Orthodox News
Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia's government has rejected provisions in the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child that would ban marriage under age 18, citing conflicts with Islamic law and the Somali constitution. The decision came shortly after the parliament initially ratified the charter on
Orthodox News
The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has confirmed the death of one of its pastors, Rev. Anthony Lamba, who was abducted by bandits in Southern Kaduna. LIB reported that Rev. Lamba was kidnapped along with Christiana Anthony and Danlami Zana while working on their farm on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Africa
During Romania’s recent match, fans held up a powerful banner that read: “DEFEND NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS.” Last year 3,100 Christian’s were killed for their faith in Nigeria, that’s more than anywhere else in the world combined according to Opendoors UK. A Christian in Nigeria shared “I have
Orthodox News
Following weeks of youth-led protests in Madagascar that resulted in at least 22 deaths and destruction of property worth millions of dollars, church leaders in the southwestern Indian Ocean island nation called for "peace, protection of life and the common good" in October 2025. Christian Daily International reported
Africa
According to a report from a civil society organization released in October 2025, Islamic extremists and radicalized herder militias have killed over 7,000 Christians within the first 220 days of 2025 in Nigeria. The Christian Post reported the estimate as human rights advocates continue criticizing the Nigerian government'
Orthodox News
Wycliffe Bible Translators reported on October 3, 2025 that it had completed 118 new Bible translations and New Testaments during the past year, marking what the organization called "historic growth" in Scripture accessibility. The Christian Institute covered the announcement in their October 3, 2025 news briefing. The 118
Protestant News
Remember their names in your prayers: Hesameddin (Yahya) Mohammad Junaidi, Abolfazl (Benyamin) Ahmadzadeh Khajani, Morteza (Calvin) Faghanpour Sasi, and two other individuals whose names haven’t been publicly revealed. On September 17, 2025, an Iranian appellate court upheld prison sentences for five Christian converts, each facing more than eight years