Six Christians killed, eight wounded in Kaduna state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday (May 5) raided a village in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing six Christians, area residents said.
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Guardians of the galaxy: shielding our children from an online sleep
In this next article on children and personal smart devices we see that access has become something of a rite of passage for many children. Affordability might mean children can have a smart device, but it doesn't mean they should. Parents concerned for the long-term well-being of their children must consider the implications of unfettered access to all the internet has to offer—for good or ill.
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Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa
Religious freedom is a vital metric for assessing the potential well being of a nation or nations. This is especially so for Africa and the diverse religious representation in each nation there. Robust research supports the fact that freedom of religious belief benefits all, but the African continent is in danger of losing the opportunity to enjoy such benefits. Craig Bailie explains why.
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The power of scripture through song
Meditating on a well crafted hymn or chorus can open fresh awareness of the truths of scripture. In this opinion Malama Bwale shares how her experience of "Rock of Ages" reminded her of God's redemptive promises.
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We need to live out our knowledge of God through loving obedience
What does it really mean to love God? We often prioritize our love for Jesus yet he is just one of three persons of the Trinity. Loving is not just knowing about someone, it is about acting on our affections towards them. For the follower of Jesus it is about demonstrating our love through obedience to God's revealed will. We do well to remember that in these challenging times.
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Slaughter of Christians continues in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday (April 28) killed two Christians in one area of Benue state after killing five Christians the previous day in another area, sources said.
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Muslim soldiers detain, torture Christians in Sudan
Three Christians were detained and tortured for weeks in southern Sudan after soldiers at a Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) checkpoint found one of them carrying a Bible, one of the victims said.
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Herdsmen kill at least six Christians in southeast Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday night (April 28) killed at least six Christians, including children, in an attack in southeastern Nigeria, sources said.
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ECWA pastor slain in Kaduna state, Nigeria
A Christian pastor was killed last week as he traveled to minister to church members in northern Kaduna state, sources said.
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Africa surpasses Middle East as the epicenter of terrorism, according to 2024 global index
By CDI StaffSub-Saharan Africa has, for the first time, surpassed the Middle East as the center of terrorism activities, further putting at risk Christians and missionaries in parts of West Africa. The Global Terrorism Index 2024 report indicates that terrorism-related violence has significantly increased in Africa specifically in the Sahel region which spreads across a dozen countries from East, Central and West Africa.
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Tunisian Muslims charged with beating Christian in Italy
By Jack BethelThree Muslims from Tunisia were detained this month in Italy for beating and robbing a Christian convert from Islam because he attended a church, according to a watchdog group.
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Global terrorist violence remains greatest in the Sahel, report says
The Sahel continued as the region where most terrorist violence occurred in 2024, with Burkina Faso again the country with the most killings while Niger shot from 10th to fifth worst in the world, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI).
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