Missionaries of Africa

Karel Watteeuw R.I.P.

Posted on 05/02/201707/02/2017 by admin

Father Luc Putzeys, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Karel Watteeuw

on Sunday the 5th of February 2017 at Avondrust-Varsenare (Belgium)
at the age of 92, of which 65 years of missionary life
in Rwanda and in Belgium.

Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.
Continue reading “Karel Watteeuw R.I.P.”

Christian Gillain, R.I.P.

Posted on 05/02/201705/02/2017 by admin

Father Luc Putzeys, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Christian (Kiki) Gillain

on Thursday the 2nd of February 2017 at Brussels (Belgium)
at the age of 89, of which 62 years of missionary life
in Uganda and in Belgium.

Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.
Continue reading “Christian Gillain, R.I.P.”

Montréal : 12th African Days 28-29 May 2016

Posted on 02/02/201721/02/2017 by philippe

As you know, now since 12 years, the Afrika Center, in partnership with various groups, associations and artists, organises the AFRICAN Days, a great celebration of African diversity in link with our Mission, which is to support and accompany the integration effort of the African world in Quebec, under various facets and realities. Do participate in those beautiful feasts, for all together, we are the builders of integration at the heart of our diversity.

Jane in Kenya says it’s time to #EventItUp (from OXFAM)

Posted on 01/02/201706/02/2017 by admin

While millions of people in Kenya struggle to get by, the richest man in the country is worth more than $700 million. Join Jane and demand an economy that works for everyone, not just the few.

https://www.facebook.com/oxfamGB/videos/10154026528541396/

International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking

Posted on 01/02/201706/02/2017 by admin

Next Tuesday, the 8th February, we celebrate la fête de Sainte Bakhita, the patron saint of the trafficked persons. At this occasion is celebrated the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

To organise a Vigil of Prayer at that occasion, please find material here :

And for more information, or some other languages, visit http://preghieracontrotratta.org/?lang=en

Intentions of the Pope

Posted on 01/02/201726/01/2017 by admin

FEBRUARY : Comfort for the Afflicted.

That all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find welcome and comfort in our communities. Continue reading “Intentions of the Pope”

Malaria treatment fails in four patients in the UK

Posted on 31/01/201706/02/2017 by admin

A key malaria treatment has failed for the first time in patients being treated in the UK, doctors say. The drug combination was unable to cure four patients, who had all visited Africa, in early signs the parasite is evolving resistance. A team at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine said it was too early to panic. But it warned things could suddenly get worse and demanded an urgent appraisal of drug-resistance levels in Africa.

Continue reading on bbc.co.uk

Sister Margarete Schöffler (Ingberta), R.I.P.

Posted on 31/01/201722/07/2018 by philippe

The Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa
invite you to share in their hope and to pray for

Sister Margarete Schöffler (Ingberta)

from the Diocese of Freiburg,
who has entered into eternal LIFE
on the 30th January 2017 at Trier in Germany.
She was 90 years old of which 67 years
of religious missionary life in Algeria and Germany.

Eat local food!

Posted on 31/01/201731/01/2017 by admin

A journalist friend sent me two days ago information from the AIB (Information Agency of Burkina Faso). This is how I learned that “the government of Burkina Faso is ordering public services to prioritize local food products”.

Particularities of the ECOWAS–EU Economic Partnership Agreement

Posted on 31/01/201711/02/2017 by admin

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the West African region and the European Union (EU) has its legal framework in Cotonou Agreement (2000) to make it compatible with the guidelines given by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The WTO sought to standardize trade agreements at the global level and called for the repeal of any kind of unilateral preferences. Continue reading “Particularities of the ECOWAS–EU Economic Partnership Agreement”