Forming Minds, Shaping Character: A Conversation with Rev. Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku on the Future of Veritas University

Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku, speaks with Voice Afrique about leading Veritas University through transformative growth, strengthening its Catholic and African identity, and preparing students to serve society with competence, character, and vision. As Africa faces rapid social changes and increasing educational challenges, Veritas University is positioning itself as a model of holistic Catholic education rooted in African realities. In…

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A Spirituality of Desert Discipleship for Our Times

Living with a Siberian Husky, one is forced to study its behavior. Among its many eccentric ways of communicating and showing that it is attentive to its surroundings is its vivid way of trying to focus on what stimulates its senses. Its head and eyes move from one object to another as though it has an existential obligation to grasp…

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Digital Learning Strengthens Catholic Sisters’ Impact Across Africa

Catholic sisters across Africa have embraced Medicines for Humanity’s Learning for Humanity (L4H) online program to strengthen and expand life-saving initiatives in the health, education, and community facilities where they serve. According to Govinda Bilges, Learning for Humanity Program Manager, the initiative is an online capacity-building program designed for frontline health workers and professionals serving women and children, with approximately…

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Justice Is the Heart of Climate Action: A Conversation with Ashley Kitisya on African Faith, Fossil Fuels, and a Just Transition

As the climate crisis deepens, so does the search for justice—especially in communities bearing the heaviest burden while contributing the least to the problem. In this in-depth conversation, Voice Afrique speaks with Ashley Kitisya, Africa Programs Manager at the Laudato Si’ Movement, on the climate crisis, fossil fuel divestment, and why Africa’s voice must not only be heard—but centred. Voice…

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Pax Trumpanica: When Peace Is Signed Abroad and Wounds Remain at Home

On December 4, 2025, the presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed what U.S. President Donald Trump called a “historic deal.” The ceremony, held at the recently renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, appeared more filled with theatrical confidence than genuine mutual conviction.  ❝ How can foreign-brokered deals truly heal Africa’s wounds when war…

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A Disruptive Content of Hope: Awakening the Human Imagination to New Possibilities.

Too often, we hear religious and secular leaders appeal to the virtue of hope as a form of magical solution to an experience that brings about total desolation. Sometimes, these inspiring narratives serve as a psychological medicine for those who lament social and structural injustices that have come to define their lives. Also, these narratives can become a strategic attempt…

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Holy Trinity’s Daughters: Nurturing God’s Creation through PACTPAN

The recent celebration at Holy Trinity Girls’ School was more than a ceremony—it was a quiet revolution wrapped in prayer, song, and youthful conviction. Held during the Grade 12 graduation, the event became an unexpected stage for honouring a group of girls who have stood out not only for their academic effort, but also for their faith-driven commitment to safeguarding…

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When the Flock Scatters: How Insecurity Has Shaken and Strengthened the Church in the Diocese of Dori

The Diocese of Dori, at the heart of Burkina Faso’s Sahel region, was once a land of vibrant faith. From the parish of Sebba to Gorom-Gorom and Gorgadji, the sound of church bells mingled with the songs of the faithful, and priests travelled freely to serve their communities. Today, that same land bears the wounds of violence and fear. The…

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