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Election in Egypt: Will Muslim Brotherhood or even more fundamentalist Nour win?

The people of Egypt are preparing for the second round of free parliamentary elections set for Wednesday. The current installment of ... continue reading
SPECIAL REPORT: 48 women raped every hour in eastern Congo

The eastern expense of the Democratic Republic of Congo is known for many things. The good being the lush and diverse tropical environment, ... continue reading
New Egyptian Prime Minister looks the same as the old one

Egypt has a new prime minister, but many people are upset about the choice. Just prior to elections scheduled to begin on Monday, Egypt's ... continue reading
Highlights From Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to Benin, Africa Watch

Let us allow Christ to free us from the world of the past! Our faith in him, which frees us from all our fears and miseries, gives us ... continue reading
Three dead as clashes taint Liberian election

A clash between Liberian police and protesters in Monrovia has left at least three people dead. MONROVIA, LIBERIA (Catholic Online) - ... continue reading
U.S. warns of more terrorist attacks in Nigeria, over 100 already dead

The US Embassy in Nigeria has warned that Muslim terrorists intend to attack luxury hotels in the region. LAGOS, NIGERIA (Catholic Online) ... continue reading
Christians fighting losing battle against infanticide in Ethiopia

Far from modern civilization in Ethiopia's Omo River Valley, ancient tribal practices are part of everyday life. Tragically, one of those ... continue reading
Sudan takes control of Blue Nile region of South Sudan

Despite its new found independence, Sudan and South Sudan continue to spar along the length of their border. Sudanese troops announced they ... continue reading
Former Egyptian political prisoners banned from voting in democracy they created

As Egypt prepares for its first ever democratic election, there are some 30,000 people who won't be allowed to participate. These are ... continue reading
Somali civilians killed in strike against terrorists

Kenyan military forces appear to have struck and killed civilians sheltering at a refugee camp in southern Somalia. Kenyan officials say ... continue reading
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