African Catholic Bishops Reject Vatican’s Same-Sex Blessings

[ad_1] The Roman Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar on Thursday issued a statement refusing to follow Pope Francis' declaration permitting priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples. Signed by Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo on behalf of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, or SECAM, the statement said such unions were "contrary to the will of God." The move comes after Francis on December 18 approved a declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples, which […]

January 12, 2024

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Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 January 2024

[ad_1] A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024

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Burundi shuts borders with 'bad neighbour' Rwanda

[ad_1] Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour' for funding rebel attacks on civilians. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024

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Somalia conflict: Seized UN helicopter hit by object – source

[ad_1] Armed Islamists have taken captive the aircraft's passengers and crew after it crash-landed. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024

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Africa: Five Maddening Facts About Climate Finance

[ad_1] New in-depth analysis finds that less than one-third of donors' commitments have actually been dispersed for climate projects. The injustices of climate change are well-known and keenly felt in Africa. The continent is responsible for just 4% of global carbon emissions yet experiences some of the worst impacts of the crisis. Climate change made the historic drought in East Africa, which left 20 million people hungry, 100 times more likely. It made the devastating damage wrought by Storm Daniel, […]

January 12, 2024

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Africa: Gaza – Blocking Food Supplies to Gaza Will Have Life-Long Impacts On Children With Malnutrition Rising

[ad_1] Ramallah — Since violence escalated in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory on 7 October, an Israeli-imposed siege has left all one million children in Gaza without enough to eat, including about 335,000 children under five now at risk of severe malnutrition or starvation. Save the Children's staff in Gaza say they are unable to find essential food items in markets. One staff member in Rafah in the south of Gaza said her eight-year-old child often goes to bed […]

January 11, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Gambia squad ‘could have died’ on aborted flight to Ivory Coast

[ad_1] The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations "could have died" during a flight that was aborted, coach Tom Saintfiet has claimed.The Air Cote d'Ivoire flight turned around just nine minutes after leaving the Gambian capital Banjul on Wednesday.Saintfiet believes there was "a lack of oxygen" on the plane and says this prompted many of the delegation to fall asleep.The coach praised […]

January 11, 2024

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South African DJ Black Coffee injured during flight to Argentina

[ad_1] The 47-year-old artist is recovering well after suffering severe blows reportedly during turbulence. [ad_2] Source link

January 11, 2024

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African Countries Should Not Entertain Taking Forcibly Displaced Palestinians

[ad_1] If Israel is indeed considering this option, African states cannot ignore the legal, humanitarian and political implications. In early January, media reports claimed Israel was in talks with 'Congo' about 'voluntary migration plans' for Palestinians from Gaza. The original report in Zman Yisrael said 'voluntary' resettlement was slowly becoming official policy, and the Israeli coalition was meeting secretly with Congo and other nations on the issue. A security cabinet source said, 'Congo will be willing to take in migrants, […]

January 11, 2024

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