declared a state of disaster due to floods in most parts of the north following continuous rains for close to two weeks and worsening food shortages caused by a severe drought in most parts of the south. “I declare Malawi [to be in] a state of […]
LIBERIA: Catholic Bishops Acknowledge Health Workers’ Efforts During Ebola Epidemic
MONROVIA APRIL 15, 2016 (CISA) – The Catholic Bishops of Liberia have commended health workers for their invaluable service to their country during the fight against the Ebola epidemic. “We commend our selfless health workers for their efforts in the provision of care to our ailing brothers and sisters. We acknowledge their tremendous sacrifices during […]