Religions in Africa

Ethiopian defence forces have pushed out Fano fighters to regain control of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Religion is highly present in Ethiopia. It’s visible in churches and mosques, in clothing, and in public rituals.

Pope Francis, the world Catholic leader, is meeting Catholic bishops from Italian island of Lampedusa this weekend in France.

International development charity Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to help people impacted by the devastating flooding that struck Libya in recent days.

Islamic Relief has launched two major appeals after two catastrophes in Muslim countries in north Africa.

Muslim World League(MWL) is going to build Al-Nejashi Mosque in Ethiopia.

The Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, has begun a four-day visit to South Sudan, where he will see the situation in Malakal.

Seven worshipers were killed when hundreds of people were praying and the mosque collapsed.

It says recent failed rainy seasons have decimated the sole source of income for many farmers.

With its new constitution, Mali has dropped French, which has been the West African country’s official language since 1960.