LILONGWE, DECEMBER 5, 2017(CISA)- Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Blantyre, the chairman of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has challenged the pro-abortion and pro-life activists to give room for a referendum so as citizens can decide what is good for them and the society. He warned them of generalising that majority of people are […]
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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 […]
EGYPT: Country Declares three days of Mourning following Attack on Mosque
CAIRO NOVEMBER 24, 2017 (CISA) – Egypt’s government has declared three days of mourning after attack on north Sinai mosque where over hundred people were killed and scores others injured, state news agency MENA said. State television reported at least 184 people were killed and 125 wounded in the attack, which is unprecedented in a four-year […]
VATICAN: Pope Francis Prays for Victims of War in Congo and South Sudan
VATICAN CITY NOVEMBER 24, 2017 (CISA) –Pope Francis on November 23 presided at a special prayer service for peace in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo where he prayed for the victims of war in those countries. During the service, Pope Francis decried the murder of innocent women and children as the “horrid […]
KENYA: Bishops Condemn Violence and Destruction of Property in the Country
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 21, 2017 (CISA) – “We are saddened by the news that some Kenyans have lost lives in some areas of Nairobi and Nyanza. We are equally saddened to hear and see rampart destruction of property and disruption of business of Kenyans as witnessed in the recent past,” the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) […]
GHANA:Sustain the Fight to Save Environment, Bishops urge
HO, NOVEMBER 21, 2017(CISA)-Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCB) has called on the government and all stakeholders to sustain all efforts aimed at ending the destruction of environment caused by illegal mining in the country. In a communique signed by President of the Conference, Archbishop Philip Naameh, of Archdiocese of Tamale, the bishops said that illegal mining, popularly […]
KENYA: KCPE Results Out, Candidates Register Improved Performance
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 21 2017(CISA) – The top candidate in this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations, scored 455 marks an improvement from last year, Education Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi has said. Speaking while releasing the results today Dr Matiangi stated that the best candidate last year scored 437 marks and attributed this year’s […]
ZIMBABWE: Civil Society Groups Call on President Mugabe to Step Down
HARARE NOVEMBER 17, 2017(CISA)- Over 100 Civil society groups in Zimbabwe have called on President Robert Mugabe to voluntarily step down and pave way for a peaceful transition. “In the interest of peace, stability and progress in Zimbabwe, we urge President Mugabe to voluntarily step down and pave way for an all-inclusive all stakeholder process which […]
VATICAN: Pope to Lead Prayer for Peace in South Sudan, DRC
VATICAN CITY NOVEMBER 17, 2017 (CISA) – Pope Francis will on November 23rd preside over a Prayer for Peace in South Sudan and in the Democratic Republic of Congo in St. Peter’s Basilica at 5.30pm Rome time. The prayer has been organized by “Solidarity with South Sudan” in association with the Justice and Peace office of religious organizations worldwide, and according to the organizers when Pope Francis heard […]