Herdsmen kill 70-year-old pastor, 35 other Christians in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen this week killed at least nine Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of 27 others days before, sources said.
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Maps shape mental images and destinies of nations and Africa deserves better
The continent of Africa looks different depending on which calculations you choose to make a three dimensional reality into a two dimensional representation, and the choice is largely determined by who is in charge and what narrative they wish to portray. The African Union has decided it is time to take charge and give the world a better perception of the African continent. Jim Olang hopes this will help lift African confidence in the wider world.
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The great bee hug and the power of supportive communities
Consider the bees and how they work together to ensure that they thrive. So it is with our Christian life. We need one another in order to thrive in our walk with Jesus. In an era of increasing individualism and correlated loneliness we do well to remember that we are all part of one body, never meant to be living, working, or ministering alone. Without others clustering close to us and us to them in supportive mutuality, the world can be a cold and threatening place.
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As we come to Pentecost Sunday 2025 it is time to return Pentecost to the people
If you have any interest in the well being of the World Christian movement, then it's hard not to care about the 600 million-strong Pentecostal-Charismatic movement. Not only does it constitute a quarter of global Christianity, but in the Global South in particular, mainstream evangelicalism is increasingly adopting a Pentecostal flavor—taking on its practices and ministry ethos. Pentecostals are not simply a part of the story; they are shaping the direction of much of it.
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A young Nigerian eye witness recalls the day extremists attacked
African farmers work hard to grow whatever the land agrees to yield, while in the Nigerian Plateau Christian farmers face increasing threats from Fulani militias. It is rare that we read from the perspective of a victim of terrorism. This account is both an exception and exceptional. Uren, in her final year of high school, writes with terrifying yet beautiful prose of the death of her siblings and father at the hands of a band of brutal Fulani militias. Read on for a reality check.
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Herdsmen slaughter 42 Christians in Taraba state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday (May 24) killed 42 people in three predominantly Christian communities in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, sources said.
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Africa Bible commentary second edition commissioned to address 'theological anemia' and equip the African Church
By CDI StaffThe second edition of the Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) was officially commissioned on May 23 in the final sessions of the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), marking a significant milestone in African theological scholarship. Leaders emphasized that the commentary is fully African-owned and crafted to meet the spiritual and contextual needs of the African Church.
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'Hope is not a strategy': Rev. David Ewagata challenges African Church to engage the 'now generation'
By CDI StaffIn one of the most engaging and provocative speeches delivered at the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Rev. David Ewagata challenged the continent’s evangelical leadership to radically reassess their assumptions and strategies regarding Africa’s youth. Blending humor, hard data, biblical exposition, and pointed critiques, Ewagata called for a "mission mindset reset" and warned that the future of the African Church hinges on how it engages its youngest gen
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Panel on women in leadership challenges African churches to model a biblical rather than cultural view of women
By CDI StaffAt a vibrant panel discussion during the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), prominent women leaders from across the continent and beyond issued a united call for greater inclusion in church leadership, emphasizing the need for biblical equality, digital relevance, and structural reform to fully engage both women and the next generation.
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Rev. Dr. Jean Libom Li Likeng from Cameroon elected president of Association of Evangelicals in Africa
By CDI StaffThe General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) has elected Rev. Dr. Jean Libom Li Likeng as its new president. The election took place during the business session of the 13th AEA General Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. Likeng, who previously served as AEA vice president, succeeds Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana of Zimbabwe, who served as president for the past eight years.
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'Africa’s future lies in its youth': Compassion Kenya director calls for urgent action on child welfare at Africa General Assembly
At the 13th AEA General Assembly gathering on May 21, Joel Macharia, Director of Compassion International Kenya, delivered an in-depth speech on the status of children in Africa. In his address, Macharia highlighted the pressing challenges facing children across the continent, particularly those living in conflict zones.
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‘Soul on Fire’ film based on John O'Leary's true story earns rare 'A' CinemaScore, 98% audience rating in opening weekend
Sony Pictures’ faith-based division AFFIRM Films said its new drama “Soul on Fire” has earned an “A” CinemaScore and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling exceptional word-of-mouth following its opening weekend in theaters nationwide. The film, based on the bestselling memoir “On Fire” by John O’Leary, tells the true story of O’Leary’s near-fatal childhood accident and his journey of recovery, faith, and purpose.
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