Cameroon Update: 21 October 2022

The five Priests, two nuns and lay workers who were kidnapped at St Mary’s Parish in Nchang, Anglophone Cameroon, on 16 September 2022 by separatists, are still in captivity. According to reports received, the kidnappers are demanding US$50 000 in ransom. The photos...

Eswatini Update: 21 October 2022

With no progress towards a National Dialogue in sight, tensions are rising again in Eswatini. There is talk about a possible “second wave” of violence. The statement below was issued by the Bishop of Manzini, Bishop Jose Luis Ponce de Leon, on 19 October 2022: To the...

Mozambique Update: 21 October 2022

1. Ruby Mines at Montepuez Attacked   An armed group attacked the premises of a rubies mining company in southern Cabo Delgado, Montepuez district, and led to the evacuation of another, authorities and businesses announced. The target was the Gemrock company in...

Nigeria Update: 21 October 2022

1. Another Priest Kidnapped in Anambra   Fr Joseph Igweagu, a priest from Anambra State, was kidnapped on Wednesday, 12 October. He was returning to his house after celebrating a funeral Mass at Umunnachi, in the Njikoka Council Area. In a statement released by...

Nigeria Update: 14 October 2022

Violence continues to rage in the South East and Middle Belt. Throughout the week reports were received of “unknown gunmen” attacks and reprisals by the Police and Army – often against civilians – with a sharp spike in violence in Anambra and Imo States. The release...

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