by Africa region | 13 Jun 2026 | Africa, ICCS
As part of the preparations for the Continental Training of Scout Chaplains scheduled for July 2026 in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Africa Regional Committee of the International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS Africa) continues its efforts...
by Marc O'Neill | 28 Mar 2026 | Africa, ICCS
From February 5 to 8, 2026, the city of Yamoussoukro, political capital of Côte d’Ivoire, hosted the Planète Academy, an international space for reflection, training, and civic engagement. This meeting brought together delegations from France, Tunisia, Rwanda,...
by Marc O'Neill | 2 Jul 2025 | Africa, ICCS
In a powerful display of youthful faith and spiritual leadership, Catholic Scouts in the Diocese of Morogoro, Tanzania, recently took center stage in a deeply moving Marian devotion procession. More than a dozen Scouts were directly involved in carrying the statue of...
by Marc O'Neill | 1 Jul 2025 | Africa, Friends of the Earth, ICCS
On June 30, 2025, members of the Friends of the Earth program met with the delegation from the Scouts of Senegal for a key meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming Jamboree, scheduled from August 3 to 9, 2025. Discussions centered on a shared commitment to...
by Marc O'Neill | 15 May 2025 | Africa, ICCS
A delegation led by Father Luis Marinho, chaplain of the ICCS, and composed of Marcelin Henry DIENE, Vice-President of the ICCS, and Father Éric Basséne, chaplain of ICCS West Africa, made a strong impression with their active presence at the 5th General Assembly of...
by Marc O'Neill | 2 May 2025 | Africa, Church, ICCS
Thursday, May 1st, 2025 – On the occasion of Labour Day, Catholic Scouting in Niger was reborn from its ashes through the official launching celebration of Catholic Scouting in Niger, presided over by Archbishop Laurent LOMPO of Niamey. The celebration began with a...
