African News - World Association for Christian Communication

World Council of Churches urges international action on Zimbabwe

25 Jun 2008

Congress host city is still striving to build viable communities

27 May 2008

By Dave Wanless, WACC-Africa region South African cities are recovering from increased tension following sporadic violence against refugees and asylum seekers. Cape Town - venue for Congress 2008 avoided the worst of the violence, and city co...

Congress 2008 News

17 Apr 2008

Information about day trips in and around Cape Town is now available! Plan to...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to address role of media in reporting on conflict

19 Feb 2008

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu.Photo by: The Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tut...

Statement on Kenya

1 Feb 2008

The World Association for Christian Communication-Africa Region (WACC-AR) is deeply concerned about the violence that...

Africa media criticized for stereotyping women

6 Dec 2007

By Teresia Mutuku, Communications Officer and Web Manager, WACC Nairobi, Kenya - Gender and media experts meeting in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, 3-5 December have released a declaration criticizing media in Africa for gross gender imbalances an...

Historic world Christian forum issues call for dialogue

9 Nov 2007

Religious Leaders meeting in Kenya for the 'Historic' world Christian forumhave pledged to convene international, local and regional meetings to deepen reconciliation and understanding. "Recognising that unity is first and foremost God's...

HIV and AIDS rights advocate appointed conference Bible study leader

17 Oct 2007

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) is pleased to announce that Ms Phumzile Zondi-Mabizela will serve as the leader of daily Bible study and prayers sessions for Congress 2008, the world communication conference scheduled fo...

WACC to co-sponsor the International Women Summit on HIV & AIDS

28 Jun 2007

From the 4th to the 7th of July 2007, The World YWCA, in partnership with the International Community of Women Living...

WACC announces second keynote speaker for Congress 2008: Ruth Ojiambo Ochieng, women’s rights advocate from Uganda

30 Apr 2007

Ruth Ojiambo Ochieng La version française suit Ruth Ojiambo Ochieng is the Executive Director of Isis-Women’s I...