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Nigeria
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Divided between a predominantly Muslim north and a predominantly Christian south, the country is home to some of the world’s most vicious scenes of religious conflict. Boko Haram (roughly translated as “Western education is forbidden”), an Islamist movement that seeks to impose Shari’ah law throughout Nigeria, has claimed responsibility for a spate of attacks on Christian churches in recent years.
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Investigation to Look at 82 Years of Missionary School Abuse
Adult alumni “commanded a seat at the table” to negotiate for full inquiry.
What Another Trump Presidency Means To Evangelicals Around the World
Christian leaders from Nepal to Turkey greet the US election results with joy, grief, and indifference.
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The Copyright Controversy Behind a Viral Gospel Hit
A producer claims a Ghanaian praise group stole his lyrics, raising questions about credit and ownership in Christian music.
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Nigerian Church Watches, Prays as Ocean Rises
Ayetoro was founded to be a city on a hill. Now it’s facing a watery apocalypse.
28 Christian Athletes to Cheer On at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Meet Olympians who love God from around the world.
Pakistani Christians Accused of Blasphemy Found Not Guilty
And other brief news from believers around the world.
Are the Prayers of a Righteous Fan Powerful and Effective?
Ministry leaders—and Africa Cup football fanatics—from six nations weigh in on God’s role in sports.
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The Fight for International Religious Freedom Goes Mainstream
Annual IRF gathering puts the spotlight on worsening persecution of people of faith around the world.
Africa’s Top 10 Bible Verses
Leaders reflect on what YouVersion’s list of the most-shared Scriptures in their corner of the continent includes—and misses.
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Christmas Massacres Challenge Secular Explanations of Nigeria Conflict
Religious animosity mixed with farmer-herder tensions continue to plague Christians in beleaguered Middle Belt region.