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Nigerian Christians say ‘enough is enough’

Violence in Nigeria

CHRISTIANS in Nigeria are saying, ‘Enough is enough.’ The Christian Association of Nigeria convened an emergency meeting this week in response to the Boko Haram’s latest violence.

November 9th, 2011 | Posted in Africa,World | Read More »

AG pastor killed in Uganda road accident

Leo-Godzich

Dr. Leo Godzich, an associate pastor at Phoenix First Assembly of God , was killed Thursday along with three others, when the vehicle he was traveling in was crushed between two trucks on the Jinja-Iganga highway in Uganda.

November 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Africa,News Headlines | Read More »

Persecution of Nigerian Christians on the rise

Violence in Nigeria

MUSLIM extremists, along with members of the Nigerian army, allegedly killed 24 Christians during mid-August in Nigeria’s Plateau state, according to Compass Direct News.

September 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Africa | Read More »

Ugandan girl loses use of legs after leaving Islam for Christ

Uganda map

A 14-year-old girl in western Uganda is still unable to walk 10 months after her father tortured her for leaving Islam and putting her faith in Christ, according to area Christians.

August 18th, 2011 | Posted in Africa | Read More »

US says 29,000 Somali children under 5 dead in famine

Somali children

THE drought and famine in Somalia have killed more than 29,000 children under the age of 5, according to U.S. estimates, the first time such a precise death toll has been released related to the Horn of Africa crisis.

August 5th, 2011 | Posted in Africa,World | Read More »

South Sudan celebrates independence amid concerns

South Sudanese soldiers

THE Republic of South Sudan may have become the world’s newest independent country Saturday, but questions and threats about the country are still pending.

July 11th, 2011 | Posted in Africa,World | Read More »

Egypt puts 48 on trial for church burning

St Mary Church in Cairo

EGYPT’S public prosecutor has referred 48 people for trial at the criminal court for being involved in the deadly sectarian violence that led to the burning of a church in the Cairo district of Imbaba last month.

June 6th, 2011 | Posted in Africa,World | Read More »

Algerian sent to jail for sharing faith with neighbor

An Algerian church

AN Algerian Christian has been sentenced to five years in prison for sharing his faith with his neighbor. According to International Christian Concern, Siagh Krimo was given the sentence last week in Djamel District, Oran, Algeria.

June 1st, 2011 | Posted in Africa,World | Read More »

Christian churches, homes burned down in Nigeria

Violence in Nigeria

ARMED Muslim youths have burned down Christian churches and homes and looted Christian businesses in northern Nigeria following the recent presidential election.

April 21st, 2011 | Posted in Africa,World | Read More »

Christians targeted in Ivory Coast violence

Ivory Coast women

GBAGBO calls himself a Christian, and Ouattara calls himself a Muslim. Many Muslims associate believers with Gbagbo whether they actually support him or not.

March 26th, 2011 | Posted in Africa,World | Read More »

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