KINSHASA JANUARY 3, 2017(CISA) – National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has lauded the deal by the political parties calling for election at the end of the year. Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa, President of CENCO hailed the progress but acknowledged the challenges in implementation of the deal. “It’s one thing to have a political compromise but […]
Day: 4 January 2017
CONGO: Bishops Call for Protection and Respect of Environment
BRAZZAVILLE JANUARY 3, 2017(CISA)-Episcopal conference of Congo has urged all Congolese to help in protection and care of environment. In a New Year message addressed to the faithful, the bishops decried the fast-disappearing forests in the country as worrying. “We invite you to respect the environment, the magnificent nature that God has given us. Save […]
GAMBIA: Electoral Commission Chief goes into Exile Following Death Threats
BANJUL JANUARY 3, 2017 (CISA) – Alieu Momar Njai, Chairman of Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has reportedly fled the country following death threats. According to AfricaNews, Njai’s family confirmed that he was no longer in the country but would also not disclose his location. He had earlier vowed to defend the validity of the election […]