Originally published in Christian Today Dozens of bishops from South Sudan and Kenya have issued a desperate plea to the UK government as East Africa grapples with a spiralling hunger crisis. An open letter signed by over 40 bishops from South Sudan and Kenya appeals to the UK government to […]
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Pastor trusts in God throughout lengthy kidnapping, torture ordeal
Voice of the Martyrs spoke to Nigerian pastor Emmanuel Maigari about his bold witness during and after captivity last year. Several thousand people were kidnapped in Kaduna state in northern Nigeria last year and the number is expected to increase this year Pastor Emmanuel Maigairi had just finished praying with […]
Testimonies of God’s grace as “Malawi Kneels Down”
National Repentance Malawi national coordinator Rev Edward Mikwamba reports on the recent Malawi Kneels prayer campaign to address financial woes, violent protest and other troubles in the nation Prayer and repentance are the only solution to the challenges facing Malawi and Africa — and during Malawi Kneels Down we have […]
Connect with God’s plans for Africa at online Africa Leadership Summit
God’s plans for Africa, its choice of leaders and the importance of its relationship with Israel will be among topics covered during the online Africa Leadership Summit (ALS) from September 8 to 10, says Senzo Gumbi, ALS Southern Africa regional director. Christians in Southern Africa are invited to register for […]
Nigerian high court upholds Sharia court’s right to sentence man to death for blasphemy
Originally published in International Christian Concern Nigeria’s Kano State High Court doubled down on a ruling that the Sharia court system has the power to hand down death sentences in blasphemy cases. The decision blurs the line between what can be tried in Sharia court, raising concerns on the implications for […]
Kenya Christians pray amidst disputed election results
Originally published in Worthy Christian News Kenyan Christians were praying as William Ruto, Kenya’s former vice president, was declared the winner in the country’s presidential election though his rival rejected the results. The announcement came after an unpredictable, neck-and-neck battle with millions of Kenyans eagerly watching as the results rolled in. “Christians are […]
Muslim extremists cut off hand of Christian convert
Originally published in Christian Headlines Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda last month cut off the hand of a 42-year-old father who left Islam to become a Christian in June, sources said. Musa John Kasadah of Maumo village, Luuka District was ambushed on July 26 as he tried to flee to […]
Imam healed at church crusade, cancels surgery
Originally published in Uganda Christian News There was jubilation at Nabyewanga play ground located in Mpigi district, in central Uganda when an Imam scheduled for eye surgery this month experienced God’s healing power upon attending a church crusade. In a statement on August, 13, Pastor Robert Kayanja, the founder and […]
Elections in Kenya pass peacefully
Originally published in Church Times Election day in Kenya passed without fears of widespread violence being realised, although, on Wednesday afternoon, a decisive result had not been delivered. Provisional results suggested that the two front-runners for the presidency were the veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, and the outgoing Deputy President, William Ruto. […]
‘Malawi Kneels Down’ campaign launching as protests erupt amidst cost-of-living crisis
Christian group National Repentance Malawi (NRM) is mobilising citizens to participate in a national prayer campaign dubbed ‘Malawi Kneels Down’ as the country grapples with crippling inflation, forex woes and violent protests. Citizens have been urged to participate in the repentance and prayer campaign from August 16 to 22. The […]