Abstract

The hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Daniel Comboni’s Plan for the Regeneration of Africa offered a propitious occasion for reflection on the enduring relevance of Comboni’s project for the Church’s evangelizing mission especially in Africa. Beginning with a documentation of the historical context within which Comboni articulated his Plan, the essay tried to situate the Plan in its context. Analysing the present circumstances of Africa, it concentrated on articulating some elements which highlight the conditions necessary in order that Comboni’s Plan might maintain its relevance in today’s Africa.