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 than 200 people dead. Jo Newhouse, spokesperson for the Arise Africa campaign, an initiative of…
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. A counter-terrorism unit “intercepted and neutralized” the two, one of whom was a female suicide…
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…
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. The 2025 Global Terrorism Index stated that IS and its affiliates remained the deadliest terrorist…
Calls on US government to re-designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern
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 by distinctly different agendas. ADF The IS-affiliated ADF has been attacking predominantly Christian villages in the Beni territory of North Kivu…
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 Christians are some of the world’s most resilient, courageous, and committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus. But they…
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 justice and uplift those who are marginalised and oppressed. Our commitment to this…
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….
“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…