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Princess Lalla Meryem, the eldest daughter of the late King Hassan II, turns 63 today. Each year on August 26, the day highlights her dedication to advancing women’s rights and protecting children.

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Princess Lalla Meryem, the eldest daughter of the late King Hassan II, turns 63 today. Each year on August 26, the day highlights her dedication to advancing women’s rights and protecting children.
Christian ministries in South Africa are helping women leave prostitution by offering emotional support, spiritual guidance, and practical resources to rebuild their lives. These faith-based efforts provide hope and dignity amid growing debates over legal reform and social justice.
South Africa’s top court ruled that men can legally take their wives’ surnames, striking down a discriminatory law rooted in colonial-era norms. The decision affirms gender equality and allows couples more freedom in choosing family names.
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At a recent ceremony near Nairobi, a new Rastafari temple was inaugurated, drawing faithful who gathered to sing, read Scripture, and share teachings on living in harmony. This event marked the opening of a tabernacle constructed from wooden poles and iron sheets, a simple yet significant symbol of the Rastafari movement’s growing presence in Kenya.
Ghana’s National Catholic Laity Council has endorsed the Bishops’ urgent call for bold action against illegal mining, condemning it as a moral and environmental crisis. They pledged nationwide advocacy and urged Catholics complicit in galamsey to repent and help protect the nation’s future.