Orthodox Christians targeted in massacre at Ethiopian market

What started off as an ordinary day of trading, bartering and shopping, ended in tragedy with the killing of more than twenty people. On Thursday 26 February, armed attackers stormed a market in the east Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region,…

Violence that leads to vulnerability: Nigerian Christians suffer the loss of lives and basic freedoms

Believers in the west African country face a severe combination of ethno-religious hostility, Islamic oppression, dictatorial paranoia and organized corruption and crime. Mostly in northern Sharia-governed states, Christians are deprived of…

Faith that overcomes fear: Christians in Eritrea face surveillance, violent raids and indefinite imprisonment

While the Eritrean government does recognise different religions, believers who convert from Islam or the Eritrean Orthodox Church risk familial rejection and social exclusion in addition to state persecution. Denominations that are known and…

February in Nigeria: A month of tragedy and thanksgiving for Christians in the north

It's been a few weeks of mixed fortunes for believers in the country; with grief and praise being expressed in varying measures. The month started with cause for celebration following the release of the final group of 80 believers who had…
Burnt down houses in Napala Village in Mozambique

Continued conflict in Mozambique disrupts lives of families and communities

Violent insurgent attacks continue to plague northern Mozambique, displacing thousands

Hope that is hidden: Without political leverage or institutional protection, Christians in Sudan seek spiritual recourse

Across Sudan, hundreds of churches have been damaged, religious gatherings disrupted, and faith leaders detained, while Christians have widespread discrimination in education, employment and justice access. All these activities and limitations have resulted in the country getting to its highest ranking ever recorded in the World Watch List.
Somali Street Scene

Secrecy is the key to survival for Somali Christians

Since 2023, Somalia has consistently ranked second in the World Watch List, making it the country in Africa that faces the highest levels of religious persecution

Police rescind denial to confirm Nigeria church kidnappings

Multiple reports about the kidnapping of more than 170 worshippers have now been confirmed to be true after initial delays by state representatives

Trump the Silence in Nigeria

When militants massacred 200 people in the Nigerian village of Yelwata, the world called it a “resource clash.” The survivors call it something else: “They attacked us because we are Christians and won’t convert.” For years the religious targeting of Nigeria’s Christians has been downplayed or ignored. It’s time to listen to the victims.

Civilians face desperation in Sudan, but for Christians it is worse

If you were a civilian in Sudan, the past 2.5 years would have been years of unimaginable desperation as fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces and the rival Rapid Support Forces has continued unabated. Civilians have faced horrific violence. And while all are affected, Christians are even worse off because they live as an unwanted minority in their homeland. Nowhere is safe.