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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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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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.
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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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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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“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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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.
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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 than 200 people dead. Jo Newhouse, spokesperson for the Arise Africa campaign, an initiative of…
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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…
