Alfred Kyungu, 52, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Church Family History Manager; recently released as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Mbuji-Mayi Mission; former counselor in a bishopric, high councilor and counselor in a stake presidency. Wife, Lucie; three children. Source: Leadership Changes Announced at October 2019 General Conference
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Sister Bingham and Sister Cordon conclude West Africa tour in Côte d’Ivoire
Sister Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society general president, and Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, Young Women general president, wrapped up their 11-day tour of West Africa in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, before returning to Utah. Source: Newsroom
Two church leaders embark on outreach efforts in West Africa
The general presidents of the Relief Society and the Young Women organizations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are in West Africa to meet with government leaders and Latter-day Saint missionaries and members. Source: Mormon Newsroom
First Presidency announces 2018 Area leadership assignments
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced new area leadership assignments for each of its 21 global geographic regions, which will take effect August 1, 2018*. Source: First Presidency Announces 2018 Area Leadership Assignments
President Nelson to visit Kenya and Zimbabwe in April
SALT LAKE CITY — President Russell M. Nelson will visit Israel, India, Kenya and five other countries on a “global ministry tour” next month, the LDS Church announced Friday. . . . President Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson, will be joined by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles …
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Elder and Sister Renlund talk with Mormon youth in Africa
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Ruth, hosted a regional Face to Face event Saturday, August 5, 2017. Source: LDS Newsroom
Elder Sitati Addresses Race, Self-Reliance and Church Growth in Africa
Elder Sitati of the Seventy spoke at the “Black, White and Mormon” conference Friday, October 9, 2015. Read more at Mormon Newsroom
New African leaders announced
President Uchtdorf announced several African leaders this weekend during General Conference: Walter Chatora, 48, Johannesburg, South Africa, area seventy W. Jean-Pierre Lono, 54, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, area seventy Tasara Makasi, 40, Johannesburg, South Africa, area seventy Khumbulani Mdletshe, 49, Johannesburg, South Africa, area seventy
‘Great day’ for the Church, for Africa
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles recently spent 10 days with Latter-day Saints in West Africa, observing incredible growth and activity in a relatively young area of the Church. via LDS Church News.
South African called to YW general board
Dorah Mkhabela, 47, Florida Ward, Soweto South Africa Stake; born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Peter Magezi and Annah Tsatsawani; received secondary teaching diploma from Transvaal College of Education; teacher; married Jackson Mkhabela, three children; served as branch Relief Society counselor, seminary teacher, Primary counselor and Sunday School teacher. via LDS Church News.