On the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, February 7, 2026 — celebrated on the 7th this year because February 8 fell on a Sunday — a day dedicated to prayer and reflection on human trafficking, a coordinated outreach effort brought critical awareness training to students in two secondary schools in Eastern Nigeria. The initiative, conducted in partnership with the Pan-African…
The ongoing cultural debate that erupted at the Ghana–Zambia economic forum in Lusaka between Zambians and Ghanaians over the dress code for African politicians and public officials is both interesting and revealing. It is revealing not because of what people said, but because the debate exposed Africa’s unresolved relationship with identity, dress codes, modernity, and power. The debate was triggered…
Human trafficking increasingly exploits digital spaces, turning technology into a tool for deception and exploitation. In this timely interview, Sr Leonida Katonge reflects on the enduring legacy of Saint Josephine Bakhita and on how faith-driven digital evangelisation is mobilised across Africa to defend human dignity, protect the vulnerable, and confront trafficking through prayer, truth, and collective action. VoiceAfrique: We’ve been…
DAKAR, SÉNÉGAL — À une époque marquée par des fractures mondiales persistantes, le Saint-Siège s’est tourné vers la sagesse africaine de la palabre pour bâtir de nouveaux ponts de dialogue. Le 19 janvier 2026, le pape Léon XIV a posé un geste historique en nommant Sœur Anne Béatrice Faye consultante au Dicastère pour le Dialogue interreligieux. Cette nomination constitue une…
The Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN), a community of Africans committed to the sanctity of life, the sacredness of our land, and the universal brotherhood of our peoples, expresses its grave concern over the continued detention of a Catholic priest in Uganda and the growing pattern of repression against civil society actors, peaceful protesters, and members of the…
In the evolving landscape of the African Church, the call for visibility and documented impact has never been more urgent. At ASEC (African Sisters Education Collaborative) Nigeria, the shift from “silent service” to active witness is slowly reaching a definitive milestone. A beautiful example is the contributions of Sister Grace Akunna John-Emezi, a member of the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child…
In an international gathering of prayer and remembrance held on January 9, 2026, the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) celebrated the life of Rev. Sr. Susan Kajuju Thiruine. The Palaver Prayer Service served as a collective testimony to a woman who seamlessly integrated high academic scholarship with a profound commitment to the unsung voices of the African Church.…
When the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) recently published Una caro, it did more than restate Catholic teaching on marriage. It revived a troubling pattern in global Catholic discourse: speaking about Africa without listening to Africa. The document’s claim that “monogamous marriage in Africa would be considered an exceptional reality, given the widespread practice of polygamy”…
At the heart of the mission and vision of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) is a demanding but straightforward conviction: Africa must tell her own story, interpret her own wounds, and imagine her own future through the lived faith, wisdom, and agency of her people. VoiceAfrique Catholic News Analysis exists to serve this calling—to shift the narrative…
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…