RETORIA DECEMBER 1, 2017 (CISA) – The Justice and Peace Commission for Southern African Catholics Bishops Conference (SACBC) on Nov 29 wrote an open letter to 21 mining companies operating in South Africa asking each to explain their use of tax havens. New research conducted for the SACBC Justice and Peace Commission shows that these 21 companies, which […]
Month: December 2017
IVORY COAST: World Leaders draw Emergency Plan for Libyan Migrants
ABIDJAN DECEMBER 1, 2017 (CISA) – The African Union, European Union and United Nations have agreed to an emergency plan to dismantle people-smuggling networks and repatriate stranded migrants in Libya. The plan was announced during the just concluded fifth African Union – European Union (AU-EU) summit that took place on 29-30 November in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, reported Reuters. During the […]
DRC: Bishops urge President Kabila to Announce Peaceful Transfer of Power
BRAZZAVILLE DECEMBER 1, 2017 (CISA) – The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has called on President Joseph Kabila not to claim a third term of presidency at the conclusion of his constitutionally-limited two terms in power. “We urge you to reassure the public opinion by a public statement that you will not be a candidate for your […]
KENYA: Archbishop Muheria urges Youth to Shun Tribalism
MACHAKOS DECEMBER 1, 2017 (CISA) – Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has called on the young people to shun hatred and tribalism. “We must say no to hate messages, don’t be swallowed by the crocodile of hatred. My young people, today we are being told to open our hearts, harden not your hearts, your […]