
Africa

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Police arrest pastor in Sudan in apparent property grab
In an apparent attempt by a Muslim businessman in Sudan to seize church property, police on Tuesday evening (Oct. 28) arrested and jailed overnight a pastor in River Nile state, sources said. -
‘Where is the Church?’ Religious freedom advocate decries Church’s silence amid global persecution crisis
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Muslim attacks his family and demolishes church building
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Tanzanian government faces criticism for intimidation of Christian leaders, abductions of citizens ahead of general election
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‘Let there be light’: WEA Executive Chair Goodwill Shana calls for unity in diversity at global assembly in Seoul
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Dr. Seble Daniel calls believers to live out reconciliation at WEA General Assembly opening devotional
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Parents deported from Sudan reunited with children
South Sudanese children separated from their parents in deportations from the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, have been reunited with their families in South Sudan, according to media reports. -

WEA panel highlights Africa’s pivotal role in global evangelical growth, underscores need for training
The first panel discussion of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, held Monday morning, Oct. 27, at Sarang Church in Seoul, explored the rapid growth and shifting demographics of global evangelicalism, with a particular focus on the African context. -

Global survey finds hope rising for the Church, digital missions emerging as key frontier
The Lausanne Movement has released a new global report revealing a renewed sense of optimism among Christian leaders about the future of the church — even as they acknowledge deep challenges from secularism, political polarization, and ethical failures within church leadership. -

Former WEA head sounds alarm over declining global Christian engagement in defending persecuted believers
Amid rising concerns over global violations of religious freedom, former World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Bishop Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher has warned that major Christian networks are retreating from advocacy for the persecuted church. -

Tens of thousands across six continents joined in prayer for IFES World Student Day 2025
Almost 30,000 people from more than 130 countries and territories united in prayer for “Immeasurably More” of God’s work in the world’s universities and colleges on Oct. 16. On World Student Day (WSD), a wave of global intercession started in the Pacific and swept across the global to the Americas. -

Orphan Sunday 2025 to rally churches around the world for children and families in need
World Without Orphans (WWO) is calling on churches around the globe to take action for orphans, vulnerable children, and families on Nov. 9 as part of Orphan Sunday 2025. -

Kenyan Christian leaders call out corruption, appeal for integrity during funeral of former PM Raila Odinga
Christian leaders called for integrity and renewed efforts to fight corruption during the state burial of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Oct. 19. Anglican Church of Kenya Bishop the Rev. David Kodia delivered a sermon that drew a standing ovation, condemning leaders for perpetuating the corruption that has deeply affected the East African nation.
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