Zimbabwe had recorded 23 coronavirus cases and three deaths as of April 16, but many fear that the true numbers could be much higher because of the lack of Covid-19 testing capacity here.
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Congolese archbishop highlights double challenge of Ebola and coronavirus
Archbishop Utembi said with the reemergence of the hemorrhagic fever, the anti-Ebola measures had to continue. He said government medical teams had moved to the areas where the cases had been reported.
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Pope Francis establishes emergency fund to combat Covid-19 in mission countries
Africa, Asia, Oceania and parts of Amazonia that “are being tragically impacted by the spread of the coronavirus pandemic” will be supported by the new fund.
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Can the church do more to ease political tension in Zimbabwe?
Many hope the church will repeat that activist role as political divisions depress the economy and the living conditions for average Zimbabweans, and as a severe drought threatens a hunger crisis for millions this year.
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What the church in Africa is doing to combat coronavirus
The Lenten season has begun, and more Nigerians are likely to attend religious gatherings. To stall a possible outbreak, however, Archbishop Alfred Martins of the Archdiocese of Lagos said contact should be restricted.
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Bishops seek international help for Nigeria to fight insecurity
Nigeria’s bishops called on the international community to help the West African country in its fight against ethnic insecurity and terrorist groups such as Boko Haram.
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Nigerian bishop urges nonviolence in response to terrorist killings
“The time has come for Christians to have a stronger, broader voice in government so that the challenges of poverty and violence can be overcome,” Bishop Kukah said.
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Seminarian murdered by kidnappers in Nigeria
The three other seminarians — Pius Kanwai, Peter Umenukor and Stephen Amos — were released in late January.
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Pastor executed as Boko Haram resurfaces in surge of violent attacks in Nigeria
The pastor’s murder is only the latest attacks in the West African nation. On Jan. 19, Boko Haram insurgents ambushed two separate Nigerian army patrols, killing 17, and slaughtered a bridal party on Dec. 27.
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Pope Francis meets with Congolese president
The Vatican revealed that the pope and president discussed “the good existing bilateral relations” between the Holy See and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and expressed “satisfaction” at the ratification of the framework agreement between the two countries on matters of mutual interest.