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Archbishop of Canterbury visits former British slave castle in Ghana

The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a visit to a former British slave castle in Ghana and prayed at the shore where slave ships departed for the Americas.

31 July 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury encourages young women in Ghana: ‘You are loved by God. Follow His calling’

The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with students and staff at St Monica's Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Kumasi and encouraged their vocation.

30 July 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed to Ghana with all female-led church service in Accra

The Archbishop of Canterbury began her 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa, preaching at a service in Accra led entirely by female clergy.

 

27 July 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Ghana and Cameroon in the Church of the Province of West Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, will begin a 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa on Sunday, July 26.

24 July 2026

The Diocese of Garissa supports clean water project for Farjano Primary School learners

The Anglican Diocese of Garissa has engaged in a transformative water provision project for a local school in partnership with other local organisations.

23 July 2026

Bishop of Liwolo issues fresh appeal for humanitarian aid in South Sudan

A fresh appeal for humanitarian aid has been issued by the Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan. It is the second appeal made in the space of a week. 

21 July 2026

Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan issues ‘Urgent Humanitarian Appeal’ for internally displaced persons

The Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor, Bishop of the Diocese of Liwolo, has issued an urgent appeal for emergency assistance for displaced persons.

17 July 2026

Diocese of Cape Town says diversity is a ‘gift from God’ and calls for an end to xenophobia

The Diocese of Cape Town in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa passed a resolution at its Synod expressing ‘deep sorrow and heartfelt apology to brothers and sisters from across the African continent who have experienced fear, rejection or hostility’ within South Africa amid a wave of violence against foreign nationals.

16 July 2026

Anglican Church of Burundi announces the election of Bishop Eraste Bigirimana as primate

The Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana, the Bishop of Bujumbura Diocese, has been elected to serve as the Primate of The Anglican Church of Burundi.

19 June 2026

‘The Church is on the front line of the Ebola response’: Anglicans act to tackle Ebola outbreak

Around the world, Anglican churches, networks and charities are working to assist humanitarian response to the 17th Ebola outbreak. 

01 June 2026