Originally published in Worthy Christian News In yet another “brazen” murderous assault on Christian communities in Nigeria, Fulani jihadist herdsmen slaughtered seven people in attacks on villages in central Nigeria’s Benue state last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Well over 60 000 Christians have been murdered by Islamic terrorists […]
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6 Kenyan Christians killed by suspected Al Shabaab terrorists in Somalia
Originally published in The Christian Post Six Kenyan merchants killed by suspected militants from the Islamic extremist Al Shabaab last Friday in the Somali border town of Dhobley were likely attacked for spreading Christianity, sources said. The six secret Christians had been selling plastic utensils and other household goods in […]
Pastor, his family and other Christians killed in Nigeria
Originally published in Morning Star News Terrorists on March 13 ambushed and killed an African Church pastor, his wife and son along with several other Christians on a highway in Taraba state, northeastern Nigeria, sources said. The Rev Abah Jacob, wife Marian Abah and their son were slain with the […]
Note found on body of Christian slain for leading Muslims to Christ
Originally published in Morning Star News Islamic extremists in eastern Uganda on March 8 killed a Christian for leading Muslims to faith in Christ, sources said. Kiisa Masolo, 45, had returned to his home in Nakitiku village, Bunabuka parish, Bubeza Sub-County in Sironko District at 7pm after preaching on the […]
Four nations ‘leading charge’ in mobilising prayer for Africa
A campaign to mobilise prayer warriors to pray urgently for the fulfilment of God’s purpose for Africa will be launched via a virtual gathering on Thursday March 21, said Apostle Linda Gobodo of the Healing the Nation of Africa from Cape to Cairo prayer network. Gobodo, who said the Lord […]
Believers defying jihadists in Burkina Faso says local church leader
Originally published in Premier Christian News Christians in Burkina Faso under threat from jihadists are not afraid to die for their faith, according to a local church leader, speaking after the brutal killing of worshippers on Sunday February 25. Bishop Justin Kientega of Ouahigouya Diocese, north-east Burkina Faso, told Catholic […]
‘Hunger, thirst and disease’ a threat to Christians amid Mozambique jihadist attacks
Originally published in Premier Christian News Mozambique is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as jihadist attacks in the north displace thousands of Christians and Muslims. The conflict has already displaced over 1 million people and claimed close to 5 000 lives, according to the latest figures. Bishop António Juliasse of Mozambique […]
Gospel spreading in Africa’s Sahel region despite persecution, conflict
By Ken Kagicha — Originally published in Christian Daily A wave of political coups and a resurgence of Islamic terror groups in what is known as the Sahel region in Africa led to a marked increase in persecution of Christians. Despite threats, imprisonment, and displacement, however, Christians are holding on […]
‘Staggering loss’ as 11 YWAM missionary leaders killed in bus accident in Tanzania
Tears are falling around the world over the deaths of 11 Youth With a Mission (YWAM) missionaries and eight others injured in a grisly crash near Arusha, Tanzania, says Darlene Cunningham who co-founded YWAM with her late husband Loren Cunningham in 1960. “I am personally reeling from the weight of […]
Human rights organisation has freed thousands of Christian slaves in Sudan
Originally published by Faithwire An organisation combatting Christian persecution across the globe recently announced it helped free 1 500 Sudanese slaves last year, bringing the total liberated over the past three decades to over 100 000. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), told CBN News […]