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March 5, 2026

Editorial No. 2/2026: SECAM-AU : A Strategic Partnership for Africa’s Future

SECAM-AU : A Strategic Partnership for Africa’s Future (SECAM News No. 2/2026) The signing on February 13, 2026, in Addis Ababa of the Memorandum of Understanding […]
February 26, 2026

SECAM at ICARRD+20 in Cartagena, Colombia: Civil Society Calls for Land Justice and Pastoralist Futures

Bogotá, Colombia, 23 February 2026 – Civil society organisations, social movements, faith-based actors, Indigenous Peoples, pastoralist and peasant organisations from Africa and across the Global South […]
February 26, 2026

O Papa Leão XIV fará Uma Viagem Apostólica à África em Abril 2026

O Papa Leão XIV fará a sua primeira viagem apostólica à África de 13 a 23 de Abril próximo. Uma viagem de dez dias muito aguardada […]
February 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV to Make Apostolic Journey to Africa in April 2026

Pope Leo XIV will make his first apostolic journey to Africa from 13 to 23 April. The ten-day tour is eagerly awaited by Africans. After his […]
February 25, 2026

Le Pape Léon XIV effectuera un voyage apostolique en Afrique en avril

Le Pape Léon XIV va effectuer son premier voyage apostolique en Afrique du 13 au 23 avril prochain. Une tournée de dix jours très attendue par […]
February 21, 2026

SECAM President Condoles Tanzania Church on Death of Cardinal Polycarp Pengo

Accra, 21 February 2026 – The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, has conveyed heartfelt […]
February 20, 2026

Cardinal Polycarpe Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam, dies at the age of 81

Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam and Former President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has died February […]
February 16, 2026

Cardinal Ambongo Congratulates President Ndayishimiye as African Union Chairperson

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has extended warm congratulations to Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, following his assumption […]
February 13, 2026

SECAM and African Union sign new MoU to deepen collaboration for Africa’s Development

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the African Union sign new MoU to deepen collaboration for Africa’s Development The African Union […]
February 12, 2026

SECAM and the African Union to Sign Renewed Memorandum of Understanding at African Union Commission Headquarters

PRESS RELEASE SECAM and the African Union to Sign Renewed Memorandum of Understanding at African Union Commission Headquarters   Addis Ababa, 11 February 2026. The Symposium […]
February 6, 2026

SECAM Strengthens Peacebuilding Capacity in Northern Ghana

A three-day capacity-building programme on peacebuilding and social cohesion was organized for members of the Justice and Peace Commissions (JPC) in the Tamale Ecclesiastical Province of […]
February 4, 2026

Editorial No. 1/2026: SECAM for an accountable pastoral leadership

SECAM FOR AN ACCOUNTABLE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP (Editorial by Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior, in SECAM News No. 1, January 2026) The successful conclusion of the First […]
January 26, 2026

30 ans après Ecclesia in Africa, l’Église d’Afrique centrale encouragée à poursuivre sa mission de paix et d’espérance

À l’ouverture de la 13ᵉ Assemblée plénière de l’Association des Conférences Épiscopales Régionales d’Afrique Centrale (ACERAC), le Président du Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de […]
January 26, 2026

30 Years after Ecclesia in Africa, the Church of Central Africa is encouraged to continue its mission of peace and hope

At the opening of the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Regional Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACERAC), the President of the Symposium of Episcopal […]
January 23, 2026

O Comité Permanente do SCEAM realiza a sua primeira reunião anual em Acra

O Comité Permanente do Simpósio das Conferências Episcopais de África e Madagáscar (SCEAM) iniciou a sua primeira reunião anual de 2026 em Acra, no Gana. Vinte […]
January 23, 2026

Le Comité Permanent du SCEAM tient sa première réunion annuelle à Accra

Le Comité permanent du Symposium des Conférences épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) a entamé sa première réunion annuelle pour l’année 2026 à Accra, au Ghana. […]
January 23, 2026

SECAM Holds First Annual Standing Committee Meeting for 2026 in Accra

The Standing Committee of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has begun its First Annual Meeting for the year 2026 in Accra, […]
January 20, 2026

Le Conseil présidentiel du SCEAM rencontre le pape Léon, soulignant les espoirs et les défis de l’Afrique

Le Conseil présidentiel du Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) a été reçu en audience par Sa Sainteté le pape Léon XIV, le […]
January 19, 2026

SECAM Presidential Council Meets Pope Leo, highlighting Hope and Challenges of Africa

The Presidential Council of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on January […]
December 16, 2025

SECAM-JPDC TOOK PART IN CARITAS AFRICA’S MEETING IN LOMÉ

The Director of the Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) attended the end of year […]
December 1, 2025

A PROPHETIC VOICE FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT COP30

A PROPHETIC VOICE FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT COP30 Editorial by Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior (SECAM News – November 2025) The COP30 in Brazil marked […]