Africa News

New hospital in Rwanda set to be hub of faith-based healthcare, training in Africa

Originally published in Christian Daily A US-based Christian mission organisation is launching an ambitious healthcare initiative in Rwanda, aiming to train thousands of African medical workers and expand access to care across underserved communities. GFA World said it plans to open a 300-bed specialist hospital in June as part of a […]

SA government silent on anti-Christian violence across Africa, says SAFI

Tha South African government has remained “indefensibly silent” about widespread and escalating anti-Christian violence across Africa, says Bafana Modise national spokesman of South African Friends of Israel. “In SAFI’s first quarterly report and statement on Christian Massacres & Persecution in Africa, the organisation can confirm that over 200 000 African […]

Hope amid horror: Sudan pastor reports growing Church as brutal civil war reaches 3 years

Originally published in Premier Christian News A church leader in Sudan has said more people are coming to Christ there despite ongoing violence between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. This weeks marks three years since the civil war began, and since then, hundreds of thousands of people have […]

What really happened in Nigeria’s deadly Holy Week?

Originally published in The Pillar Christians in Nigeria once again celebrated Holy Week and Easter against the backdrop of violence. That is sadly unsurprising given the general lack of security in the West African country and the relentless attacks on the Christian community in recent years. But while it’s clear […]

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 […]