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Originally published in All Israel News Voices in Arab media have been criticising the escalation in Houthi oppression of Yemen’s minorities, highlighting the organized persecution of Muslim-background believers. An article published in Aawsat on Wednesday announced: “After the deportation of the Jews and the Baha’is… the Houthis oppress the converts […]
One in five Christians in Africa face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith, says Open Doors International in it’s 2026 World Watch List (WWL) which was released today. The number of Christians around the world in this category is up by eight million from last year to […]
Originally published in The Roys Report Armed Muslim bandits attacked Ejiba, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi state in central Nigeria, on Sunday morning, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during a church service. The incident occurred at a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church, […]
ALSO SEE: Nigerian president declares nationwide emergency amidst terror surge Over the past 15 years I have been sharing the God stories of Africa, I don’t think a week has gone by when the Christian news sources I monitor have not documented violence against Christians somewhere in Africa. This week […]
Originally published in Christian Today When Armenia adopted Christianity as its state faith in 301 AD, Rome was still persecuting Christians and the Anglo-Saxons had yet to reach Britain. The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church (AAHC) has endured and survived the onslaughts of Persians, Ottomans and Soviets. Yet in 2025 it […]
Originally published in Church Leaders Armed men attacked a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) congregation Tuesday evening in Eruku, Kwara state, Nigeria, killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor. The attack occurred just after members of the church gathered for a meeting. Witnesses said the attackers entered the church […]
Originally published in Christian Today A late-night assault on a Catholic health facility in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left around 20 civilians dead, prompting renewed outcry from missionaries who say global leaders are failing to respond to escalating violence in the region. The attack unfolded on the late […]
Church leaders in northeast present evidence of ‘genocide’ Originally published by Christian Daily International-Morning Star News A pastor in Nigeria is facing death threats for speaking out on Islamic extremist attacks on Christians and calling for protection against “genocide”. The Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, based in Plateau state as regional chairman […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Three Christians, including a pastor, were arrested in northern India under a controversial anti-conversion law for allegedly trying to convert Hindus to Christianity through “inducements.” The arrests in Uttar Pradesh came days after the country’s top court criticized the state for misusing the law […]
Originally published in Morning Star News A Muslim in eastern Uganda this month severely beat his wife and two children for putting their faith in Christ, and demolished their church building, sources said. Hospitalised for three days were Kulusumu Namulondo and her two children, ages 12 and 9, for injuries […]