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  Africa Religious Freedom

  Fulanis kill 18 Christians in Benue state, Nigeria

  By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

  Fulani attackers killed 18 Christians in a late-night assault on Friday (July 19) in central Nigeria, area residents said.

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Six crisis-hit African countries among neglected regions; Christian aid organizations explain why

  By Ken Kagicha

  21 Christian humanitarian organizations listed 10 crisis-hit countries that have been neglected by the international community, further risking the lives of over 300 million people facing hunger, displacement and armed conflict. The Christian aid organisations, through the Integral Alliance, have also identified five factors driving neglected crises in these countries, 6 of which are in Africa.

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  Africa Church & Missions

  Global Baptist body highlights Nigeria as a ‘strategic center’ during global conference in Lagos

  By Ken Kagicha

  Nigeria is one of the key strategic countries for the growth of the Baptist movement, Baptist World Alliance Secretary-General Dr. Elijah Brown announced at the recently concluded BWA Annual Gathering in Lagos. Speaking during the 8-day conference that ended on July 12, Dr. Brown also underscored the significance of Nigeria's largest city in the Baptist church. “Lagos, with more than 13 million people, is one of the world’s 20 largest cities and is a strategic center of the Baptist movement,” sa

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  Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Cybercrime threats escalate in Africa and beyond, churches among those at risk

  By Jim Olang

  A Cameroonian man and more than 20 Chinese citizens received lengthy prison sentences and fines in a Zambian court for online fraud activities on 8 June 2024. The convicts worked for a Chinese-owned call centre in a suburb of Lusaka. The company exploited digital platforms to deceive victims within Zambia and globally from Singapore to Peru.

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Liberian president's salary cut exerts pressure on Kenya, Nigeria leaders

  By Ken Kagicha

  Liberia's President has announced that he will reduce his annual salary from US$13,400 to $8,000 – a 40% cut – to demonstrate solidarity with Liberians burdened by the rising cost of living. Mr. Boakai’s office said the president had taken the step to demonstrate his commitment to running a responsible and transparent government, a call that has been reverberating across Liberia and other countries in Africa.

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  Africa Society & Culture Religious Freedom

  Militants escalate attacks on Christians in DR Congo, killing 639 in the first half of 2024 - report

  By Ken Kagicha

  Islamic militants affiliated to ISIS killed 639 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo between January and June, 2024. This is according to a report released by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), a US-based monitoring and analysis organization. The report revealed that out of the five African countries - DRC, Mozambique, Nigeria, Cameroon and Mali, 92% of the Christians fatalities happened in the DRC.