Originally published in Christian Telegraph Since a ceasefire was agreed in South Sudan on January 23, Church and aid agencies have called for greater action from the international community to ensure that the truce holds, and the establishment of an aid corridor to enable much-needed medical and humanitarian support to […]
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Prayer call for church as Boko Haram kill 99 in N.Nigeria
By World Watch Monitor At least 99 people have died in suspected Boko Haram attacks in two locations in Northern Nigeria on Sunday, January 26. Attackers stormed a Catholic Church in Wada Chakawa village in Adamawa State during a worship service. They fired guns, set off bombs and took hostages. […]
New Egypt constitution nudges Christian hope
Originally published in Baptist Press Egyptian voters have approved a new constitution, leaving Christians a bit more hopeful, though it does not secure basic rights for religious minorities. One Egyptian Christian leader said the difference in attitudes he observed as he waited in line to vote was “a great tendency […]
South Sudan Christians see glimmer of hope
Christian pastors, priests, saving lives amidst turmoil Originally published in Baptist Press A breakthrough between warring factions in South Sudan has provided a glimmer of hope that the mostly Christian nation may escape civil war. Leaders of a rebel opposition group said Jan. 10 they would no longer demand the […]
Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria in last six months – reports
Originally published in Christian Today Reports of Christians attacked in central and northern Nigeria receive more attention, but in more southerly Benue state Islamic extremists killed at least 205 Christians in the last six months alone, sources said. According to a story by Morning Star News, in the southeastern part […]
Church leaders speak out as violence swells in South Sudan
Originally published in Worldmag.com Church leaders from the Episcopal, Catholic, and Presbyterian churches have asked to mediate between opposing parties in South Sudan’s latest round of infighting in its army. In a statement read by Archbishop Paulino Lukudu of the Catholic Church, the clergy asked the two parties in […]
Up to 1 000 killed in Central African Republic
Originally published in Christianity Today Fighting broke out once again between rebel groups in the Central African Republic last week and reports suggest that almost 1,000 people have been killed. The clashes took place between members of Seleka, a predominantly Muslim rebel coalition, and anti-Balaka (meaning ani-machete) groups, which are […]
UN endorses more military in Central African Republic
By World Watch Monitor The United Nations Security Council has authorised the expansion of an African military force inside the Central African Republic to counter a rising spiral of sectarian violence. Against a backdrop of fresh deadly violence in the CAR capital of Bangui, Thursday’s unanimous vote of the 15-member […]
Islamic extremists kill at least 71 Christians in Nigeria
Originally published in Morning Star News Suspected Muslim herdsmen slaughtered 37 Christians in coordinated attacks on four Plateau state villages early this morning after Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 34 Christians in Borno state earlier this month, sources said. In attacks on the four predominantly Christian villages that started […]
UN Secretary-General alarmed by anarchy in Central African Republic
By World Watch Monitor The UN Secretary General Ban-Ki moon said on Monday (November 18) that anarchy in the Central African Republic risks spiralling further out of control, and could need up to 9,000 peacekeepers. In a report Ki-moon commissioned, due to be debated at the UN on Nov. 25, […]