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Mozambique Government Bans Doubtful Churches, Including Johane Marange Sect
The Mozambican Ministry of Justice has banned, in the Central Province of Manica, a religious sect called “Johane Marange” for allegedly promoting child marriage and disrespecting health issues. The church in question first emerged in neighboring Zimbabwe, where it has been operating since 2003. 5 Members of the Johane Marange apostolic sect at a According to the National Director of Justice, Constituchurch gathering (Courtesy Photo) tional and Religious Affairs Albachir Macassar, who was interviewed by Radio Mozambique, the Ministry has also banned some religious institutions with “obscure purposes” in the southern Province of Inhambane. “To discipline some behavior and excesses of certain religious denominations, a draft Law on Religious Freedom and Worship is under discussion to regulate the exercise of this activity in Mozambique,” the director said. Macassar argues that the State should act, not to interfere in the exercise of the activities of religious groupings, but to direct and discipline them. “The new law will provide for the registration of a religious denomination with a minimum of 2,000 faithful, in contrast to the current law which recognizes any religious body with a minimum of 500 faithful,” Macassar said. According to the director, in order for the establishment of a new church, those who decide to leave an existing congregation must possess a letter of disaffiliation or recommendation, and their leaders must hold a certificate in theology. “They must possess a letter of recommendation from the top leader of the previous religious grouping, attesting to their suitability to found another congregation,” he said. WI
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Christine Kangaloo Elected President of Trinidad and Tobago
Former senate president Christine Kangaloo has been elected the next president of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. She received 48 votes, while opposing candidate Israel Rajah Khan received 22, when the Electoral College convened in Parliament on Friday, Jan. 20. In a statement hours after the Electoral College gave her the nod as the seventh president of the Republic, Kangaloo said she had heard all the public commentary surrounding how the person holding the office should serve and would do her best to discharge her duties in a manner that will put all concerns to rest. 5 Trinidad and Tobago President-elect Christine “I am humbled by my election to the Office of President of the Kangaloo. (Courtesy Photo) Republic of Trinidad and Tobago,” she said. “I am grateful to everyone who participated in the electoral process, and to Mr. Israel Khan SC in particular, who graciously offered himself to serve. I wish him the very best as he continues serving Trinidad and Tobago.” President-elect Kangaloo also said she is grateful for the healthy public discourse that took place surrounding her election. “The characteristics our citizens feel should be demonstrated by persons who aspire to hold the Office. Having heard all the concerns, I commit myself to discharging the duties of the Office of the President in a manner that will put those concerns to rest,” she said. While she deferred official media interactions until she is presented with the “formal Instrument of Election,” Kangaloo said that she is also thankful to the media for their work in getting out information about the election and encouraging positive public discourse. “Now that the election is over, I look forward to serving our country in the only way I know how—with love for all and with an unwavering belief in the innate goodness of our people.” WI
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