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‘Champion Changemakers’
Africa ELI recognizes people of South Sudan
Women’s development agency salutes determination to build a new country. read more »
Young theologians gather in Nairobi
On December 4-9, 2011 over sixty young theologians from across Africa gathered for the third All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Theological Institute. They were joined by representatives from Sweden and the Philippines as well as facilitators and lecturers from the General Board of Church and Society in Washington DC,... read more »
South Sudan debuts
193rd U.N. member, 54th in Africa
World’s newest nation must overcome decades of warfare that destroyed much of the region’s infrastructure, killed millions and eroded resources necessary for a healthy economy. read more »
South Sudan referendum celebration
‘Birth of a Nation’ March 19 in Wheaton, Ill.
Gary United Methodist Church will host event to salute new country and raise funds for humanitarian effort there. read more »
Sudan results welcomed
All Africa Conference of Churches hails election as turning point
Both north and south urged to bring forth new nation without animosity and to guarantee basic human rights. read more »
A dream come true
United Methodists cheer Southern Sudan independence vote
Possibilities look good for Christian communities in the south to enjoy religious liberty into the future, according to head of United Methodist mission agency. read more »
Independence vote in Southern Sudan
United Methodist women among first to register
Registration taking place at more than 2,000 sites across the country and in eight countries abroad. read more »
A common voice on Sudan
WCC, WEA call for election to be held Jan. 9
Say critical referendum should be free, fair and results accepted by all. read more »
A note on Sudan
Referendum could divide Africa’s largest country
Election delays, allocation of resources threaten to lead to more violence. read more »
Don’t fuel genocide in Darfur
Join shareholder protest
U.S. firms cannot legally do business in Sudan, but nothing prevents investing in companies that do. read more »