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Peter Mutharika returns to power in 2025 Malawi election, unseating evangelical leader and former Assemblies of God pastor Lazarus Chakwera
President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat to Peter Mutharika in the just concluded Malawi presidential elections, becoming one of a handful of incumbent presidents to lose a presidential re-election. -
Nigerian musician challenges blasphemy law that put him in prison
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Ethiopian evangelicals laud inauguration of $5B Grand Renaissance Dam as shared victory for faith and nation
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Five of seven Christians killed in Nigeria were children
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Herdsmen kill eight Christians in northwest Nigeria
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Assemblies of God launches largest missions initiative in 72 years to reach 42% unreached people groups
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Biola University honors late campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba, international leader in higher education security
Biola University is mourning John Ojeisekhoba, its campus safety chief and international leader in higher education security, who died at 54 after a distinguished career of service and global recognition. -

Christian leaders in Nigeria call for stronger ties with Muslims during Eid el-Maulud
Nigeria’s Christian leaders have called for stronger interfaith relationships between Christians and Muslims to foster peace and unity as Muslims in the country marked Eid el-Maulud, the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad. -

Visually impaired Kenyan gospel singer announces 2027 Presidential bid, says leadership 'is not about sight but vision'
Renowned Kenyan gospel musician and activist Reuben Kigame has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 General Election, stating he is actively preparing to be on the ballot. Kigame, who was barred from the 2022 presidential race due to political party technicalities, views his renewed bid as a continuation of an unfinished journey. -

‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’: Researchers say the movement’s center has shifted to the Global South
The question of who qualifies as an evangelical and how many evangelicals exist worldwide continues to puzzle scholars, church leaders and mission researchers alike. That was the central theme of a Sept. 2 webinar hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance and released publicly Sept. 5, featuring two leading voices in global religious demography. -

Herdsmen attack Christian area in north-central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen last week killed a Christian farmer and wounded three others in Bauchi state, Nigeria, sources said. -

Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention
A Namibian elementary school teacher has drawn international attention after a video of her using music to teach first graders about personal boundaries went viral on TikTok. The teacher, identified as Gelda Waterboer, is shown in the clip standing before her class and singing a simple melody with clear instructions for children on how to respond to inappropriate behavior. -

Herdsmen kill seven Christians in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Aug. 24 killed two Christians in Benue state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of five others earlier in the month, sources said.
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