NAIROBI MAY 13, 2016(CISA)-The Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) has called on the Kenya government to reverse its decision to clamp down on refugees citing security concerns. In a joint statement with other NGOs providing assistance to refugees in Kenya, JRS said that the consequences could be dire for the 600,000 refugees that are currently seeking […]
Day: 13 May 2016
NIGERIA: Bishop wants Christian Organization to Shun Politics
ABEOKUTA MAY 13, 2016(CISA)-Bishop Kayode Odetoyinbo of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta has cautioned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) not to drag itself into politics. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists as part of the SS Peter and Paul Church’s activities to mark the World Communication Day May 8 Bishop Odetoyinbo said “CAN […]
SENEGAL: Archbishop calls for Reconciliation over Gambia-Senegal Border Dispute
DAKAR MAY 13, 2016 (CISA) – Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dakar has urged the faithful of Senegal and The Gambia “to pray for reconciliation between the two countries” who’ve been locked in a trade and border dispute. The Archbishop was speaking last week during the celebration of the 50th World Day […]
S SUDAN: Food Crisis May Affect 5.3 Million People, UN Warns
JUBA MAY 13, 2016 (CISA) – Up to 5.3 million people in South Sudan may face a severe food shortages during this year’s lean season, nearly double the number in the first three months of the year, the UN World Food Programme has said. “Internal food security analysis shows that South Sudan will face the […]