In Cameroon the attack on the mayor’s convoy happened as he was travelling from Mamfe to the nearby village of Eshobi, state broadcaster CRTV said. Just two months into office, the Mayor of #Mamfe municipality in Manyu Division #southwest region, Ashu #Priestly Ojong, 35, has died. He was shot on Sunday after midday in the…
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Urbi et Orbi: Pontifex preys for Africa
Africa, in particular South Sudan and the problems of migration to Europe, have been at the heart of Pope Francis’ urbi et orbi message this Christmas 2019. Pope Francis denounces "inhumane detention camps" for migrants in Christmas message https://t.co/F3wxP7AFXe pic.twitter.com/xtKrM9Deyj — The Hill (@thehill) December 25, 2019 The situqtion in South Sudan has given rise…
Pope for aid to migrants in Libya
Pope Francis has appealed for the evacuation of women, children and sick migrants trapped in Libyan detention centers as soon as possible, through humanitarian corridors. During his Regina Coeli prayer, the Pontiff said the refugees’ situation, “which is already very serious, has become even more dangerous due to the ongoing conflict.” Pope appeals for evacuation…
Pontifex hopes for “dignified life” in Africa
Pope Francis made traditional address “Urbi et Orbi” – to the city and the world – from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to believers in the flower-bedecked square below where he earlier celebrated a Mass. "Hope and dignity": Pope Francis on Easter Sunday demands that the world work harder to achieve peace. https://t.co/KHDYb15N1A — AP…
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