Displaced but not in despair: A Pastor’s life in Cameroon’s Red Zone
Many Christians who live in the Red Zone are either displaced or hiding in the mountains to safeguard their lives
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The many broken shards of Munah’s life reflect Christ’s greatness
Munah, a young Christian convert from a Muslim tribe in arid East Africa, faces severe isolation and persecution for her faith. After enduring personal trauma, she finds healing through ServAfrica’s trauma care training, emerging stronger to help others facing similar challenges.
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“We can’t leave God’s word because of our wounds”, says bereaved DRC mother
On January 15, 2023, members of the Islamic militant Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) detonated a bomb in a church in the North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The explosion killed at least 17 people and seriously injured around 70 others. Neema*, a mother of two in her 30s, was also there that…
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My wife and child are now with God
In May 2023, the Christian communities of Mangu, Plateau State, Nigeria, experienced brutal attacks that left hundreds of mostly Christian villagers dead and tens of thousands displaced. The perpetrators spoke Fulani, shouted Islamic war cries and were recognized as being from the herder communities seasonally migrating through this area. The event irreversibly changed Pastor Z’s life.
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Paradise, but only for some
East Africa coast and islands, aka Swahili Coast, is a place of spectacular beauty and offer some of the most exotic holiday destinations around the Globe. These off-the-beaten-track places offer the adventurous traveller remarkable landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and exotic food. But for local Christians, who form the minority in this “paradise”, the surroundings can…
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Pastor Soré’s story
The first time Pastor Soré’s village was attacked, extremists robbed people. The second time, they raped the women. The third time, they burned everything to the ground. Pastor Soré, who lives in Burkina Faso, was left with no choice… “When the terrorists find Christians, they tell them the time of Christianity is over,” he said….
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Deborah’s story
“They killed my husband.” Deborah wipes a tear from her eye and gently cradles the youngest of her five children as she remembers the day… “He was a repairman, and also sold things. He slept over at his workshop to guard it. When I arrived, I found blood all over. I said to myself, ‘Lord…
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Abraham’s story
It was midnight when the first gunshots rang out… Abraham had been warned that Fulani militants were planning to attack his village in Benue State, northern Nigeria, so he’d sent his wife and three children to safety. But he could not save his brother… “They shot him through the door of his home, then he…
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Pastor Barnabas’ story
Pastor Barnabas looks out over hundreds of tightly-packed makeshift tents, sprawling in every direction. This camp, with its appalling conditions, is home to thousands of people.
