Leader of attack on church in Nigeria confesses
Police in Nigeria on Friday (March 22) arrested the leader of an arson attack on a Catholic Church building in September that left a seminary student dead, sources 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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Alarm as 372 children kidnapped in Nigeria, Mozambique in one week
By Ken KagichaSchools are increasingly becoming a target of abductions in some parts of Africa triggering concerns over the violent expansion of radical groups and the safety of school-going children. In a span of 10 days in early March 2024, 372 children were reportedly kidnapped in Nigeria and Mozambique by armed men suspected to be either bandits involved in the herder-farmer conflicts or Islamist militants.
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Christian slain for leading Muslims to faith in Christ
Islamic extremists in eastern Uganda on March 8 killed a Christian for leading Muslims to faith in Christ, sources said.
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[Interview] Missions in the digital age: cyber missionaries, attachment theology and why AI does not bring life
By CDI StaffWe are there to build relationships. An issue is that so much of what is taking place online tends to be individualist: individual speakers or presenters as representatives of Christianity. But what if we were to come as a group, as a cluster, as a community online, and create a space within spaces rather than trying to create our own space external to these spaces.
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Popular South African musician surrenders life to Christ after near-death experience
By Ken KagichaSouth African award-winning songwriter, DJ and record producer, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, has narrated his near-death experience in South America that contributed to his decision to follow Jesus. In an interview with Kaya FM presenter Thabo Mokwele, Maphumulo, who is better known by his stage name DJ Black Coffee, said that an airplane accident on his way to Argentina made him seriously rethink his life decisions.
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Officials in Egypt abet kidnappers of Christian woman, father says
By Edward RossAuthorities in Egypt have abetted the kidnapping and forcible conversion to Islam of a Coptic Christian woman, according to a widely published expert on the Middle East and Islam.
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Malawi’s Catholic bishops write rare scathing letter to the President
By CDI StaffOn February 25, 2024, the Catholic Church in Malawi released a letter on Facebook criticizing President Lazarus Chakwera’s government for corruption, nepotism and “glaring failure of leadership.” The the 14-page pastoral letter from the Catholic Bishops of the Episcopal Conference was titled “The sad story of Malawi.” It was addressed to Malawians but directed at President Chakwera’s administration.
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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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