Christian leaders in Zimbabwe urge aid for drought-affected
Nairobi, Kenya Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are urging the government, non-government organisations, and well-wishers to intervene by helping millions of residents affected by the prolonged drought. The Southern African nation of more than 16 million people is experiencing an El Nino-induced drought that has scorched crops and left millions hungry. The country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa […]
Hunger grips southern Africa as Zimbabwe declares drought a disaster
Harare, Zimbabwe Reuters President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday declared Zimbabwe’s drought a national disaster and said the country needed more than $US2 billion in aid to feed millions facing hunger. Mnangagwa’s statement follows similar announcements by Zambia in late February and Malawi in March, as drought induced by the El Nino global weather pattern triggers […]
Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops accuse government of abuses
Harare, ZimbabweAP Zimbabwe is embroiled in an economic and political crisis marked by human rights abuses, said the country’s Roman Catholic bishops, who were then criticised by the government as “evil” and trying to promote genocide. In a pastoral letter read out at all Catholic churches Sunday, the bishops said Zimbabwe is in “a multi-layered […]
Mugabe’s body brought home but Zimbabweans unsure of his burial place
Harare, ZimbabweReuters The body of Zimbabwe’s founder Robert Mugabe arrived home at the country’s main airport on Wednesday, but it was still unclear where he would be buried amid a dispute between some family members and the government. Mugabe, one of the last “Big Men” of African politics, ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years until he […]
Zimbabwe pastor who helped oust Mugabe returns to protesting — and jail
RNS A prominent pastor who helped mobilise the movement that ousted longtime dictator Robert Mugabe in late 2017 is now facing 20 years in prison for opposing the new regime he helped usher in. Pastor Evan Mawarire of His Generation Church faces charges of incitement to violence and subverting the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa […]
Church leaders join with civil society in seeking end to violence in Zimbabwe
Church and civil society leaders in Zimbabwe have urgently called on the state to return to the “rule of law and constitutionalism” after protests over the country’s economic situation led to a breakdown in law and order and a violent crackdown by security forces. At least 12 people were reportedly killed and many more injured […]
Urging peace, faith leaders risk being caught up in Zimbabwe’s electoral dispute
Kampala, UgandaRNS As religious leaders urge the two warring sides in Zimbabwe to resolve their political impasse, many Zimbabweans suspect them of backing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and accuse the clergy of fueling the violence following the country’s disputed elections in July. Christians who support Mnangagwa’s opponent are avoiding churches that support Mnangagwa or any political party. […]