March 5, 2026
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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 Editorial by Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior (SECAM News – November 2025) The COP30 in Brazil marked […]
November 30, 2025
SECAM ADVENT MESSAGE To The Church, Family of God in Africa! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter the Holy Season of Advent, a […]
November 28, 2025
AU-EU CIVIL SOCIETY PARALLEL SUMMIT STATEMENT LUANDA, 25 NOVEMBER 2025 Civil society organisations from across Africa and Europe convened in Luanda, Angola on 19 November 2025 […]
November 20, 2025
PRESS STATEMENT BY SECAM ON THE 7th AU–EU SUMMIT IN LUANDA Luanda, Angola, 20 November 2025 Introduction: Why the Church’s Voice Matters As the AU–EU Summit […]
November 19, 2025
Representatives of the Catholic Church of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean presented, at the UN Pavilion, the document “A call for Climate Justice and […]
November 10, 2025
For a partnership that brings justice for the African people Joint statement in view of the 7th AU-EU summit 10 November 2025 In this Jubilee Year […]
October 29, 2025
Le Symposium des Conférences Épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (SCEAM) a conclu avec succès un séminaire destiné aux responsables régionaux de la jeunesse catholique en Afrique, […]
October 24, 2025
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Coast, in Ghana, celebrated its 75th Anniversary, marked by solemn thanksgiving ceremonies, pilgrimages and a gathering of clergy, religious and faithful. […]
October 24, 2025
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is holding a Seminar for African Regional Catholic Youth Leaders from October 23 to 27, 2025, […]
October 17, 2025
World Mission Week 2025 By Rev. Fr. Zéphirin Moubé World Mission Week in brief The entire month of October is dedicated to mission, culminating in World […]
October 17, 2025
Semana Missionária Mundial 2025 Por Rev. P. Zéphirin Moubé A Semana Missionária Mundial em resumo Todo o mês de outubro é dedicado à missão, que tem […]
October 15, 2025
On October 15, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) hosted a webinar entitled “The African Church and ‘Creation Day’: an Opportunity to […]
October 15, 2025
SEMAINE MISSIONNAIRE MONDIALE 2025 Par le Rév. P. Zéphirin Moubé La Semaine missionnaire mondiale en bref Tout le mois d’octobre est consacré à la mission qui a […]
September 7, 2025
Statement of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM): Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing Africa’s Resilient and Green Development in Africa Second Africa […]
August 27, 2025
STATEMENT OF THE ACEAC STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING IN KIGALI Kigali, 29 July 2025 “Be pilgrims of peace” 1- We, the Archbishops and Bishops, members of the […]
August 1, 2025
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo Besungi, has called on Church leaders and delegates […]
August 1, 2025
Vatican official His Eminence Peter Appiah Cardinal Turkson has called on Catholic Bishops and all the delegates gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 20th Plenary Assembly […]
July 31, 2025
20th Plenary Assembly of SECAM in Kigali: a strong sign of unity and communion for the Church in Africa The 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium […]
July 23, 2025
Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) to hold its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda PRESS RELEASE 23 July 2025 The Symposium of […]
July 2, 2025
A call for climate justice and the common home: Ecological conversion, transformation and resistance to false solutions Catholic Bishops from the Conferences and Councils of Africa, […]
July 1, 2025
PRESS RELEASE STOP THE POISON, SUPPORT THE SEED: Faith Leaders, Civil Society Organisations and Farmers Call for Justice in Africa–Europe Agricultural Relations Brussels, 1st July 2025— […]
June 30, 2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Job Title: Business Development Officer – Good Governance Programme Location: SECAM Secretariat, Accra, Ghana Reports to: Director of Justice, Development and Peace Commission […]
June 30, 2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Job Title: Programme Officer – Good Governance Programme Location: SECAM Secretariat, Accra, Ghana Reports to: Director of Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JPDC), […]
June 24, 2025
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and Caritas Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to joint action in areas such as governance, justice, […]
June 3, 2025
On 28 May, the Confederation of Conferences of Majors Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM-COSMAM) elected a new Executive Board at the end of the 6th […]
May 27, 2025
APO Group Reveals its Role as Architect Behind Catholic Church in Africa’s Groundbreaking Communications Volunteer Programme The volunteer task force includes African PR Professionals currently working […]
May 25, 2025
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYMPOSIUM OF EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES OF AFRICA AND MADAGASCAR (SECAM) ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF AFRICA DAY, 25 MAY 2025 […]
May 20, 2025
“For we know that things can change.” Laudato Si’, §13 Joint Statement of COMECE and SECAM ahead of the AU – EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 21 May […]
May 10, 2025
A Message from the African Bishops and the Church, Family of God in Africa and Its Islands Accra, Ghana, May 10, 2025 – The Symposium of […]
April 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS The condolences of the African Bishops and the Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands The Symposium of […]