First Lady of Zimbabwe praises Salvation Army ministry
Women from 10 southern African countries gathered in Zimbabwe for a SARPCO (Southern African Region Project Capacity-building) Home League Rally, led by Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries, and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, World Secretary for Women’s Ministries. Delegates
The Salvation Army trains DRC community to combat Ebola
A Salvation Army health project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) aims to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus in Goma, in the far east of the country. The current outbreak, which started in August 2018, is
Healthy future in store for The Salvation Army in Africa as leaders declare ‘we can’
By Wayne Bungay, Colonel - Salvation Army leaders from across Africa met in Kigali, Rwanda, from Feb. 23 to March 1. The 34 delegates to the Conference of Africa Leaders (COAL) represented the 26 African countries in which The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army responds as Mozambique recovers from Cyclone Desmond
The Salvation Army is at work in Mozambique in the aftermath of Cyclone Desmond, which struck the central part of the country in late January, causing severe damage and displacing 120,000 people from their homes. The emergency response is focusing
The General leads commissioning celebrations in South Africa
Peddles preside at commissioning of the Messengers of the Gospel Session of cadets. General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women's Ministries, traveled to the Southern Africa Territory to lead commissioning activities. The Peddles experienced the culture of
Chief of the Staff visits Rwanda
Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham lead commissioning events in Kigali. On their first visit to Africa, Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham, Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, respectively, traveled to Kigali, Rwanda, to preside at commissioning activities. On
The Salvation Army opens first polytechnic in Liberia
Commissioner Birgitte Brekke-Clifton, International Secretary for Program Resources, officiated at the polytechnic’s launch. The Salvation Army in Liberia has broadened its education capacity with the opening of a polytechnic earlier this year that will award degrees and other tertiary qualifications. Education
Salvation Army international leaders celebrate with Salvationists in Tanzania
By Lt. Daniel Sinana, Major Hosea Kindi and Lt. Colonel Rumbidzai Mambo - General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women’s Ministries, witnessed the passion and exuberance of The Salvation Army in Tanzania when they led a territorial
Prime Minister Theresa May visits Salvation Army in Nigeria
By Isobel McFarlane - British Prime Minister Theresa May visited The Salvation Army Community Awareness and Recovery (CAR) project, funded by the UK government’s Modern Slavery Innovation Fund, in Lagos, Nigeria, Aug. 29. The program supports Nigerian communities that are vulnerable to
Salvation Army ministry in Gabon officially open
By Marcel Tsiba Madzou - The central African nation of Gabon became the 129th country where The Salvation Army’s presence is officially recognized during a weekend of celebration and prayer in the country’s capital, Libreville, led by Commissioners Benjamin and Grace
Salvation Army Zimbabwe increases peace-building ahead of elections
With less than three weeks to go before general elections in Zimbabwe on July 30, The Salvation Army is stepping up its peace-building initiatives. In the past, Zimbabwe has suffered from the outbreak of election-related violence for political, tribal or
Africa Conference for Officers gathers in Nairobi
Month-long intensive promotes leadership development for African officers Today in Nairobi, Kenya, Salvation Army officers from all across Africa are gathered to learn, grow, network and pray—a triennial assembly of the Africa Zone. For the next 30 days, the 31