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  Well-known pastor in Nigeria dies in auto accident

  A well-known pastor in Nigeria died in an auto accident on Saturday (May 24) as he returned from preaching at an evangelistic event, sources said.

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  'They are the natives of the future': AEA General Assembly ends with vision for youth-led transformation

  The 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) concluded Friday evening, May 23, with a passionate call for unity and a shared vision for a transformed Africa. The event, which brought together around 150 evangelical leaders from across the continent and global partners, closed with remarks from Dr. Master Matlhaope, Secretary General of the AEA.

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  Ex-addict in Somalia driven from home for accepting Christ

  Muslim parents in southern Somalia were overjoyed to see their missing 20-year-old son, a drug addict, return home free of substance abuse this month. When they discovered that his transformation sprang from putting his faith in Christ, however, they drove him from their home.

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  African Church must ‘put on its own oxygen mask’ before leading globally, says theologian Prof. Weanzana

  The Christian church in Africa is undeniably flourishing, with statistics showing a significant increase in the number of Christians across the continent. There were an estimated 734 million Christians in Africa in 2024, a significant increase from the 10 million Christians in 1900. This growth brings not only a sense of rejoicing but also a heavy responsibility, positioning the African church as a major representative of Christianity worldwide.

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  Herdsmen slaughter 42 Christians in Taraba state, Nigeria

  Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday (May 24) killed 42 people in three predominantly Christian communities in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, sources said.

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  Africa Bible commentary second edition commissioned to address 'theological anemia' and equip the African Church

  The second edition of the Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) was officially commissioned on May 23 in the final sessions of the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), marking a significant milestone in African theological scholarship. Leaders emphasized that the commentary is fully African-owned and crafted to meet the spiritual and contextual needs of the African Church.

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  'Hope is not a strategy': Rev. David Ewagata challenges African Church to engage the 'now generation'

  In one of the most engaging and provocative speeches delivered at the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Rev. David Ewagata challenged the continent’s evangelical leadership to radically reassess their assumptions and strategies regarding Africa’s youth. Blending humor, hard data, biblical exposition, and pointed critiques, Ewagata called for a "mission mindset reset" and warned that the future of the African Church hinges on how it engages its youngest gen

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