Africa News

Ugandan bill to establish Sharia courts sparks urgent religious freedom concerns

Originally published in Harbinger’s Daily A bill in Uganda that would establish a nationwide system of Sharia courts — known in Uganda as “Qadhis courts” — is sparking urgent international concerns over freedom of religion, as lawmakers push to fast-track its passage before Parliament dissolves on April 24 2026.   The Qadhis Courts Bill, formally published in […]

Zimbabwe churches ordered to halt worship and attend constitutional political rally

Originally published in Christian Daily International Churches in Zimbabwe’s Mudzi district were told to suspend worship services on Sunday, March 29, and attend a ruling ZANU-PF political rally, placing them at the centre of a growing political storm. The instruction, contained in a letter dated March 25 and addressed to local […]

More than 30 killed during Palm Sunday attacks in Nigeria

Originally published in Church Leaders Gunmen killed at least 30 people during a Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state, Nigeria. The incident occurred during the evening, when armed men reportedly entered the community and opened fire on residents. Eyewitnesses described […]

Archbishop warns of threat to Christianity in Nigeria

Originally published in Christian Today A leading Nigerian archbishop has warned that Christianity is facing a sustained and deliberate threat in Africa’s most populous nation, as waves of violence, kidnappings and fear continue to spread. Ignatius Kaigama made the remarks at a press conference in Madrid organised by Aid to […]

US designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group

The US State Department has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), and also plans to designate it as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). In an announcement on March 9, the State Department identified the Sudanese Islamic Movement and the al-Baraa […]