The devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 has put a spotlight on both Israel and South Africa and raised questions on how Christians should respond, say the organisers of an event in Cape Town on Saturday May 18. All Christians are invited to attend the event at Church […]
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Religious communities under attack in devastating Sudan civil waR, says US religious freedom watchdog
Originally published in Worthy News The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) warned last week that the year-long war between the Islamic Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their rival, the Islamic Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, has reached devastating levels and is severely impacting religious communities including […]
Service held to mark 10 years since kidnapping of Chibok schoolgirls
Originally published in Christian Today A service has been held in Chibok, Nigeria, on the 10th anniversary of the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls. The service was attended by hundreds of parents, many of whom are still waiting for the release of their daughters. While some have been released and others […]
Christian woman killed by son, daughter-in-law for refusing return to Islam
Originally published in The Christian Post A Muslim man in eastern Uganda is suspected of killing his mother last week by putting pesticide in her food for refusing to leave her Christian faith, a relative said. Sulaina Nabirye, 50, of Kamuli, Kamuli District, put her faith in Christ on February […]
Breakthroughs at Christian medical clinic in South Sudan
Originally published in God Repoerts “Behold, I will heal this city and its people, and restore them to health. And I will show them abundant peace and security”. — Jeremiah 33:6 Many Christian mission agencies who bring medical aid also bring the truth about our Saviour Jesus Christ. When people […]
10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria — but Church holds on to faith
Originally published in Christian Today Reports have emerged of a massacre over the Easter weekend in which 10 Christians were killed in Nigeria. The attack occurred on Easter Monday across three communities in the parish of St Thomas the Apostle in Bokkos, Plateau State. It has been attributed to Fulani […]
Seven Nigerian Christians “brazenly” slaughtered in Benue State attack
Originally published in Worthy Christian News In yet another “brazen” murderous assault on Christian communities in Nigeria, Fulani jihadist herdsmen slaughtered seven people in attacks on villages in central Nigeria’s Benue state last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Well over 60 000 Christians have been murdered by Islamic terrorists […]
6 Kenyan Christians killed by suspected Al Shabaab terrorists in Somalia
Originally published in The Christian Post Six Kenyan merchants killed by suspected militants from the Islamic extremist Al Shabaab last Friday in the Somali border town of Dhobley were likely attacked for spreading Christianity, sources said. The six secret Christians had been selling plastic utensils and other household goods in […]
Pastor, his family and other Christians killed in Nigeria
Originally published in Morning Star News Terrorists on March 13 ambushed and killed an African Church pastor, his wife and son along with several other Christians on a highway in Taraba state, northeastern Nigeria, sources said. The Rev Abah Jacob, wife Marian Abah and their son were slain with the […]
Note found on body of Christian slain for leading Muslims to Christ
Originally published in Morning Star News Islamic extremists in eastern Uganda on March 8 killed a Christian for leading Muslims to faith in Christ, sources said. Kiisa Masolo, 45, had returned to his home in Nakitiku village, Bunabuka parish, Bubeza Sub-County in Sironko District at 7pm after preaching on the […]