Anglican Communion News Service - Central Africa

Malawi Anglicans: "Politicians' turncoat habit impedes nation building"

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:09:00 GMT

After its diocesan synod, Malawi Church warns its political leaders: "Being a politician is a calling from God"

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Educating young boys and girls key to addressing gender based violence-Bishop of Eastern Zambia

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:51:00 GMT

Bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Zambia, the Rt Revd William Mchombo has advised that educating young boys and girls on the equality of men and women is the key to addressing issues of gender-based violence in Africa.

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Church in Zambia launches campaign to tackle violence against women on International Women's Day

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:31:00 GMT

This International Women's Day the Anglican Church in Zambia is launching a new initiative to tackle violence towards women and girls.

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Zambian Anglicans "played vital role" in fight against gender violence

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:06:00 GMT

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has praised the Anglican Church in Zambia for being proactive leaders in the fight against gender-based violence and has especially applauded women for choosing to speak out.

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Church in West Africa devises new approach for spreading the Gospel

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:01:00 GMT

The Church of the Province of West Africa has come up with a new methodology to help spread the gospel while addressing the socio-economic aspects of the people in the Province.

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Diocese of Botswana celebrates 40 years of existence, bids farewell to Bishop

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:18:00 GMT

Anglicans from the Diocese of Botswana on Sunday celebrated the diocese 40^th anniversary and bade farewell to their bishop in a special thanksgiving service held at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Botswana capital Gaborone.

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Victory for Manicaland in long awaited judgment

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:10:00 GMT

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has ruled in favour of the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa [CPCA] in a legal case involving the Province and breakaway former bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland Elson Jakazi.

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"January not a good month for Malawi," Malawian bishop

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:50:00 GMT

A Malawian bishop has appealed for global prayer and material support for the flood victims in his country where an estimated 33,000 people have been displaced by floods.

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Africa Central, la Iglesia establece el Consejo para la Juventud y la Infancia

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:46:00 GMT

La Iglesia de la Provincia de África Central (CPCA) designó su primer Consejo de la Juventud y de los Niños en una conferencia en la que los jóvenes anglicanos fueron descritos como "la columna vertebral de la igles... [More]

Central Africa sets up Youth and Children's Council to strengthen 'backbone of the church'

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:26:00 GMT

The Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) has appointed its first ever Youth and Children’s Council at a conference where young Anglicans were described as “the backbone of the church”.

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Malawi needs support for flood affected households

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:17:00 GMT

Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries in the world and is highly prone to natural disaster every year. The Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi (ANGSOMA) is working to support the affected communities and would like to share their sit... [More]

Central Africa hosts first Provincial Anglican Alliance consultation

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:05:00 GMT

Central Africa hosted the first provincial Anglican Alliance consultation in Lusaka last week and drew up recommendations for combating poverty and injustice in their area. [More]

Archbishop of Canterbury arrives in Zambia on the final leg of Central Africa visit

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:29:00 GMT

Archbishop Rowan Williams arrived on Tuesday morning in Lusaka, Zambia, for the final stage of his visit to the Church of the Province of Central Africa. Dr Williams was accompanied by the Archbishop of Central Africa, the Most Revd Albert Chama and ... [More]

Archbishops meet with Zimbabwean Prime Minister

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:14:00 GMT

Following their meeting with the Zimbabwean President yesterday, the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and the Primate of the Church of the Province of Central Africa Archbishop Albert Chama called on the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Morgan ... [More]

Archbishops' meet Zimbabwean President

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:01:00 GMT

Following their meeting with President Robert Mugabe, the Archbishops of Canterbury, Central Africa, Southern Africa and Tanzania issued the following statement at their press conference.

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