Fulani attackers killed 18 Christians in a late-night assault last Friday in central Nigeria, area residents said. The assailants invaded Mbacher village, a predominantly Christian community in Benue state’s Katsina-Ala County, at about 11 p.m., said Joseph Achiv. “A group of Fulani Muslims carrying deadly weapons attacked Mbacher village,” Achiv […]
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Kenyan youth protesters hold Christian leaders to account as they force economic changes
Originally published in CHURCHLEADERS Five weeks after young Kenyans poured into the streets under the banner of “Gen Z,” forcing changes in the government, they have also called Christian churches to account for how denominations relate with politicians. Rejecting a controversial finance bill floated by the government in June, the […]
Wilberforce Academy challenges Namibian Christians to live out faith in vocations
Special report by Tebello Matsela and Ryan Smit On June 19 2024, a team of seven from South Africa, Lesotho and the United Kingdom travelled to Namibia to present a Wilberforce Academy (WA) pilot programme – the first of its kind in Africa outside of South Africa. The two and […]
Women and children trapped at church in Sudan endure hunger and bombardment
Originally published in Premier Christian News “As food has grown scarce, the nuns have boiled tree leaves for the children to eat, and many of the adults have skipped meals.” Excerpt from report Around 80 people are taking refuge inside the Dar Mariam mission, a Catholic church and school compound […]
Christian leaders in Nigeria respond to deadly suicide bomb attacks in Borno state
Originally published in Christian Daily Christian leaders in Nigeria expressed shock and dismay at suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno state on Saturday June 29 that killed both Muslims and Christians. “We are concerned about the resurgence of suicide bombing in our country and the threat it poses to the lives […]
Miracles, breakthroughs in Uganda crusades
Originally published in Thrive!News Evangelist Daniel Kolenda of Christ for all Nations (CfaN) and his team faced considerable spiritual opposition from radical religious groups and witch doctors during their recent trip to Uganda for extended crusades throughout Africa. Nonetheless, God’s presence triumphed, sparking miraculous healings, liberation from demonic oppression, and […]
Remembering 4th of July Entebbe hostage rescue
Today as I woke I remembered that it is the 4th of July, the day celebrated in the United States as Independence Day. This year marks 248 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a day to remember and celebrate the courage of leaders […]
Kenya Church leaders affirm Gen Z protesters’ call for depoliticising pulpit
Originally published in Christian Daily Religious bodies, churches and Christian leaders in Kenya have responded to a call by protesting Gen Zs to disassociate the pulpit from politicians and to be the voice of the voiceless. Different Christian bodies admitted that the Church in Kenya has had an unhealthy relationship […]
Join 2.5 billion Jesus followers in global Gospel campaign
What if 2.5 billion Christians on Earth could be mobilised to share the Gospel? That is the goal of Gather25, a global initiative to gather 2.5 billion Christ followers around the world on March 1 next year to pray, worship, repent, and mobilise believers to reach the 5.5 billion yet-to-be-saved […]
Kenyan religious leaders endorse youth protests day before deadly police response
Originally published in aciafrica Religious leaders in Kenya have expressed their support for Generation Z (Gen Z)-led anti-tax protests that turned violent on Tuesday when police opened fire on protesters, killing at least five and injuring others. In a statement shared with ACI Africa on Monday — a day before […]