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Terrorists attack Christian villages in Mozambique
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Due to the inability of the Mozambican Armed Forces to patrol the entire region threatened by the insurgents, many local populations have formed their own ...
Terrorists kill a priest in Burkina Faso
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The priest’s funeral took place Jan.5, in the Cathedral of Saint Anne in Dédougou, capital of Boucle du Mouhoun. “Through the infinite mercy of God, ...
Senegal: 40 years of conflict in the Casamance region
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Senegal is known for being one of western Africa’s most politically stable countries. However, there is an open conflict between the Senegalese military and the ...
In Benin, spread of jihadism is restricting the work of the Church
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Because of the danger of terrorism, the Church in norther Benin is restricted in the exercise of its pastoral work, ACN reports.
Priest kidnapped in Mali: ‘We are an easy target’
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Everything points to a kidnapping, since the missionary’s car was found abandoned and the cross, he always carried with him was on the ground. However, ...
Equipment for a Catholic Radio Station in the Congo
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Catholics in the Archdiocese of Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have reason to rejoice. Thanks to the support of our benefactors, ACN ...
Congolese bishops warn that country could break up
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“The hour is grave. Our country is in danger,” warn the bishops, “if we are not careful, we are going to wake up one morning ...
Boko Haram did ‘the unthinkable’ to her, but Janada stands tall
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My father put his head down in submission to be killed and answered: “I cannot sleep with my own flesh and blood, my own daughter, ...
‘The Pope’s visit to South Sudan will be a source of joy!’
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Violence between armed groups and hunger are two of the most serious problems in South Sudan. It is estimated that around seven million people, a ...
Terrorism gains ground in Burkina Faso, targeting priests and religious
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"Terrorism is gaining more and more ground.” A few months ago, the congregation was run out of the city of Pama. Last March, the terrorists ...