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Evangelical fellowship of students provides hope and healing amid rising terrorism in Burkina Faso

Evangelical fellowship of students provides hope and healing amid rising terrorism in Burkina Faso

Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa with a population of around 23 million, has faced escalating violence and instability over recent years, positioning it as an epicenter for terrorism in the region. This has had significant effects on its citizens, including the evangelical Christian community. Still, believers persevere by praying, reflecting on Scripture and providing hope and healing amid the trauma.

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