Articles by Vincent Matinde
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A Christian woman abducted by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters during an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2022 has been rescued by Ugandan soldiers, ending more than four years of captivity marked by sexual abuse and pressure to abandon her faith. -
South Sudan Churches struggle as deadly communal violence disrupts worship
Churches in South Sudan’s Lakes State are struggling to maintain worship services and support displaced families following deadly clashes between rival communities that left dozens of people dead and hundreds of families fleeing their homes. -
Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years; church regulation bill still stalled
A Kenyan court has sentenced self-proclaimed preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for his role in the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, bringing a major criminal case arising from the Shakahola tragedy to a landmark conclusion. -
Ethiopian Orthodox Church calls for stronger protection after more than 60 Christians killed in attacks
More than 60 Ethiopian Orthodox Christians have been killed in two attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, prompting the country’s Orthodox Church to call for stronger protection of civilians and action against those responsible. -
Kenyan pastors call for highway upgrade after crash kills 24, including three ministers
The Mombasa Pastors Fellowship has called on the Kenyan government to expand the Nairobi-Mombasa highway into a dual carriageway after a bus crash killed 24 people, including three pastors, and left dozens of others injured. -
Report warns persecution in Africa ‘worsened’ as conflict and abductions increased in Nigeria
More than 1,000 Christians have been killed in northern Mozambique since 2017, while at least 1 million Christians are among those displaced by conflict in Nigeria, according to a new report warning of worsening persecution worldwide. -
Christian ministries deliver 750 solar-powered audio Bibles to displaced families in DR Congo
Christian ministries have delivered 750 solar-powered audio Bibles to Bunia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, providing displaced families with recorded Scripture and access to radio broadcasts carrying information about Ebola prevention. -
Sudanese Christian released after more than a year in prison amidst attempt to seize church property
A Sudanese Christian who spent more than a year in prison has been released, but he remains in danger in the capital, according to International Christian Concern (ICC). -
Malawi Government defends economic recovery after Church raises alarm
Malawi’s government has defended its economic recovery efforts after the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) called for urgent reforms, greater accountability and relief for households struggling with rising living costs and shortages of essential goods. -
Angola’s church registration rules raise concerns over religious freedom in Africa
Religious freedom advocates are questioning whether church registration requirements in Angola are making it difficult for smaller Christian communities to gain legal recognition, after African church leaders examined the issue at a continental theological symposium in Nairobi. -
African faith leaders discuss AI safety and ethics at Nairobi roundtable
African Christian, Muslim and interfaith leaders joined technology experts and policymakers in Nairobi to discuss how artificial intelligence could affect young people's well-being, contribute to radicalization and shape the representation of African languages and values in digital systems. -
Bible App use surges across Africa as Senegal, Zimbabwe record 72% growth
Daily engagement with the Bible is growing sharply across parts of Africa, with Senegal and Zimbabwe recording a 72% increase in use of YouVersion’s Family of Apps during 2026, according to figures released by the Bible technology ministry.
