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  Malawi’s Catholic bishops write rare scathing letter to the President

  On February 25, 2024, the Catholic Church in Malawi released a letter on Facebook criticizing President Lazarus Chakwera’s government for corruption, nepotism and “glaring failure of leadership.” The the 14-page pastoral letter from the Catholic Bishops of the Episcopal Conference was titled “The sad story of Malawi.” It was addressed to Malawians but directed at President Chakwera’s administration.

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  Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide: Open Doors

  In a sobering yet vital recognition ahead of International Women’s Day, persecution watchdog Open Doors has released its annual Gender Report, revealing that forced marriage is becoming a "concerningly common practice" impacting Christian women worldwide.

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  YWAM’s tragedy reinforces the urgency of addressing road safety in Africa

  Eleven YWAM leaders lost their lives in a bus accident on February 24, 2024 in the east African country of Tanzania. According to the latest updates from YWAM, five injured individuals are still hospitalized and two more are in critical condition.

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  Muslim terrorists kill two Christians in Kaduna state, Nigeria

  Muslim terrorists killed two Christians and kidnapped dozens of others in an attack on the outskirts of the city of Kaduna in northern Nigeria, sources said.

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  Muslim cleric threatens Nigeria’s First Lady for serving as a pastor

  A Muslim cleric has come under heavy criticism after he called for the killing of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady. A video emerged of the cleric describing Senator Oluremi as an “infidel” who should be killed for being a pastor.

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  Ghana's parliament passes bill introducing new criminal penalties for LGBTQ+ activity and promotion

  On Wednesday, February 28 Ghana’s legislative body passed a bill in the country’s parliament that introduces new criminal penalties for LGBTQ+ activity, advocacy, and promotion. This development follows the rejection last Wednesday of an amendment by ruling-party lawmaker Alexander Afenyo-Markin that would have replaced prison time with non-custodial sentences including counselling. Currently, gay sex is punishable in the West African nation by up to three years in prison, a penalty that would i

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  Ethiopia’s new found media freedom restricts religious broadcasters - Study

  A revised constitution and new media regulations are redefining the relationship between Ethiopia’s deeply religious society, the media and the state, a new study has found. While the easing of media restrictions following the new media proclamation in 2021 has allowed religious organizations to apply for broadcasting licenses, Ethiopian authorities are taking a cautious approach to issuing broadcast permits.

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