Originally published in Assist News Service At least 50 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in a series of weekend attacks in north-eastern Nigeria by the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram. According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), twelve people are reported to have been killed when Boko Haram members […]
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‘Egypt is bleeding’: Christian leader pleads for prayers
Originally published in Religion Today The following analysis about the horrific violence across Egypt was written by a Christian leader in Egypt. He is unnamed due to security concerns. The words are heavy to put together this morning. The sad day of yesterday (Aug. 14) resulted in a sleepless night […]
Hartsbegeertes to premiere in September
A new, inspirational Afrikaans film, Hartsbegeertes, that deals with the everyday struggles of two families who discover hope, love and a greater purpose in their darkest hour, will premiere before selected guests and media at Maxi Cineplex Hatfield Plaza, Pretoria on September 12, says Humble Pie Entertainment in a media release. […]
Police commissioner calls for prayer on eve of Marikana shooting anniversary
Report compiled from eNCA, News 24 and BD Live National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has urged all South Africans to pray for those affected by the infamous Marikana shooting which marks its first anniversary tomorrow (Friday August 16). Phiyega, South Africa’s first woman head of police, made the call on Sunday […]
One Gospel launching gospel lyrics contest
ONE Gospel, channel 331 DStv, is launching the Inspired Lyric Competition to provide a platform for songwriters across the African Continent, the channel says in a press release. Llyricists from across the continent are invited to write and submit their work from September 1 to September 20. The top three […]
40 Days for Life London: changing the Culture of Death in Britain
Originally published in LifeSiteNews The organiser of 40 Days for Life London has great hopes of the twice-annual campaign making significant changes to the social and political scene in the UK. Robert Colquhoun told LifeSiteNews.com today that while he does not necessarily directly credit last year’s prayer vigils for the […]
Scores killed in army crackdown on Morsi supporters in Cairo
Churches across Egypt under attack in Islamist backlash Reports compiled from NBC News, World Watch Monitor and Watani International Egypt descended into a chaotic bloodbath – and another political crisis today (Wednesday, August 14) after security forces backed by bulldozers moved into opposition protest camps set up by supporters […]
Freedom Road wins Best International Film at 168 Film Festival
‘Freedom Road’ a short film by Cape Town production house Media Village has won the 2013 Best International film award at the scripture-themed 168 International Film Festival. The movie which explores giving and receiving forgiveness as a result of devastations of the apartheid era, also picked up five additional awards […]
You can’t fight crime with criminals in your ranks!
Barely a week goes by in SA without the media reporting another incident of police corruption. The latest story involves a Western Cape police captain who allegedly raped a prostitute in his private vehicle. Pro-prostitution groups usually use incidences of police criminality and corruption to lobby for decriminalised prostitution. However, […]
Central African Republic church leader arrested
Originally published in Religion Today Christians in Central African Republic have been shocked by the violent arrest on Tuesday of the president of the Evangelical Alliance of Central African Republic (CAR), Pastor Nicolas Grekoyame Gbangouon, Open Doors USA reports. Sources, who cannot be named for security reasons, told Open Doors […]