Officials in Sudan warn church building will be demolished
Authorities in Sudan have warned leaders of a church in Khartoum that they could demolish their worship building at any time, sources said.
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Shincheonji: the cult of Lee Man-hee spreads in Africa
An aggressive South Korean missionary cult called Shincheonji is luring unwary believers in Africa and elsewhere to enroll in Bible training online or at its local “Zion Truth Bible Centers.” Its recruiters slip into churches, Bible studies, and campus fellowships. Let believers beware.
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A pastoral reflection on ebola and the risks of love
Ebola has been spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A terrifying disease, it must be handled with great pastoral wisdom and care. The former Chairman of the World Evangelical Alliance's International Council provides advice to the Church, which at first may seem counter-intuitive for followers of Jesus.
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The conflict affecting Christians in Nigeria has deep roots
Nigeria's socio-religious conflicts have a long and complex history, with numerous factors influencing the current violence. Whatever the cause, it cannot be denied that Christians are being disproportionately affected by the brutal violence that continues to result.
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African examples of decolonizing authentic Christian faith
Participants at the Network for the History of Mission in Arusha April 2026 shared how they have learned to be more authentically their ethnic selves as they faithfully follow Christ. In contexts of increasing confidence in authentically ethnic Christianity as well as complex urban fellowship diversity, churches need leaders equipped to better navigate cultural difference, recognize hidden patterns of exclusion, and cultivate a genuinely shared life together in Christ.
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Nigerian officials challenged to address ‘horrifying’ ordeal of women and girls
By Edward RossEight years after 14-year-old Leah Sharibu was kidnapped by Islamic extremists along with 109 others from a girls’ school in Nigeria’s Yobe state on Feb. 19, 2018, she is the only remaining captive.
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Church leaders warn South Africa’s migrant crisis reflects deeper governance failures
Church leaders have warned that growing anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa reflects deeper failures in governance, service delivery and economic inequality, urging authorities and communities to address the root causes of public frustration rather than scapegoating foreign nationals.
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Church groups urge Kenyan MPs to rethink Finance Bill 2026 amid memories of 2024 tax protests
Two of Kenya's leading Christian organizations have called on lawmakers to review and amend the Finance Bill 2026, warning that some of the proposed measures could deepen economic hardships for households and businesses and undermine efforts to stimulate economic growth.
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Retired Nigerian Archbishop appointed as the head of the Anglican Church of Chad
North Africa’s Anglican Church, Alexandria Province, has announced the enthronement of Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi of Nigeria, as the new archbishop for the Anglican Church in the Republic of Chad.
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Kenya's President directs Islamic Madrasa and Duksi learners to be integrated in the formal education system
By Jim OlangPresident William Ruto instructed Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to begin formal consultations on integrating madrasa, duksi and pastoral instruction programs into Kenya's Basic Education framework.
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Faith Without Frontiers launches Season 2 with David Oginde on faith, leadership and corruption
By CDI StaffThe second season of Faith Without Frontiers podcast opens with Bishop Dr. David Oginde, chairman of Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), who discusses leadership, corruption, and the faith that sustains him in one of the country's most challenging public roles.
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States launch UN declaration calling for global moratorium on surrogacy
A coalition of governments formally launched a political declaration at the United Nations on June 22 calling for an international moratorium on surrogacy, framing the practice as incompatible with human rights protections for women and children.
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