Fr Augustine Ikenna Anwuchie is a Fidei Donum priest from the Catholic Diocese of Awgu, Enugu Nigeria, currently serving in the Diocese of Maradi, Niger Republic. He is a dedicated missionary, insightful social commentator, passionate youth coach, former editor of Torch Magazine and Sophia Newspaper, freelance writer – specializing on the Sahel and Sahara, and an ardent enthusiast of ecclesiastical affairs. He lives and carries out his pastoral and missionary work in Maradi, Niger Republic.
❝ Insecurity has become one of Nigeria’s most urgent and brutal challenges. It has marred the political and socio-economic life of the country, disrupted education, and unsettled the daily and pastoral lives of countless citizens.” — Augustine Ikenna Anwuchie As violence, kidnappings, and displacement continue to threaten millions across northern Nigeria, faith communities stand at a crossroads of fear and…
The accusation is stark: the spectre of genocide against Christians. This inflammatory claim, initially levelled by the United States government against Nigeria, has ricocheted across international media, amplified by figures like U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. The concern is not new; it dates back at least to President Donald Trump’s 2018 White House meeting with then-President Muhammadu Buhari, where Trump reportedly…
The story of Paul, a 30-year-old former Catholic, reveals what Gen Z thinks of Christianity in Africa today. For him, the Church no longer speaks to his pain. “Going to church is for fools,” he said. “The Church exploits the poor while clergy dine with corrupt politicians.” When reminded of Church schools and hospitals as agents of charity, he replied,…
My journey to the Republic of Niger started in silence. When I told my family I was leaving for a mission, the room grew cold, as if a funeral had begun. The next Sunday, when I shared the news with my parishioners, their reaction was even sharper: the congregation burst into tears. Their fear stemmed from the dominant media narrative:…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (Sept. 7, 2025) – In a powerful declaration from the Africa Climate Summit, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has framed the escalating climate crisis as a dual “moral and ecological emergency,” demanding that the world’s wealthiest nations honor their climate finance obligations to a continent suffering disproportionately from a problem it did…
❝ Canon Law is not a weapon; it is a response of hope,” — Ernest B.O. Okonkwo Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire At the heart of the III PACTPAN Congress, held at the University of Abidjan, a powerful message resonated through the halls: Canon Law must evolve—not as a rigid set of rules, but as a living response to the hopes and…
❝ AfriCaP is committed to planting the seeds of faith by telling the stories of Catholicism on the African continent and amplifying the voices from the peripheries,” — Fr. Dr. Ikenna Okafor Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire The III Congress of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN), held in Abidjan, marked a historic moment for African theological scholarship with the…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire The Catholic University of West Africa, Abidjan played host to the III PACTPAN Congress, a landmark event that drew together voices across the continent and Europe in a spirited celebration of unity, learning, and renewal within the African Church. Far from a conventional academic gathering, the congress emerged as a dynamic space for intercultural dialogue and theological reflection,…
❝ This gives me great hope, not only for Africa, but for the future of the Church throughout the world.” — Fr. Dowling The III PACTPAN Congress in Abidjan transformed into a vibrant intercontinental dialogue, drawing together Church leaders, theologians, clergy, and laity from Africa, Europe, and North America. Far more than a reunion, the event became a crucible for…
From Abidjan to South Sudan and Nigeria to Zambia, youth leaders, survivors, and the Church unite to confront modern slavery and build a future of faith, dignity, and transformation. ❝ If we walk together, we can transform obstacles into opportunities.” — Lucien Djodssounoukoun A Congress of Resolve in Abidjan The humid air of Abidjan could not dampen the electric atmosphere…