Five of seven Christians killed in Nigeria were children
Fulani herdsmen on Aug. 24 attacked a predominantly Christian village in Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing seven people, including a 1-year-old infant, residents 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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Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention
By CDI StaffA Namibian elementary school teacher has drawn international attention after a video of her using music to teach first graders about personal boundaries went viral on TikTok. The teacher, identified as Gelda Waterboer, is shown in the clip standing before her class and singing a simple melody with clear instructions for children on how to respond to inappropriate behavior.
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Herdsmen kill seven Christians in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Aug. 24 killed two Christians in Benue state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of five others earlier in the month, sources said.
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'Nigeria’s oldest missionary' Ruth Elton dies at 90 years leaving a legacy of selfless service to God and people
Ruth Elton, a 90-year-old British missionary woman who has lived all her life in Nigeria planting churches and preaching the gospel has died after more than seventy years of active ministry.
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Boko Haram terrorists kill eight Christians in northeast Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Saturday (Aug. 30) killed five Christians in Borno state, Nigeria, and three others in another area of the state on Sunday, sources said.
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Woman lynched by mob in Nigeria for alleged blasphemy after her response to a marriage joke
By CDI StaffA food vendor in northern Nigeria was killed on Saturday (Aug. 30) by a mob that accused her of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. A casual conversation between a nephew, who jokingly suggested marriage to the woman, turned into another lynching by the public on the grounds of alleged blasphemy.
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Recent Christian convert lured to his death
A former Muslim in eastern Uganda who put his faith in Christ in March was lured to his death on Aug. 19, sources said.
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Swiss Christian website jesus.ch relaunches with new design, expanded content
One of Switzerland's most-visited Christian websites has relaunched with a redesigned platform after hundreds of hours of development work, according to a report by Livenet.ch, a Swiss Christian news outlet.
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