Fredrick Nzwili
Kenya cracks down on al-Shabaab funding and recruitment after Garissa attack
c. 2015 Religion News Service
...At least 147 killed, hundreds rescued in Kenyan university attack that targeted Christians
c. 2015 Religion News Service
...Nigerian Christians may back a Muslim candidate in upcoming presidential elections
c. 2015 Religion News Service
...Catholic Church in Kenya fights hunger by farming its vast land reserves
In an effort to fight hunger, the Roman Catholic Church in Kenya is making 3,000 acres of church-owned land available for commercial farming.
...Janani Jakaliya Luwum, Ugandan archbishop killed by Idi Amin, honored with public holiday
anani Jakaliya Luwum, an Anglican archbishop recognized as a martyr, was honored by a public holiday celebrating his life and ministry in Uganda on February 16.
...Amid criticism, Nigeria postpones presidential election, citing ongoing violence by Boko Haram
c. 2015 Religion News Service
...South Sudan peace unclear as talks leave out clergy, other key stakeholders
While the parties in conflict in South Sudan signed a recent peace agreement, it did not include key stakeholders—faith groups among them—making long-term hopes for peace uncertain.
...Ugandan Anglican bishop defends rebel commander accused of war crimes
In its heyday, the Ugandan rebel force known as the Lord’s Resistance Army was accused of killing more than 100,000 people, abducting 60,000 to 100,000 children, and displacing more than 2.5 millio...
Churches in Niger and other former French colonies torched amid anger over Charlie Hebdo cartoons
c. 2015 Religion News Service
...African church leaders oppose female genital mutilation in hospitals
International rights groups, churches, and activists are escalating campaigns against female genital mutilation now that girls are checking into hospitals to have the procedure.
...Nigerian archbishop calls for unity marches following Boko Haram massacres
c. 2015 Religion News Service
...Islamic insurgency isn't just a Mideast problem, as Africans know well
c. 2014 Religion News Service
...Sierra Leone bans Christmas, New Year’s celebrations to prevent spread of Ebola
c. 2014 Religion News Service
...Kenyan Christians alarmed by increased persecution from militants in region
Church leaders say attacks by Somalia’s al-Shabaab militants in the northeast region of Kenya are increasingly taking on an anti-Christian tenor, including targeted executions of non-Muslims.
...African religious leaders draw safe practices map to fight Ebola virus
African church leaders, theologians, and health professionals have drawn up a road map to educate faith communities in the fight against Ebola.
...Book on apostasy in Islam earns writer the moniker ‘Somalia’s Salman Rushdie’
c. 2014 Religion News Service
...Text messaging project helps ease religious tensions in Kenya’s Tana Delta
c. 2014 Religion News Service
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