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  Hijab in schools: Nigeria, Ghana court cases revive debate on enforcement of dress code

  Two landmark court cases in Nigeria and Ghana are putting religious freedom in schools under judicial scrutiny, as judges weigh whether constitutional rights allow students to practice their faith even when it conflicts with the rules of private and mission schools.

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  US House bill puts Nigeria aid at risk over Christian killings

  The United States House of Representatives has approved legislation that could suspend all U.S. assistance to Nigeria unless the West African nation demonstrates measurable progress in protecting Christians from religiously motivated violence, setting the stage for what could become one of the most consequential shifts in U.S.-Nigeria relations in years.

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  Christian professionals urge countries to adopt the African Family Values Charter to shield states from financing conditions

  The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) has advised African leaders to adopt the African Family Values Charter to safeguard the sovereignty of countries and maintain a level playing field as they negotiate with development partners.

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  Anglicans launch vision to plant one million churches as Africa's Christian growth shapes global mission

  Anglican leaders have unveiled an ambitious plan to plant or restore one million churches across the Anglican Communion over the next decade, saying the effort is intended to bring the church closer to communities around the world while welcoming an estimated 20 million new believers.

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  Churches called to support 1.9 million maritime workers for Sea Sunday 2026

  Churches around the globe are being called to recognize the world’s 1.9 million seafarers this month during an international day of prayer, reflection, and fundraising for those working on the frontlines of global trade.

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  Global evangelical leaders call churches to mark Creation Sunday on Sept. 6

  Leaders from the World Evangelical Alliance, Baptist World Alliance, and the Lausanne/WEA Creation Care Network joined representatives of several other global Christian bodies Wednesday in a joint webinar calling churches worldwide to observe Creation Sunday on Sept. 6 — calling creation care an act of worship and discipleship, not a political cause.

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  Giving to Caesar: Tanzania turns to faith leaders to promote tax ethics and voluntary compliance

  Tanzania's tax authority is enlisting religious leaders in its latest effort to improve tax compliance and encourage citizens to see paying taxes as both a legal duty and a moral responsibility.

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