Religion

In Ethiopia, the Tigray War continues. Federal forces, especially supported by Eritrean troops, launched a large-scale military operation in November 2020. The soldiers confront the men from the former power in Tigray, TPLF. The conflict has claimed thousands of lives. Several abuses against civilians have been committed. The region is undergoing a serious humanitarian crisis. In the face of this…

Pope Francis appointed Fulgence Muteba Mugalu this weekend as the new archbishop of the ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi. The National Bishops' Conference in Congo (Cenco) announced this in a press release. The man of the Church intends to work to reduce inequalities and reconciliation. as reported from Kinshasa, Kamanda…

Despite the entry into force of the two-week siege in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, another imam committed against the radicalism of Islam in the territory of Beni was assassinated on Tuesday, May 18. Djamal Moussa, who is also president of civil society in the city of Mavivi, was shot dead in his home. He is the second imam killed in May just in Beni's territory.…

In Senegal, a small balm for the inmates: regardless of the restrictive measures in pressure in reference to Covid, the jail administration permitted the introduction of outside cafes on Thursday and Friday, because of Korité. The celebration marking the tip of Ramadan fasting was celebrated on Thursday, Might 13, by a massive part of the Senegalese Muslim group.…

Within the Democratic Republic of Congo, violence erupted in Kinshasa on the Martyrs' Area on Thursday, Could 13, when Eid al-Fitr's massive prayer was to be held. Some believers collided with the police. Violence created divisions throughout the Islamic group on this predominantly Christian nation. In accordance with police, at the least one police officer was killed. The violence started earlier…

The Chadian president of the Transitional Army Council is demanding a downsizing of social networks. By receiving on Thursday morning, Could 13, the desires of the Muslim group in reference to the tip of Ramadan, Normal Mahamat Idriss Déby invited the Chadians to cease insulting one another on-line within the identify of peace. However undecided if he is heard.…

In Burkina Faso, as yearly, the celebration of the tip of the month of Ramadan shall be celebrated with the household. As typical, Muslims share the meal with their brothers and neighbors of different religions. However with the results of the safety and well being disaster, the celebration won't be overjoyed. Costs have risen within the markets. Merchants and prospects complain concerning the state…

The military confirmed this Tuesday, Might 11, {that a} dozen devoted had been kidnapped within the Katsina area, northwest of the nation. In northeastern Nigeria, town of Maiduguri was focused for a Boko Haram assault on Tuesday night time. as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianExcessive explosions and gunfire erupted Tuesday…

This Sunday in Ethiopia we celebrated Dagmay Tensae, a form of second Easter for the Orthodox within the nation. In Tigray, within the north, when the struggle has continued since November, believers have tried to respect custom, however discover it troublesome to rejoice in such a context. With our particular correspondent in…

How can the appliance of barrier gestures in opposition to the coronavirus and the follow of Ramadan be reconciled? In Guinea, for well being causes, the authorities banned evening prayers organized through the final ten days of Lent, for concern of the epidemic. A measure that's controversial and has provoked demonstrations in Higher Guinea and Forest Guinea.…