May 31
Ghana: State, Church Must Partner to Propel Devt - Veep
Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is advocating strengthened partnership between the government, the church and other faith-based organisations to propel country's… Read more »
Uganda: Lango Paramount Chief Moves to Forge New Alliance With Muslim Supreme Council
Nile Post
The Lango Paramount Chief, Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, known as Wonyci, has expressed his unwavering commitment to collaborate with the Muslim community in order to foster… Read more »
Uganda: Muslim Youth With ADF Links Require Solid Direction in Life - Museveni
Nile Post
Recognizing the challenges faced by certain youths, including those affiliated with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), President Museveni has underscored the significance of… Read more »
Nigeria: 20,000 Penalised for Travelling to Makkah Without Hajj Permit
Daily Trust
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has penalised 20,000 people for travelling to Makkah or residing in the holy city without a Hajj permit, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Pilgrims Receive N179.8m Subsidy, Kwara's Get $100 Each
Daily Trust
Niger airlifts first batch, Gombe pilgrims depart Saturday Read more »
May 30
Central Africa: 'A Small Elite Is Trying to Appropriate All Goods While a People Lives in Poverty'
Agenzia Fides
In the various areas of the Central African Republic, the proportion of Christians varies between 75% and 85% of the total population. This percentage makes the country one of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: United Methodist Church Members in Anti-Gay Demo - Petition Bishop Over Votes On LGBTQ Policies
New Zimbabwe
An Advocacy group led by the National Chairman of the Voice of Laity Advocacy in Zimbabwe on Thursday staged an anti-homosexuality protest in Harare. Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Suspends Staff Allowances Due to Financial Constraints, Offers Option for Early Return
Premium Times
"Staff will be given the option to return to Nigeria after 21 days of service if they choose to do so." Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Avoid Smuggling Prohibited Items Into Saudi Arabia, NAHCON Warns
Vanguard
Intending pilgrims waiting to be airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj have been cautioned to refrain from travelling with illicit drugs, kola nuts, cigarettes… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Airline Grieves Over Death of Lagos, Kebbi Pilgrims [press release]
Premium Times
Three pilgrims from Kebbi and Lagos State died recently in Saudi Arabia where they were performing the hajj. Read more »
May 29
Malawi: U.S. Couple, Running a Christian NGO in Malawi, Exploited Poor Malawians to Fund Their Lavish Lifestyle
Nyasa Times
Jason and Lacy Carney are an American couple who tell a good, Christian story about saving the lives of malnourished and orphaned children in Malawi through their charity named 2nd… Read more »
Gambia: Islamic Enlightenment Society Suggests Circumcisers Be Trained Medically
The Point
Islamic Enlightenment Society has suggested that traditional circumcisers be trained medically to avoid complications associated with female genital cutting. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirate Crisis - NSCIA Cautions Kano Muslim Clerics
Premium Times
NSCIA says the clerics, as "custodians of Islamic learning, values and guidance, to exercise caution and refrain from making statements that can further exacerbate tension and… Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Warns Pilgrims Against Heatstroke, Offers Tips
Vanguard
...says: 400 medical personnel will serve 65,000 pilgrims....heatwaves to peak at degrees Celsius Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Cautions Nigerians Against Illegal Hajj Visa
Premium Times
NAHCON said the Saudi authorities stipulated a penalty of deportation and a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (SR) on anyone caught performing Hajj without the authorised Hajj permit. Read more »
South Africa: Prayer for South Africa's 2024 National and Provincial Elections [press release]
ACSA
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba prayed the following prayer at the Western Cape offices of the Independent Electoral Commission in his capacity as chair of the Electoral Code of Conduct… Read more »
May 27
Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Urges Muslims Going to Hajj to Clear Debts ,Pay Zakah
Nile Post
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has urged Muslims embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage this year to prioritize settling their debts and fulfilling their Zakah… Read more »
May 26
Malawi: Chakwera Hails African Methodist Episcopal Church for Social and Economic Contribution Made to Malawi
Nyasa Times
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has commended African Methodist Episcopal Church for being among the crucial part of the struggle which Malawians are enjoying today. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Tinubu's One Year of Religious Inclusivity
Premium Times
Critics had earlier argued that the exclusion of a Christian vice-presidential candidate might lead to feelings of marginalisation and discord. Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj - Another Kebbi Pilgrim Dies in Mecca
Premium Times
The deceased, AlmMuhammad Suleman, from Argungu Local Government Area, died on Sunday after a brief illness. Read more »
May 24
South Africa: What Is a Secular State? How South Africa Has Tried to Separate Religion and Politics [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The shifting relationship between state and religion has historically been a contested space, and the focus of much scholarship. It is important for observers to understand this… Read more »
Rwanda: Muslims to Elect New Mufti of Rwanda On Sunday
New Times
The Rwanda Muslims Community will on Sunday, May 26, elect a new Mufti to replace Sheikh Salim Hitimana, who has led the community since 2016. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Resignation and Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Abidjan
Agenzia Fides
On May 20, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, presented by His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Pierre… Read more »
May 23
South Sudan: Diocese of Tombura-Yambio - Funeral Prayer for the Priest and His Driver Kidnapped a Month Ago
Agenzia Fides
In the hope, albeit weak, of finding alive the priest and his driver who disappeared on April 27, the Bishop of Tombura-Yambio, Edward Hiiboro Kussala, announced funeral prayers… Read more »
Ghana: National Chief Imam Urges Public to Participate in Tree Seedling Planting
Ghanaian Times
At least 10 million assorted tree seedlings will be planted this year beginning from June 7, as part of Green Ghana Day (GGD) initiative, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the… Read more »