South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Originall published in Christian News Nigeria has arrested suspects in an Islamist militant attack in a Catholic church that killed 40 people two months ago, Chief of Defence Staff General Leo Irabor told local media on Tuesday. Irabor said the attackers were arrested during joint operations involving the armed forces, the Department […]
Originally published in Worthy News Churches in Burkina Faso have been increasingly harassed by Muslim extremists who have disrupted their services, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The population of Burkina Faso is 60.5% Islamic and 23.2% Christian, with 15.3% of indigenous beliefs, according to Wikipedia. In recent weeks Islamic militants have entered church services […]
Originally published by Open Doors More than 8 000 churches in Rwanda closed in 2018 for not meeting stringent health and safety requirements remain closed. After the brief incarceration of six Christian leaders for criticising the government directive, few others dare to speak out. In 2018, World Watch Monitor reported the closure of more than […]
This month ministry organisation African Enterprise is celebrating 60 years of evangelising the cities of Africa through mission in Word and deed in partnership with local churches. Founded by evangelist Michael Cassidy when he was in his early 20s, AE has played a pivotal role in Africa bringing peace and reconciliation […]