DAKAR MAY 31, 2016 (CISA) – Former Chad President Hissene Habre has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of crimes against humanity. “Hissene Habre, this court finds you guilty of crimes against humanity, rape, forced slavery, and kidnapping,” as well as war crimes, said Gberdao Gustave Kam, Burkinabe president of the […]
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IVORY COAST: Former First Lady goes on Trial for War Crimes
ABIDJAN MAY 31, 2016 (CISA) – Ivory Coast’s former first lady, Simone Gbagbo, went on trial today, accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes for her alleged role in the country’s 2011 civil war. The court case is taking place in Ivory Coast following the government’s rejection of her extradition to international court in […]
LIBYA: Hundred of Migrants Feared Dead after Three Boats capsize in the Mediterranean
THE MEDITERRANEAN, MAY 31 (CISA) – Hundreds of migrants and refugees are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean passage from North Africa to Italy last week. A boat that sank on Wednesday, May 25 left 100 people dead as 45 bodies were recovered from another shipwreck on Friday, May 27. In addition, the UNHCR and […]
KENYA: Religious Leaders call for Urgent Political Solution to Electoral Commission Dispute
NAIROBI MAY 27, 2016 (CISA) — The religious leaders in Kenya have come together to urge for an urgent political solution to the dispute around the Electoral Commission ahead of the General Elections of 2017. In a press statement read in part by Rt Rev Philip Anyolo, chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops […]
KENYA: Focolare President Calls for Culture of Unity in Africa
NAIROBI MAY 27, 2016(CISA) – Maria Voce, President of the Focolare movement has called for promotion of culture of unity and understanding in Africa. She said that it was important to promote “the charism of unity especially among students in order to survive in the contemporary society we are living in today.” “Culture of unity […]
KENYA: CUEA Installs New Vice Chancellor
NAIROBI MAY 27, 2016 (CISA) – Prof Justus Gitari Mbae was on May 26 installed as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Nairobi. Prof Mbae effectively takes over from Monsignor Dr Pius Rutechura who has since been appointed to other responsibilities in the Church back in Bukoba Diocese Tanzania. The […]
KENYA: Electoral Body Meets Religious Leaders, Asks for Fair Hearing
NAIROBI, MAY 26, 2016(CISA) – The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission on May 26 met the Inter- religious Council of Kenya as part of the on-going stakeholder engagement on election management and the debate on electoral reforms. During the meeting, the commission urged all the parties involved to accord them a fair hearing and involvement, so […]
KENYA: Follow Good Example of Blessed Irene, Archbishop tells Faithful
NYERI MAY 24, 2016(CISA)- Archbishop Peter Kairo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has called on the faithful to follow the good example of Blessed Irene “Nyaatha”. The Archbishop was speaking during the occasion of the first anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Irene Stefani “Nyaatha” on May 23 at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. “What […]
S. SUDAN: Yei Diocese Mourns Slain Nun
JUBA MAY 24, 2016(CISA)-The Catholic Diocese of Yei is in mourning following the death of Sr. Veronika, Theresia Racková a Slovakian missionary of the Mission Congregation of the Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS). According to a statement from the SSpS Communication Office, signed by Sr. Mary John SSpS – Assistant General, Sr Veronika was […]
KENYA: Thousands Participate in Mater Heart Run
NAIROBI MAY 24, 2016 (CISA) – Thousands of participants took part in the 14th edition of the Mater Heart Run held in Nairobi and other parts of the country on May 21 in efforts to raise awareness and funds to support children with heart conditions. This year’s event took place at Nyayo National Stadium and […]