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Uganda's faith leaders call for peace as internet shutdown marks election day

Ugandan religious leaders are urging calm as the country prepares for elections on Jan. 15, following a nationwide internet shutdown that has cut major communications networks. Authorities blocked internet access on Jan. 13, just days before President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, seeks his seventh term in office.

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Missing Christian girl in Nigeria held by Islamic police, sources say

A Muslim police force in Kano state, Nigeria is holding a 15-year-old Christian girl missing since Dec. 1 amid fears that she may be forcefully converted to Islam, sources said.

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World Watch List 2026: Syria again among 10 worst countries for Christians

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Child Evangelism Fellowship says it is on track to reach 100 million children with the gospel

A senior leader of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) says the global Christian ministry is making steady progress toward its long-term goal of sharing the good news about Jesus with 100 million children worldwide, a target tied to its broader “Billion Soul Partnership” initiative. Fred Pry, CEF Vice President of Administration, said the organization’s expanding global workforce and volunteer base are positioning it to reach five percent of the world’s estimated two billion children. Pry made the

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Pastor wounded in attack at church site in Uganda

Five Muslims wielding sharp objects attacked a pastor in eastern Uganda on Dec. 21, seriously injuring him, sources said.

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Drone strike on Christmas Day kills Christians in Sudan

A Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) drone strike on Dec. 25 killed at least 11 Christians on their way to Christmas celebrations in South Kordofan state, Sudan, sources said.

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Christian Daily International marks growth, global reach in 2025, looks ahead to expansion in 2026

As global Christianity continues to shift toward the Global South and new voices reshape the conversation, Christian Daily International closed 2025 with expanded international coverage, a growing editorial team and increased recognition across Christian and secular media — while setting its sights on further growth in the year ahead.

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African Christian leaders call for alternative health funding after USAID cuts

Christian leaders across Africa are urging governments to step up and fill the healthcare funding gap left by the suspension of USAID programs, warning that millions of lives hang in the balance.

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Evangelist killed after event in Uganda

Muslim extremists in Uganda killed an evangelist after a public Christian-Muslim dialogue on Dec. 12, sources said.

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Burundi churches appeal for aid as Congolese refugee influx tops 88,000

Tens of thousands of Congolese civilians have crossed into Burundi in recent weeks, fleeing a violent offensive by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has overwhelmed border communities and prompted churches to appeal for urgent international support.

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