TANZANIA: Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 17

DAR ES SALAAM SEPTEMBER 13, 2016(CISA) – The number of people killed following Saturday’s earthquake in Bukoba has risen to 17, Tanzania’s Minister of State in the Office of the President, George Simbachawene told the National Assembly September 13. According to Simbachawene the 5.7-magnitude earthquake left 252 people injured and 840 families homeless. Over 1,200 […]

DRC: Bishops Appeals for Peace amid Fears of Political Violence

KINSHASA SEPTEMBER 13, 2016(CISA)-The Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has (DRC) have appealed for peace and democracy, amid fears that political violence could escalate with the postponement of elections. “Blocking the electoral process creates a worrying situation which risks plunging the country into chaos,” Fr Léonard Santedi, Secretary General of the […]