Africa News

Mission movement documentary shows Islamic militants turning to Christ amid Nigeria violence

Originally published in Worthy News A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new, dramatised documentary by a global mission group. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) produced the film […]

Zimbabwe church leaders warn against constitutional changes that could extend presidential term limits

Originally published in Christian Daily International A coalition of Christian leaders in Zimbabwe warned that a proposed constitutional amendment could weaken democratic safeguards, urging legislators to protect the integrity of the country’s constitution. The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), which brings together the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the Zimbabwe […]

Trump’s warnings have jolted Nigerian government to act on slaughter of Christians, says church leader

Originally published in Israel365News US President Donald Trump’s blunt warnings and redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern have jolted the Nigerian government into action, finally curbing the relentless slaughter of Christians by jihadist groups that have operated with near-total impunity for years. Rev Akinyele Abiodun James, district […]

Church leaders affirm Africa’s shifting role in global evangelism at conference in SA

Originally published in Christian Daily International Christian leaders across Africa gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa for a meeting that aimed to affirm the narrative of global missions and position the African church as a sending force for the Gospel.  The conference held on February 16, brought 100 leaders from 33 […]

Muslim in Uganda kills adult son for accepting Christ

Originally published in Morning Star News A Muslim in Uganda stabbed his son to death with a long knife for converting to Christianity last month, sources said. Hamba Ahammada, 62, of Butaleja District killed his 33-year-old son, Hamba Juma, with a long knife known locally as a panga on Jan. 28 in Iganga […]