Two christian men on a porch - during break on youth camp

On the forefront of persecution, Christian youth in SSA need urgent prayer

In Sub-Saharan Africa, where 62% of the population is under 25, Christian youths face severe persecution, including discrimination, violence, and isolation. This youth bulge presents both an opportunity for the Church's future and risks of disenfranchisement, potentially fueling violence and migration.

ADF kill as many as 31 during prayer vigil in Komanda, eastern DRC on Sunday

On Sunday morning, 27 July 2025, fighters belonging to the ISIS-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked Komanda and killed as many as 31 worshippers attending an overnight prayer vigil in the Catholic Church. About ten more people were killed in the same village along in the eastern DRC town.

Will Nigeria provide protection & justice for Christians affected by Benue attack? 

Christian communities in the Guma local government area (LGA) in Benue state, Northern Nigeria faced at least six suspected Fulani militant attacks between June 8 and June 14. The attacks in which women and children were not spared, left more…

Army thwarts suspected ADF attack during Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations

Jun 12, 2025, Uganda - Two people, described by authorities as "armed terrorists" were killed in the capital, Kampala, on Jun 03 as people gathered to pray near the Roman Catholic Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine as part of Martyrs Day celebrations.…
Street in the Town of Bunia Eastern Congo

Will the World Look Away from Christians under attack from Islamists in Eastern Congo?

Islamic militancy in Africa is part of a broader, global ideological current. Groups affiliated to or taking inspiration from the so called Islamic State (IS) have over the past year claimed the lives of thousands of Christians on the continent.…

Under attack on two fronts

The predominantly Christian population in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is under siege from two sides, with countless civilians suffering from brutal attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and M23—militant groups driven…

The world’s youngest Church is under siege 

The often unrecognized, yet devastating effect of this violence on the Church demands urgent attention. Christians, containing the world’s highest number of people below 25, are regularly the preferred target of jihadist groups. Sub Saharan…

Standing Up for Dignity

A Christian's Call to Human Rights Advocacy As Christians, our lives are built on the radical idea of love – love for God and love for our neighbour. This love isn't passive; it propels us towards action, challenging us to actively seek…