Originally published in Christian Telegraph More than 70 people have been killed in a bomb blast at a crowded bus station on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, officials say, reports Jeremy Reynalds, Senior Correspondent for ASSIST News Service. According to a story by the BBC’s Haruna Tangaza, the explosion […]
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Rwanda genocide 20th anniversary: woman forgives murderous attacker
Originally published in the Gospel Herald In an incredible display of grace, Alice Mukarurinda not only forgave, but befriended Emmanuel Ndayisaba, the man who killed her 9 month old baby and severed one of her hands with a machete during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Over two decades later, the former […]
Revival reaching thousands of Muslims in Northern Africa
Originally published in Christian Life News A Christian revival is touching the northernmost reaches of Africa. In a region once hostile to the gospel, now tens of thousands of Muslims are following Jesus. As the sun sets over the Mediterranean Sea, Muslims across Northern Africa are converting to faith in […]
Kenyan preacher calls on church to oppose slaughter of rhinos, elephants
Originally published in Christian Post A Roman Catholic priest from Kenya is mobilising churches and believers to tackle the growing slaughter of rhinos and elephants, arguing that humans are supposed to help protect, not destroy, animals and the environment. “I’m raising awareness that conserving the environment and protecting the animals […]
Deadly terrorist attack on church in Kenya
Originally published in Christian Telegraph Two gunmen stormed the Joy in Jesus Church near the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa on Sunday (March 23, 2014) and opened fire on worshippers, killing six people and wounding others in what police called a terrorist attack, reports MNN. One survivor described the attack […]
Namibia praised for Christian stand
The Government of the small nation of Namibia needs special mention for declaring March 6, 2014 as a National Day of Prayer on Gender-Based Violence countrywide, says INcontext Ministries in its latest World In Motion newsletter (Number 95) published yesterday (March 20). The newsletter report notes that all religious denominations […]
Christian mother in Somalia beheaded in front of her daughters
Originally published by International Christian Concern International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a Christian mother of two and her cousin were beheaded by al-Shabaab Islamic extremists once their Christian faith was discovered. The extremists beheaded them publicly in front of her daughters and many of the villagers in the […]
Nigeria’s churches will not stay silent during violence, leader says
By Open Doors SA Nigeria’s largest church network is calling on the country’s president for more protection from Boko Haram attacks. The president, meanwhile, is calling for more prayer. “We will not keep silent amidst the persecution Christians are facing,” declared Rev Ayo Oritsejafor, president of the Christian Association of […]
Nigeria is ‘at war’ with Boko Haram
Originally published in Christian Today The Nigerian President’s spokesman has said that the conflict with Boko Haram is a “war situation”. Speaking to Lagos-based Channels TV on February 28, Doyin Okupe said: “We are dealing with a very, very serious enemy. We are engaged in a war that has been […]
Young Christian men burned to ashes in Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
Originally published in Persecution.Org At least 58 students were killed after Islamic militants attacked a secondary school in northeastern Nigeria late Monday night. The militants, suspected to be connected to Boko Haram, blocked the exits of a boys’ dormitory, set it on fire and killed the boys who tried to escape the […]