Originally published in African Spotlight Many supporters of the founder and General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T. B. Joshua, besieged the Lagos High Court, on Monday, as the coroner making inquest into the collapsed structure on the church premises began sitting. The sympathisers, carrying […]
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Nigeria: Chibok girls missing for 6 months
By Open Doors SA On Sunday, April 13, an estimated 275 girls reported to Chibok Government Secondary School. On Monday evening, April 14, Boko Haram insurgents broke into the school, burned down the administration block and classroom blocks of the school, destroying all school records, and abducted more than 250 […]
God help us!: Liberian leaders spearhead prayer charge
Originally published in CBN News.com The death toll has reached another tragic milestone in Liberia, climbing above 4,000. Now the country’s president and vice president are calling on people to pray for their nation. The Ebola crisis has driven many Liberians to their knees. Churches are jam-packed every Sunday with […]
As UN targeted by Islamists in Mali, bishops urge renewed peace efforts
Originally published by World Watch Monitor While the world’s attention is fixed on IS in Syria and Iraq, it’s easy to forget that last year, French troops were rushed to Mali to prevent a jihadist-influenced coup that threatened to take over the country. This swift intervention meant that the coup […]
Zimbawean Christian denominations launch peace initiative
Originally published in Christian Telegraph The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have launched a programme aimed at promoting peace, reconciliation, non-violence and justice in the country, reports CISA. The programme is dubbed the Ecumenical Peace Observation Initiative in Zimbabwe (Epoiz). ZHOCD director, Tendaiwo Maregere told The Standard,Zimbabeean daily at […]
In Ebola’s hot zone, bereaved says ‘We have Jesus’
Originally published in CBN News In Liberia, churches are helping fight the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. Volunteers, trained and equipped by CBN’s Operation Blessing, are distributing sanitation equipment and delivering much-needed food and supplies to quarantined victims who are cut off from society. Liberian Pastor Allison Dole is determined […]
Kenyan president asks ICC to drop his case
Originally published in World Mag.com In an unprecedented move for a sitting head of state, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has appeared before the International Criminal Court on charges he committed crimes against humanity. During a status conference hearing, a private meeting between the judges, the prosecution, and the defence, the […]
Boko Haram torch 185 churches in captured towns in NE Nigeria
Originally published by Worthy News A prominent Nigerian reverend has revealed Islamist terror group Boko Haram destroyed over 180 churches in the West African country following its capture of towns and villages in the north-eastern states of Borno and Adamawa. Reverend Gideon Obasogie, the director of Catholic Social Communication of […]
Anglican archbishop appointed to head Kenyan anti-corruption body
Originally published in Anglican News.org President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Anglican Archbishop Eliud Wabukhala to chair the National Anti-Corruption Campaign Steering Committee of Kenya. The appointment of the 14-member committee, which includes Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission boss Mumo Matemu, was announced in the latest Kenyan Gazette. Wabukhala will be deputised […]
Algerian Christians: “We must not yield to fear’’
By Illia Djadi — World Watch Monitor The assassination of a French tourist by militants in Algeria has raised the fear of new terrorist attacks in the country. Hervé Gourdel, 55, was beheaded in the north-eastern region of Kabylie on September 24 by a radical Islamist group, ‘Soldiers of the […]