Articles by Vincent Matinde
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Thirty-six years after hundreds of civilians seeking refuge inside a Lutheran church were massacred during Liberia’s brutal civil war, the country’s military has publicly apologized for atrocities committed by its soldiers. Church leaders and survivors welcomed the unprecedented acknowledgment but said genuine reconciliation will require more than words. -
Nigeria governor supports mass wedding for 300 Muslim and Christian couples to help overcome financial burdens
Three hundred couples in Nigeria's Kebbi State were married this week in a government-sponsored mass wedding that included both Muslim and Christian couples. -
US church mourns mother of four who died during mission trip to Kenya
A church in Virginia is mourning the death of a mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a Christian mission trip to serve orphaned children before falling critically ill with a severe Salmonella infection. -
Trump praises Tinubu for efforts to protect Christians as US and Nigeria deepen security ties
President Donald Trump has praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his government’s efforts to confront terrorism and protect Christian communities, signaling a significant shift in tone after months of sharp criticism from Washington over deadly attacks on Christians. -
Burkina Faso leader Ibrahim Traoré rejects Sharia law, vows to support vocational education for youth despite religious affiliation
Burkina Faso’s military government appears to have strengthened its commitment to religious freedom and the country's secular identity following the adoption of a new law regulating religious practice. -
Chad gives legal backing to interfaith platform in push for peace and national unity
Chad has formally given legal recognition to a national interfaith platform that brings together Muslim, Catholic and Protestant leaders, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to strengthen peace and social cohesion at a time of political transition and growing regional instability. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Gunmen abduct dozens of students during school exams in northeast Nigeria
Gunmen who stormed a secondary school in northeastern Nigeria have abducted at least 36 students, raising fresh fears over the safety of children in a region that has endured years of attacks by Islamist extremist groups.
