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12/03/2026

Orthodox Christians targeted in massacre at Ethiopian market

What started off as an ordinary day of trading, bartering and…

06/03/2026

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

27/02/2026

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

24/02/2026

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

Burnt down houses in Napala Village in Mozambique

10/02/2026

Continued conflict in Mozambique disrupts lives of families and communities

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03/03/2026

Harmony in the classroom and in homes: An Ethiopian school pursues unity between Christians and Muslims

“God gave us a vision to build a school,” recalls Pastor Docho*.…

04/02/2026

Displaced but not in despair: A Pastor’s life in Cameroon’s Red Zone

09/09/2025

The many broken shards of Munah’s life reflect Christ’s greatness

A mother sits next to her child on a small bench.

11/08/2025

“We can’t leave God’s word because of our wounds”, says bereaved DRC mother

31/07/2025

My wife and child are now with God

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

AAYC, Freedom of Religious Belief

Your role in FORB

When freedom of belief is ignored, intolerance takes root and divides societies. Africa’s youth have the power to change that story—by choosing respect, promoting understanding, and leading with courage to build a peaceful and united future.

AAYC, Freedom of Religious Belief

How FORB benefits society

Where freedom of belief is respected, societies flourish. Upholding FORB strengthens peace, good governance, and economic growth—building trust, inclusion, and stability. It is the foundation for the just and prosperous Africa envisioned in Agenda 2063.

AAYC, Freedom of Religious Belief

Introduction to FORB

Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is universally recognized in human rights law as the liberty of all individuals to hold, adopt, change, or renounce a religion or belief. It protects theistic, non-theistic, atheistic, and minority beliefs, as well as the right not to profess any belief

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More attacks in DRC claim an estimate 100+ Christian lives

Between Monday the 8th September and Tuesday the 9th September, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacks in two more communities left an estimated more than 100 people dead. These form part of a spate of recent attacks that have killed large numbers, including an attack at the end of July that left nearly 50 dead in Komanda, northwest of Beni.

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

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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.

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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.