Africa News

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 […]

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 […]

US Religious Freedom body urges Trump to highlight Sudanese suffering

Originally published in Premier Christian News A religious freedom watchdog has urged Donald Trump’s administration to highlight the persecution of believers in Sudan, in the same way that it has recognised Christian suffering in Nigeria. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called on the US State Department to […]

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 […]