Muslim in Uganda allegedly kills his mother for accepting Christ
Before Sawuba Naigaga succumbed to injuries her 25-year-old son inflicted on her in Uganda this month, she described the assault to a friend from her hospital bed.
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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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Threat of prison awaits Christian mother granted bail in Nigeria
A Christian woman charged under Nigeria’s blasphemy law has been released on bail after 19 months, but she faces the threat of 10 years in prison for allegedly sharing a social media post about the murder of a Christian woman, sources said.
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Mauritania arrests Christians in response to Muslims’ outrage
By Edward RossAuthorities in Mauritania have arrested 15 Christian leaders since late November following calls for punishment by Muslims outraged over a video showing a baptism ceremony, sources said.
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The New Testament is Not Enough
Many language communities around the world that only have the New Testament are asking for the Old Testament, but resources to do this are scarce. However, for the New Testament to be fully understood and enculturated, translating the Old Testament must be prioritized.
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Michael Youssef says evangelistic event in Egypt saw thousands of conversions, discusses End Times
Despite severe restrictions surrounding Christianity and ongoing unrest in the Middle East, an evangelistic event in Cairo, Egypt, led by Michael Youssef saw an unexpected attendance of over 17,000 people — evidence, he said, that amid the darkness, the Gospel shines brightest.
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Nigeria: Judge refuses to dismiss case of mother jailed for speaking against murder of Christian girl
The trial of Rhoda Jatau, a Christian mother of five in Nigeria’s Bauchi State, will continue following a judge’s refusal to dismiss the case against her. Jatau has been in prison since last May, accused of sharing a video on WhatsApp that condemned the lynching of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a Nigerian student killed by her classmates for sharing her Christian faith.
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Fulani herdsmen kill seven Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on Thursday (Nov. 30) killed seven Christians in attacks on two villages in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
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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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