Group calls for freeing of Christians imprisoned in Libya
Amnesty International this week called for the "quashing" of the convictions of 11 Christians in Libya sentenced to prison under charges that included “insulting Islam.”
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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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The pulpit needs a boardroom—churches must invest in pastoral business training
Pastors leading congregations that have grown into full-scale institutions come under increasing pressure with budgets, payrolls, properties, and social programs, and yet many were never trained to manage them. To mitigate misconduct, modern ministries need more than anointing; they need competent management.
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Remembering the forgetten followers in a forgotten war
Sudan's civil war continues to rage after three years of devastating conflict and Sudan's two million Christians face particular peril. Yet this conflict is largely overlooked compared to other conflict zones. It seems to be a crisis too complex, too distant, and too African to hold the Western gaze. God sees, however, so let us pray for peace in Sudan and protection especially for Jesus' followers among the Sudanese.
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Fewer countries have Christian majorities, Pew report finds
By CDI StaffThe number of countries with Christian majorities declined between 2010 and 2020, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center, highlighting a notable shift in global religious affiliation. As of 2020, Christians remained the majority in 120 out of 201 countries and territories analyzed—down from 124 in 2010. That means Christian-majority nations accounted for 60% of all countries surveyed, compared to 62% a decade earlier.
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Nigeria's Super Falcons win a record 10th Women Africa Cup fuelled by unwavering Christian faith
Nigeria’s Women’s soccer team clinched an unprecedented 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title dedicating their victory to Jesus Christ. The team's captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, voted the best player of the tournament, led the team in songs of praise to God following their dramatic 3-2 come back against the hosts Morocco in a tight final played in Rabat.
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Rebels kill 38 Christians at church vigil in Democratic Republic of Congo
By Edward RossIslamic State-backed rebels killed 38 worshippers at a Catholic prayer vigil in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo at about 1 a.m. on Sunday (June 27) and five other people at a nearby village, according to reports.
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Funeral procession for 27 Christians killed in Nigeria
Residents in Plateau state, Nigeria on Friday (July 25) held a funeral procession for 27 Christians massacred in one village 10 days earlier despite warning authorities of the impending danger, sources said.
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COALA 3.0 communiqué affirms new era of Majority World mission partnerships and shared faith
By CDI StaffThe Christ Over Asia, Latin America and Africa (COALA) movement has released the official communiqué and partnership statement from its third global gathering, COALA 3.0, which convened in Panama from April 27 to 29, 2025. The event brought together 63 key church and mission leaders from 18 Majority World nations to strengthen collaboration and deepen theological unity across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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South African church group holds day of prayer following damning police corruption allegations: 'fight for the soul of our nation'
By Ken KagichaThe South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals (SACOFF), which represents nearly 20,000 churches and 225 organizations nationwide, called for a National Day of Prayer on Wednesday, July 23, as part of its campaign to “fight for the soul of our nation” amid explosive allegations of high-level police corruption and political interference.
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Christian hospital performs free fistula surgeries for more than 2,000 Nigerian women annually
More than 2,000 Nigerian women have received free fistula surgery at a Christian hospital in Jos that treats patients of all faiths, as the country's first lady calls for an end to child marriage, a leading cause of the condition.
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