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African Union, bishops sign renewed pact to boost peace, governance and humanitarian cooperation
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the African Union signed a renewed memorandum of understanding on Feb. 13 in Ethiopia’s capital, formalizing a partnership focused on peacebuilding, governance, humanitarian response and social development across the continent, officials said. -
Muslim in Uganda kills adult son for accepting Christ
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U.S. House bill seeks tougher oversight of religious freedom abuses in Nigeria
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Madagascar churches mobilize as Cyclone Gezani death toll approaches 40
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Muslim extremists beat two pastors in eastern Uganda
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South African Church Defenders accuse CRL Rights Commission of deception over church regulation plans
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Christians in Nigeria live in fear amid kidnappings, killings
Christians in a village in Nigeria remain traumatized by violence even as a priest held hostage for 61 days was released last month, sources said. -

310 faith-based organizations recognized as ‘Best Christian Workplaces’
Best Christian Workplaces in the U.S. State of Washington has announced “Certified Best Christian Workplaces” with 310 global faith-based organisations and Christian-owned businesses honored for their work. The ministry said the honors represented a variety of Christian organizations, including churches,parachurch ministries, mission organizations, Christian-owned businesses, Christian schools, and universities. Certified Best Christian Workplaces are spread across the United States, Canada, and -

Kenya election commission and evangelical leaders launch 2027 roadmap amid funding shortfall
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) convened a prayer breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 4, launching a formal partnership ahead of the 2027 General Election aimed at safeguarding the country's democratic process through value-based engagement. The initiative comes as the commission warns it faces a significant shortfall in funding for key pre-election activities. -

Pastor, daughter and son-in-law slain in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen last month killed a pastor, his daughter and her husband, leaving the couple’s 3-month-old baby with a machete wound, in Plateau state, Nigeria. -

Kenya’s President Ruto, clergy condemn violence during service attended by politicians
President William Ruto has cautioned politicians against politicizing church services following violent attacks that happened at an Anglican Church of Kenya church in Central Kenya on Jan. 25. The incident at Watima ACK Church involved an armed group that stormed the church compound and disrupted the Sunday service that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other politicians were attending. -

Family in Somalia flees home after embracing Christ
A mother of three in Somalia fled her home after her Muslim husband learned she had accepted Christ, but he later also converted and now the entire family is at risk, they said. -

As Christian organizations mull model, impact of child sponsorship, beneficiaries and research point to gains made
A Compassion UK Trustee has come to the defence of child sponsorship prevalent in many Christian organizations following a recent announcement by ActionAid that it will rethink its child sponsorship programmes that have been running since 1972.
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