Africa

Attacks on Christians continue in central Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

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Fulani herdsmen killed two Christians in central Nigeria on Wednesday (May 7) after killing 10 others in the same area the previous month, sources said.

New $600M health fund aims to save 300,000 lives of mothers and babies in Africa amidst USAID aid cuts

Africa Family & Children

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Herdsmen kill six Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

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New committee seeking to 'preserve dignity and maintain order' renews debate on religious regulation in South Africa

Africa Religious Freedom Church & Missions

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Evangelist who led Muslims to Christ slain after gospel event

Africa Religious Freedom

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African religious leaders intensify calls for debt cancellation as part of the 2025 Jubilee year campaign

Africa Society & Culture

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Families not facilities: Kenya at crossroads as MPs, churches raise concerns about feasibility of government's plan to close orphanages

Africa Family & Children

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Truck ramming of Easter procession in Nigeria ruled intentional

Africa Religious Freedom

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Opinion

Guardians of the galaxy: shielding our children from an online sleep

Africa Family & Children

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In this next article on children and personal smart devices we see that access has become something of a rite of passage for many children. Affordability might mean children can have a smart device, but it doesn't mean they should. Parents concerned for the long-term well-being of their children must consider the implications of unfettered access to all the internet has to offer—for good or ill.
Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa

Africa Religious Freedom

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Religious freedom is a vital metric for assessing the potential well being of a nation or nations. This is especially so for Africa and the diverse religious representation in each nation there. Robust research supports the fact that freedom of religious belief benefits all, but the African continent is in danger of losing the opportunity to enjoy such benefits. Craig Bailie explains why.
The power of scripture through song

Africa Church & Missions

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Meditating on a well crafted hymn or chorus can open fresh awareness of the truths of scripture. In this opinion Malama Bwale shares how her experience of "Rock of Ages" reminded her of God's redemptive promises.
We need to live out our knowledge of God through loving obedience

Africa Church & Missions

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What does it really mean to love God? We often prioritize our love for Jesus yet he is just one of three persons of the Trinity. Loving is not just knowing about someone, it is about acting on our affections towards them. For the follower of Jesus it is about demonstrating our love through obedience to God's revealed will. We do well to remember that in these challenging times.

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Global Religious Freedom

Global terrorist violence remains greatest in the Sahel, report says

By Jeff M. Sellers

The Sahel continued as the region where most terrorist violence occurred in 2024, with Burkina Faso again the country with the most killings while Niger shot from 10th to fifth worst in the world, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI).
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Africa Religious Freedom

Boko Haram kills seven Christians in Borno state, Nigeria

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Boko Haram terrorists on Monday (April 28) attacked a predominantly Christian community in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, killing seven Christians and setting homes and church buildings ablaze, residents said.
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Global Church & Missions

Mutuality in Mission: Second COALA3.0 plenary highlights shared responsibility in the Majority World

By Timothy Goropevsek

As the COALA3.0 conference continued on Monday morning (April 28), three mission leaders explored "Mutuality in the Majority World," a theme emphasizing interdependence, reciprocity, and shared leadership in global missions.
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Global Church & Missions

COALA3.0: Second-day plenary on 'building common ground' emphasizes unity, humility, and trust in missions

By Timothy Goropevsek

Fifty leaders from across the Global South gathered Monday morning (April 28) for the first plenary of the second day at COALA3.0, the Christ over Asia, Latin America and Africa movement’s conference, to focus on “building common ground" in a rapidly changing mission landscape.
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Africa Church & Missions

Youth initiative in Nairobi curate worship experience through painting at unique events

By Ken Kagicha

In one of the student neighbourhoods in Kenya's bustling capital, Nairobi, is a growing community of young believers exploring ways of expressing their Christian faith through painting and worship.
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Global Family & Children

Hidden public health crisis led to alarming increase in orphanhood in US and globally, family-based care critical, experts say

By Chris Eyte

Nearly 3 million children in the United States have lost a parent or grandparent caregiver over the past two decades, revealing what experts are calling a hidden public health crisis. The scale of orphanhood, driven largely by drug overdoses and other “deaths of despair,” mirrors similar trends in countries such as Colombia, Brazil and across parts of sub-Saharan Africa.