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Friday, December 20, 2024

"More than 700 killed in siege of Sudan’s al-Fashir: UN rights chief "

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/12/20/more-than-700-killed-in-siege-of-sudan-s-al-fashir-un-rights-chief- 

"Sudan's army and the RSF have been locked in conflict for more than 18 months, triggering a profound humanitarian crisis in which more than 12 million people have been driven from their homes and UN agencies have struggled to deliver relief..."

"Nigeria: Scores of Children Feared Dead in Ibadan Carnival Stampede -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412190308.html 

"Unconfirmed reports said 32 children died in the incident which occurred at the main gate of Islamic High School, Bashorun,  .."

"Stampede At Carnival In Nigeria's Oyo State Leaves 'Dozens Dead' -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00091384.html 


"More than 30 people are reported to have died following a stampede at a carnival in Ibadan .."

"Zimbabwe Launch Probe After Mass Wildlife Deaths in Lake Chivero -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00091354.html 

"
Four white rhinoceros, three zebras, as well as birds and livestock, died as a result of drinking water that contained cyanobacteria. In addition, over 1,000 dead fish have washed ashore.."

"'Two Million Kidnapped, $1.4 Billion Paid in Ransoms in Nigeria' -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00091376.html 


"Security officials in Nigeria are raising concerns after a National Bureau of Statistics survey revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped between May 2023 and April 2024. Nigerians also paid $1.42 billion to kidnappers during the same period..."

"Kenya: Over 100 Women Murdered in Four Months As Kenya Grapples With Rising Femicide Cases -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412190522.html 


"The elephant in the room in the security sector is the worrying trend of emerging cases of femicide, which have brought to the fore the underlying and ongoing violations of the rights of mainly women," he said "

"Somalia and Tanzania to Partner in the War Against Al-Shabaab "- allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412200352.html 

"
 Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, held an important meeting at the NISA headquarters with his counterpart, the Director of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS), Suleiman Abubakar Mombo, who arrived in Mogadishu on Wednesday for a two-day visit .."

"Cameroon: Museum of the Bamoun Kings - Ancient Treasures From Cameroon Find a Spectacular New Home - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412200079.html 


"Housing over 10,000 objects, it offers more than 600 years of history in its display of the treasures of the Bamoun kingdom, one of the oldest in sub-Saharan Africa. The museum's striking architecture is dominated by a two-headed snake at its entrance and a spider perched on top of it..."

"Uganda: Govt Mints Billions From Minerals, Oil " - allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412190530.html 


 "value of Uganda's mineral production has jumped from Shs 19.92 billion in 2020/2021 to Shs 202 billion in 2021/22. That is one of the findings from the country's third report of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global standard monitor for the good governance of oil, gas and mineral resources, based in Oslo, Norway..."

Monday, December 9, 2024

"Discipleship gap holding back the church in the DRC |" Unknown Nations

https://www.unknownnations.com/discipleship-gap-holding-the-church-in-the-drc-back/ 


"Congo  is over 90% Christian, Kelley says, but "It's the old adage in Africa where they say 'Christianity is a mile wide and an inch deep.'
"It comes back to the original instruction [Jesus] told us. He [didn't tell] us 'Make converts.' He said, 'Go and make disciples'! That's depth, and that's what Congo really lacks today. If you were to say, what's the one issue, it's that the church lacks disciple-making."

"Gospel miracles in Nigeria" - Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-miracles-in-nigeria/ 


"Kelley says, "It caught the attention of all of the leaders in the area, particularly the witch doctor, who had tried many times to heal this individual, but to no avail. But God healed him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Now both of these villages in northern Nigeria, near the border of Niger, are 100% Christian. It's just an unbelievable experience for us here at Unknown Nations"

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

": Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected As Namibia's First Woman President - "allAfrica.com

"'Fighting a Giant' - the Chef in Lesotho Taking On the Agro-Industrial Complex "- allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412040286.html 


"People will tell you healthy food is boring, that it doesn't taste good, that it's more expensive," she says. "But I tell them to think about what it's doing to their health in the long-term. We are really getting sick because of all the chemicals we're ingesting, and healthy foods are no more expensive especially if you think about the thousands you'll spend going to the doctor in the long run."

"Biden to Visit U.S-Financed Angolan Rail Hub "- allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412040279.html 

"
The Lobito Corridor is a 1,300-kilometer rail line stretching from copper-rich Zambia to the port of Lobito in the southwest nation of Angola. The network will form a "strategic economic corridor" under the Biden administration's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment - an initiative meant to counter China's well-established, sprawling Belt and Road initiative. So far, the Biden administration says it has committed nearly $4 billion towards the project..."

"Liberia Faces U.S.$50m Arbitration Threat Amid Rail Rights Controversy -" allAfrica.com

" Why South Africa's Prisons Are Overcrowded " - allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412040008.html

"Our prisons have about 105,000 beds but there are over 156,000 prisoners

South Africa's prisons are severely overcrowded, causing inhumane conditions for prisoners, which also impacts prison officials and society at large..."

"West Africa: 'Feeding Millions' - How Land Restoration Can Turn Around Africa's Sahel -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412040029.html 


"But recurring droughts, deforestation and land degradation are threatening agricultural productivity for millions of farmers like her. Today, more than one-quarter of Mauritania's population is exposed to land degradation that affects 60 percent of the country.."

"There's a Need to Teach Young Rwandans Dangers of Hate Ideology -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202412040238.html 


"The brutal murder of Pauline Nduwamungu, 66, last month is a stark reminder that even after three decades, survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi are not completely safe from hate crimes.."

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

✝️🙏👍"Gospel miracles in Nigeria "- Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-miracles-in-nigeria/ 

"
Kelley says, "It caught the attention of all of the leaders in the area, particularly the witch doctor, who had tried many times to heal this individual, but to no avail. But God healed him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Now both of these villages in northern Nigeria, near the border of Niger, are 100% Christian. It's just an unbelievable experience for us here at Unknown Nations."

🙏🎄✝️"After case dismissal, Koher family plans return to Mozambique "- Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/after-case-dismissal-koher-family-plans-return-to-mozambique/ 


"Mozambique (MNN) — With the recent dismissal of Ryan Koher's case by Mozambican authorities, the Koher family is preparing to return to Mozambique where Ryan served as a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) — known in Mozambique as Ambassador Aviation. The family, including their two young boys and soon-to-arrive daughter, is hopeful as they look forward to resuming ministry in 2025..."

prayers4 Burkina Faso 🙏 "Crisis in Burkina Faso going unseen by the world" - Mission Network News #AfricaPrayer

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/crisis-in-burkina-faso-foing-unseen-by-the-world/ 


"Civilians are caught in the crossfire. Today, two million people are displaced within Burkina Faso. In 2023, one quarter of all terrorism-related deaths reported in the world were in Burkina Faso, surpassing Afghanistan. (Source: Institute for Economics & Peace, Global Terrorism Index 2024 report.) Just this past August, up to 600 men, women and children were shot within a few hours in an eastern town by jihadists..."

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

"Nigeria Celebrates Miss Universe Success Amid Citizenship Controversy -" allAfrica.com

"Sudan: 1 in 6 War-Wounded Patients At South Khartoum Hospital Are Children -" allAfrica.com

"Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Anticipate Tough Clash Against Cameroon "- allAfrica.com

16 dead, 86 rescued "Tanzania: President Orders Extra 24hrs to Save Trapped People in Kariakoo -" al

"Kenya: Archbishop of Nairobi - 'We Will Return the Donations to the President' -'' allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202411190495.html 

"
In line with the recent stance of the Kenya Bishops' Conference (KCCB) against the President's policies (see Fides, 15/11/2024), Bishop Anyolo decided yesterday, November 19, to reject these donations, arguing that the Catholic Church is bound by principles set out in the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill 2024, which prohibits donations that could cross the line between politics and religion. The law prohibits any acceptance of donations from politicians to ensure that churches remain free from political influence..."

"Africa: 80% of People Without Electricity Access Live in Nigeria, Other African Nations - "Report - allAfrica.com

"Zimbabwe: Zim Boxer Aliyah Phiri Suspended for Doping, Stripped of African Boxing Union Lightweight Title -" allAfrica.com

Thursday, November 7, 2024

"Kenya Hope's future vision and a search for new leadership -'' Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/kenya-hopes-future-vision-and-a-search-for-new-leadership/ 

"Kenya Hope works with local Kenyan believers to support widows, community water and health initiatives, and empower families through their Hope Centers – all in the name of Christ. Last year, Kenya Hope had seven ministry sites among the Maasai people. But soon they hope to expand to 12 locations..."

"Sudan's suffering continues: a chance to stand with them in it - " Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/sudans-suffering-continues-a-chance-to-stand-with-them-in-it/ 


"Sudan (MNN) — In the past two weeks, brutal raids by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have displaced 135,000 people in Sudan's Gezira State. More than a hundred people were killed, according to one source. .."

Monday, October 28, 2024

"South Africa: Sewage Pollution Threatens Cape Town's Beache$"

"Mozambique: Podemos Appeals to CC; Riot in Moma "- allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202410280551.html 


"In response to a protest led by young people in Lulalua, Moma, Nampula the Moma district police command sent reinforcements which could not contain the protest. All the police officers who were sent to restore order fled, and the local command was set on fire, including motorbikes and a police vehicle.

Lalaua residents said that the population seized an AK 47 firearm abandoned by the police. The houses of the commander, the head of the administrative post, and the headquarters of the Frelimo party was also set on fire .."

"Uganda: Death Toll in Kigoogwa Fuel Tanker Fire Rises to 26 "- allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202410280390.html 


"Police have said the number of people who died in a fire that broke out after an explosion of a fuel tanker at Kigogwa along the Kampala- Bombo has reached 26. .."

"Billionaires Emit More Carbon Pollution in 90 Minutes Than the Average Person Does in a Lifetime - " allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202410280061.html 


"Fifty of the world's richest billionaires on average produce more carbon through their investments, private jets and yachts in just over an hour and a half than the average person does in their entire lifetime, ..*"

✝️❤️🙏"Four beheaded on camera by Boko Haram militants" -  Borno State, northeast Nigeria.

"...Around 40 members of the Chadian army were killed in an overnight attack by jihadist group Boko Haram "

Monday, October 7, 2024

"Massacre in Burkina Faso left 600 dead, double previous estimates, according to French security assessment |" CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/04/africa/burkina-faso-massacre-600-dead-french-intel-intl/index.html

"Up to 600 people were shot dead in a matter of hours by al Qaeda-linked militants in an August attack on a town in Burkina Faso.. ,"

"South Africa: School Abuse Allegedly Lead to Learner's Death by Suicide "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202410070216.html 


"The Limpopo Department of Education has said that there are allegations that the learner took his own life due to mistreatment by school administrators. According to media reports, the teenager left a heart-wrenching suicide note detailing the alleged abuse he faced at school..."

"Angola: More Than 700 Diamond Stones Seized - "

"South Africa: Thousands in Cape Town and Johannesburg Protest Against Israel's Year of Massacres - "

"Nigeria: 359 Die As Cholera Spreads to 36 States - "

At least 78 "Scores Dead As Boat Capsizes in DR Congo "- allAfrica.com

"Nigeria: How Multi-Billion Naira Illicit Arms Entered Nigeria 23 Times in 7 Years "- allAfrica.com

93 bodies recovered so far "Dozens Dead, Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria - "

18 killed "South Africa: Three Arrested in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting - South African "

"Sudan: El Koma in North Darfur Buries 65 Victims of Sudan Air Force Attacks -" allAfrica.com

"Nigeria Evacuates Citizens From Lebanon Amid Conflict " - allAfrica.com

Sunday, October 6, 2024

"Fulanis killing more Christians than Boko Haram, ...number of Christians killed was 16,769 "

https://www.christianpost.com/news/fulanis-killing-more-christians-than-boko-haram-iswap-report.html 

"The data shows that more Nigerian Christians were victims of violence than Nigerians holding to other religious affiliations," it stated. "Amongst the 30,880 civilians killed in the four-year reporting period, the number of Christians killed was 16,769, while the number of Muslims killed was 6,235."

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

africa trip revisited


Prayers4 🙏 Salisu Bala, 32 ✝️ "How a Nigerian Christian Escaped his Family’s Attempt to Kill Him "

https://www.persecution.org/2024/09/23/the-hatred-at-home-how-a-nigerian-christian-escaped-his-familys-attempt-to-kill-him/ 

"Salisu Bala, 32, an independent artisan from Angwan Rogo, Jos, defied the strong Islamic roots of his family and community and decided to follow Jesus.

Salisu now lives in hiding under the care of an area pastor, who is discipling 70 Christian converts from Islam at a center near Jos. The pastor, whose name we are withholding for security reasons, attested to Bala's unwavering commitment to his new faith, even in extreme danger.  .."

"Fresh Wave of Extremist Attacks Hit Nigeria’s Christian Communities -" Inte

https://www.persecution.org/2024/09/16/fresh-wave-of-extremist-attacks-hit-nigerias-christian-communities/ 


"According to multiple reports from Kaduna state, Islamic extremists violently attacked the Kuyallo Primary Health Care Centre on Sept. 9 in the Birnin-Gwari local government area."

Protect the Women "Ethiopians Condemn Violence Against Women but Consider Domestic Violence a Private Matter - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202409240074.html 

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A majority (63%) of Ethiopians say domestic violence should be treated as a private matter to be resolved within the family rather than a criminal matter that should involve law enforcement agencies.."

"Why Is Egypt Involved in Ethiopia vs Somalia Stand-Off? "- allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00090437.html 

"There has been escalating tension between Ethiopia and Somalia ever since Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year with the breakaway Republic of Somaliland - which Somalia claims - for access to its ports. This was done in exchange for political recognition from the landlocked regional power."

"All Roads Now Open After Deadly Snowstorm in South Africa -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00090421.html 

"All roads affected by the snowstorm, including the N3 Toll Route, are now re-opened to traffic. These include key routes in Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape..."

Monrovia "Liberian Authorities Struggle To Cope With Severe Flooding -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00090423.html 

"
Months of heavy rains in Monrovia are causing severe flooding in the city, displacing tens of thousands of people, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). The city is prone to flood due to overpopulation, poor sewage system, and the lack of building regulations.."

"Somalia: Aid Reaches 2,000 Vulnerable Families in Somalia's Garasbaley District" - allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202409230595.html 


 "The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has successfully delivered aid to 2,000 families in the Garasbaley district, which lies outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu, focusing on those most vulnerable..."

"South Africa: Using Carbon Dating to Stop Elephant and Rhino Poaching "

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

"Three Americans are accused of trying to overthrow Congo's president. They're now sentenced to death."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/three-americans-are-accused-trying-overthrow-congos-president-now-sent-rcna171126 


"But Malanga's teammates shared concerns that he had recruited Thompson under false pretenses. Several players told The Associated Press that they had also been invited to travel to the DRC on a trip that was pitched interchangeably as a family vacation or a service trip to build wells. Others have alleged that Malanga offered up to $100,000 to serve as security guards for his father."

Sunday, September 8, 2024

"Nigeria: 31 Killed, 5,280 Houses Destroyed By Floods in Kano -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202409050037.html 


"He said, "31,818 people have been affected and 5,280 houses have been destroyed by the flood. The disaster has also led to the destruction of 2,518 farmlands, covering 976 hectares of land and 31 lives were lost."

"West Africa: Flood Displaces 950,000 People, Children in Nigeria, Mali and Niger - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202409060593.html 


"Save the Children International, SCI, Friday, reported that the flood has displaced 950,000 people, mostly children in Nigeria, Mali and Niger Republic..."

"Tanzania: Police Nab Over 300 Suspects in Songwe Region -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202409060576.html 

 "Police Force in Songwe Region has arrested a total of 302 suspects in connection with various offenses, including cyber-related crimes.

Issuing the August report, Acting Songwe Regional Police Commander, ACP Gallus Hyera, stated that other offenses committed by the suspects included gender-based violence, burglary, theft, murder, drug-related offenses, and traffic law violations..."

"Tanzania: 11 Killed, 44 Hurt in Mbeya Deadly Road Crash - "

"Kenya: 17 Students Killed in Dormitory Fire At Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202409060076.html 

"
At least 17 students lost their lives in a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy Primary School in Nyeri County after a midnight inferno ravaged their dormitory.

The children aged about 9 years died when fire broke out at their school dormitory at midnight.."

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Imprecatory🙏: Boko "At least 81 killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria"

https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-81-killed-in-suspected-boko-haram-attack-in-nigeria-755660 


"Around 150 suspected Boko Haram terrorists armed with rifles and RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades) attacked Mafa ward on more than 50 motorcycles around 1600 hours on Sunday," 

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Nigeria "Gunmen Attack School In Yobe, Kill Three Students –" The Whistler Newspaper

"Nearly 200 Killed in Terrorist Attack in Burkina Faso"

https://english.aawsat.com/world/5054615-nearly-200-killed-terrorist-attack-burkina-faso 

"..terrorist attack that killed at least 200 people, mostly civilians, in the Barsalogho region, where terrorist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS are active..."

"South Africa: 649 Free State Teachers Have Criminal Convictions "

"Nigeria: Court Orders Remand of 28 Underage, Tens of Other Protesters Over Alleged Terrorism - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202408300394.html 


"The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of 75 Nigerians including minors over terrorism allegations stemming from their participation in the #EndBadGovernance protests earlier this month..."

" Family of Missing Zimbabwean Activist Itai Dzamara Wants to Know What Happened to Him - "

Tragic "Namibia will kill elephants, zebras, hippos and give meat to people affected by drought" | CNN

https://lite.cnn.com/2024/08/28/climate/namibia-kill-elephants-meat-drought/index.html 


"The animals set to be culled include 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 60 buffalo, 50 impala, 100 blue wildebeest and 300 zebras, the country's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism announced Monday..."

Saturday, August 24, 2024

✝️💜🙏 "More Than 20 Killed in Deadly Bombings in Mogadishu, Afgooye"

" 16 killed, 20 abducted in Congo in attacks blamed on IS-linked rebels | "

"Update on the Mpox Outbreak in Africa - "

"Senegal Begins Review of Oil and Gas Contracts in Bid to Reclaim Resources - "

"Egypt Seeks to Attract 30 Million Tourists in 2028 - "

"Ugandan Opposition Members Face 'Terrorism' Charges - "

"Nigeria: Tinubu Swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun As 23rd CJN "

"Nigeria: 13 Killed in Fresh Attack in Niger State As Bandits Demand 130 Motorcycles As Ransom for 26 Kidnapped Women ”-

Sunday, August 18, 2024

"Namibia: 'We Must Bring Swapo Electoral Vote Under 40 Percent' -" Venaani -

"Chinese Firm Releases Nigeria's New Presidential Jet Detained Abroad - "

"Zimbabwe: Jailed Human Rights Defenders Denied Bail - Magistrate Says They Will Reoffend If Released -"

"Kenya: Social Media Posts Falsely Claim Former Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Have Been Appointed Ambassadors - "

"Lesotho: Former Boxing Champion Charged With Sexual Assault - "

"South Africa: Pre-Dawn Operation Moves Homeless People Off Cape Town's Streets - "

"Kenya Loses Sh62bn in Revenue As Imported Refined Palm Oil Disguised As Crude Oil Enters Mombasa Port - *"

"Sudan: Schools Should Not Be a Target in Any Conflict – "

✝️💜🙏"Nigeria: Muslims murder 50 people in jihad raid on village, storm Catholic church during mass and murder 20 more"

https://www.jihadwatch.org/2024/08/nigeria-muslims-murder-50-people-in-jihad-raid-on-village-storm-catholic-church-during-mass-and-murder-20-more 


"I counted up to 15 gunmen shooting indiscriminately into huts and at people running for their lives. They shot point-blank at anyone they saw, ensuring those shots were killed with a bullet to the head."

"16 killed, 20 abducted in Congo in attacks blamed on IS-linked rebels | "

Sunday, August 11, 2024

The GOAT: " Eliud Kipchoge's greatness: He stops at km 31, waits for the last runner... and retires"

https://amp.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/08/10/66b7378422601d20288b4584.html 

"The long-distance runner, considered the best marathon runner of all time with the permission of the late world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, was returning to the French capital to pursue a challenge, a dream: to become the only marathon athlete to win three consecutive Olympic titles.

The feat was enormous, given Eliud's seniority (39 years old)..."








Thursday, August 8, 2024

Congo (DRC) "ADF Terrorists Kill Three Christians, Abduct Several Others -"

https://www.persecution.org/2024/07/23/adf-terrorists-kill-three-christians-abduct-several-others/ 


"The sounds of gunfire and screams shattered a peaceful night as the Islamist Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked a Christian village on July 16 near Mamove, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The terrorists killed three Christians and kidnapped several others..."

🙏💜✝️💀☠️"Fulani Extremists Kill 18 Christians in Benue State - "

https://www.persecution.org/2024/07/23/fulani-extremists-kill-18-christians-in-benue-state/ 

"Around 11 p.m. on July 19, Islamic Fulani militants launched yet another attack on the Mbacher community of Katsina-Ala local government area, killing 18 Christians and wounding many others..."

Prayers for ✝️💜🙏"A Silent Slaughter: The Ongoing Persecution of Christians in Nigeria -"

https://www.persecution.org/2024/07/23/a-silent-slaughter-the-ongoing-persecution-of-christians-in-nigeria/ 


"During the past week, Islamic Fulani extremists have killed numerous Christians in North Central Nigeria, particularly in Benue and Plateau states.."

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Ethiopia "War scars run deep in Tigray, God's Word brings strength "-

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/war-scars-run-deep-in-tigray-gods-word-brings-strength/ 

MegaVoice 
"You usually wouldn't let your children play with your phone. But you can leave the audio Bible with them and they can listen to the Bible or children's stories," Grobler says."

Friday, August 2, 2024

"Violence in Burkina Faso disrupts Christian ministry efforts - "

"Nigeria: Obi Wants Genocidal Threats in Lagos Investigated and Tackled -" allAfrica.com

"The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in Uganda."

"Nigeria: Curfews in Place Amid Reports of Deaths At Protests - ''allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202408020450.html 


"Police were on high alert on Friday in Nigeria, a day after clashes broke out between protesters and police forces in some cities in Nigeria.

At least 13 people have been reported killed in the cost-of-living protests, according to human rights group Amnesty International..."

"Africa: In Libya, Everything Comes Down to Military Muscle" - allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202408020288.html 


"Were 95 Libyans really undergoing military training at the Milites Dei Academy in South Africa's eastern Mpumalanga province, and if so, for what purpose? Or were they just learning to be commercial security guards?"

"President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has appointed Mr. Henry F. Saamoi as the Acting Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL)."

"Liberia: Team Liberia to Kick Start 2024 Olympic Games Today'' - allAfrica.com

"Kenya: I'm Perfecting My Last Kick, Komen Says After Cruising Into 1500m Paris Olympics Semis' - allAfrica.com

"Nigeria: Protests - Police Detain 320 Suspected Vandals in Kano -" allAfrica.com

"16 people killed and dozens critically wounded in bombing in Nigeria's Borno state, officials say "- ABC News

"17 civilians killed by suspected ADF rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo"

Sunday, July 28, 2024

"Olympic officials fix mistake after wrong anthem for South Sudan" - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40665617/olympic-officials-fix-mistake-wrong-anthem-south-sudan 


"The audio track was restarted -- this time with the correct anthem -- about three minutes later to an ovation from fans. When it concluded, South Sudan's players embraced and prepared for the opening tipoff..."

Thursday, July 11, 2024

"Fulani Militants Ambush, Kill 3 Christians in Plateau State - "

"Son of Bihar Pastor Killed as He Slept at Home - "

"5 Christians Killed in Hwrra Village Attack -" International Christian Concern

"Nigeria Govt Warned About Protests If New Minimum Wage Not Set -"

"Can Policies Help Africa Halve Road Deaths by 2030? ''- allAfrica.com

"Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Detects At Least 25 Mpox Cases in Goma - ''

"South Africa: Raw Sewage Blamed for High Bacteria Levels at Durban Beaches '"

"Ghana Ranks Ninth Among 10 African Countries With Most Data Breaches in 2024 - "

"Nigeria: Military Eliminates 187 Terrorists, Apprehends 183 Suspects, Rescues 109 Kidnapped Victims in 1 Week - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202407110366.html 

"The Military said on Thursday that troops deployed for counter-terrorism, counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations in the last one neutralised 187 terrorists, arrested 213 criminal elements and rescued 109 kidnapped victims...."

"Burkina Faso: Three Journalists Disappeared in Separate Incidents in June - "

"Extremists attack a wedding ceremony in Mali and kill at least 21 - "ABC News

Friday, June 21, 2024

"Churches Close in Congo as Islamic State Massacres 80 Christians -" Protestia

"The attacks happened between 4 and 8 June in several villages, the deadliest day being 7 June when armed militants attacked Masala, Mahihi and Keme, killing more than 50 believers. Homes have also been burnt, and several people are reported missing.. "



Monday, June 17, 2024

"Over a million people could starve to death in Sudan -" Liberty Unyielding

"Things are about to get worse. "I expect that by September, we're looking at about 70% of the population being extremely hungry," said Timmo Gaasbeek, a food security expert…."That could lead to two-and-a-half million deaths, or more. It could be as many as four million. There is just not enough food."… 


https://libertyunyielding.com/2024/06/15/over-a-million-people-could-starve-to-death-in-sudan/ 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

5.22.24 Mystery links: Africa news

"USCIRF Calls for Further Action Against Religious Persecution in Eritrea -" International Christian Concern

"ADF Militants Kill 11 Christians, Kidnap Others in DRC’s Ituri Province -"


"At about 8 p.m. on Monday, May 13, members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out a brutal attack in Ndimo village, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Islamic extremist group killed 11 Christians, kidnapped several others, and set houses on fire...''

https://www.persecution.org/2024/05/15/adf-militants-kill-11-christians-kidnaps-others-in-drcs-ituri-province/ 

"Nine Students Kidnapped by Terrorists in Northern Nigeria -" International Christian Concern

"Gunmen recently invaded the campus of Confluence University of Science and Technology in Kogi state, Nigeria, and abducted nine students from their classrooms. The May 10 attack marks the third school abduction this year..."



https://www.persecution.org/2024/05/14/nine-students-kidnapped-by-terrorists-in-northern-nigeria/ 

✝️🙏❤️"Bombs Kill 18 at Displacement Camps in the DRC  "- International Christian Concern

Monday, May 20, 2024

"South Africa: Constitutional Court Bars Jacob Zuma from Running in Elections - "


"
The IEC had initially barred Zuma from running, citing the Constitutional provision that prohibits anyone sentenced to more than 12 months in prison from being a member of parliament. However, the Electoral Court overturned this decision last month, leading the IEC to urgently appeal to the Constitutional Court for clarity..."
https://allafrica.com/stories/202405200125.html 

"The Illegality of Marrying Off 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger -"

"Making sure that they complete, at least, basic education and exposing them to skills acquisition like sewing, hairdressing, confectionery-making and tools of empowerment in their chosen vocations would have been rational steps to take. This will put them in good stead to be useful to themselves and society..."

https://allafrica.com/stories/202405200066.html 

"Liberia: Boakai Administration Under Pressure As Rice Importers Demand Price Hike to Prevent Shortage - "

"Monrovia — The Joseph Boakai administration faces mounting pressure to agree to rice importers' demands for a price hike on the nation's staple food. Failure to comply could result in a severe shortage, as importers threaten to withhold supplies until their demands are met..."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202405200222.html 

"Could Mozambique's Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado? - "

"On 5 May, the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) chose Daniel Chapo, a 47-year-old lawyer, as its presidential candidate for the 9 October elections. He will likely be declared president, regardless of opposition candidates..."

https://allafrica.com/stories/202405200181.html 

"Nigerian Army Rescues 386 Civilians From Sambisa Forest 10 Years After Abduction - "

"Ghana: President Akufo-Addo's Convoy Involved in Fatal Accident - One Dead, Several Injured" -

say what ? "Kenya Confirms Haiti Police Deployment On Course As President Ruto Heads to the U.S. - "

"Niger: Final Date for U.S. Troop Pullout From Niger Set for September 15 - Statement - "

Thursday, May 16, 2024

"These Are Africa's Most Powerful Passports |" ZeroHedge


"The Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa, followed by Mauritius and South Africa, according to the Henley Passport Index 2024. This index ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa..."

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/these-are-africas-most-powerful-passports-0 

Joe screwed this up too 'U.S. threats led to rupture of vital military ties, Niger leader says"

Joe screwed this up too
"The rift between the former allies has created an opportunity for Russia, which has moved quickly to deepen its relationship with Niger, dispatching troops to the capital, Niamey, last month to train the Niger military and supplying a new air defense system. Russian and U.S. troops now occupy opposite ends of an air base.."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-threats-led-to-rupture-of-vital-military-ties-nigerien-leader-says/ar-BB1mlq8R



https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-threats-led-to-rupture-of-vital-military-ties-nigerien-leader-says/ar-BB1mlq8R 

Friday, May 3, 2024

"Tears on Sacred Ground: The Heartbreaking Plight of Eritrea's Christians - "

"...Africa's most repressive country. While no one knows the exact number of believers living in Eritrea, one thing is known for certain: they are among the most persecuted on the planet...

At the end of 2005, there was an estimated 1,750 Christians held in prisons and military camps. Currently, the estimate of prisoners without a trial or even a crime charged to their name is approximately 500, with hundreds more imprisoned with charges such as blasphemy or apostasy..."


https://www.persecution.org/2024/01/22/tears-on-sacred-ground-the-heartbreaking-plight-of-eritreas-christians/ 

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

"A bomb attack in northern Kenya kills 5 people near the border with Somalia -" ABC News

"East Africa: Former Rwandan Opposition Leader Asks Court to Allow Her Run in Elections - "

"Ethiopia: News - Ethiopia 'Dismayed' By EU's Restriction of Visa Provisions to Ethiopians - "

"Kenya: Fuel Contamination Risk Leads to Closure of Flooded Petrol Stations in Nairobi - "

"Kenya: President Ruto Urges Striking Doctors to End Paralysis, Citing Financial Constraints - "

"Rwanda Receives First UK Migrant Under New Voluntary Scheme - "

"Kenya: Weatherman Warns Heavy Rainfall Patterns Will Persist in May Amid Deaths and Destruction - "

"Africa: South Africa - Apartheid Victims Demand Reparations -" allAfrica.com

"South Africa: All Systems Go for Registered Voters to Cast Ballots Abroad" - allAfrica.com

"Uganda: Farmers Hire Gunmen to Guard Cocoa Farms in Uganda As Prices Soar" - allAfrica.com

"Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Hospital Battles Bogus Doctors, Tutors - 11 Arrested in Four Months -" allAfrica.com

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

“God is still moving” amid Sudan’s chaos, says Gospel worker - "

Again? "12 Dead, Scores Injured After ADF Strikes Beni Again - "

"4/19/2024 DRC (International Christian Concern) — The Islamist militant group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) conducted another horrific attack late Saturday night into early Sunday morning in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), killing 12 people and injuring several others. .."

https://www.persecution.org/2024/04/19/12-dead-scores-injured-after-adf-strikes-beni-again/ 

"Nigeria’s Chibok girls kidnapping: 10 years later, a struggle to move on |"

"The Chibok school girls were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories "

"

They were abducted from school and held in the depths of the vast Sambisa forest for years. Punished for daring to seek an education, the girls endured forced marriages, religious coercion and physical violence at the hands of their captors.

Over the last decade, more than 100 of the 276 Chibok schoolgirls ..."


https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/13/africa/chibok-girls-ten-years-as-equals-intl-cmd/index.html 

'Meet Mary Katambi, a resilient Chibok girl captive escapee upskilling women -" B

"A Decade After #BringBackOurGirls Trended, Many ‘Chibok Girls’ Remain in Captivity - "

"4/14/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — Ten years ago today, the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram broke into the Government Girls Secondary School in the village of Chibok in northeastern Nigeria and kidnapped 276 teenage schoolgirls, most of whom were Christian at the time....Today, 91 of the "Chibok girls" remain missing. .."


https://www.persecution.org/2024/04/14/a-decade-after-bringbackourgirls-trended-many-chibok-girls-remain-in-captivity/ 

Sunday, April 14, 2024

"Some 15 dead in eastern DR Congo attacks | "

"Sudan's Devastating Crisis Still Overlooked After a Year of War - "

"Facing Sudan's Despair As War Nears One-Year Mark - "

"Remembering The Genocide in Rwanda After 30 Years - "

"Southern Africa: Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Triggers Hunger Crisis for Millions - "

"Nigeria: In World First, Nigeria Introduces New 5-in-1 Vaccine Against Meningitis - "

"S African& Botswana Presidents to Visit Limpopo Bus Crash Site - killed 45 near the Mmamatlakala Bridge in Limpopo

"Christians Persecuted as World Panders to Islam"

"Following yet another deadly attack just after Easter that killed at least eight, Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguard (Bokkos is part of Nigeria's Plateau state) spoke out. "It is documented that in the past 11 years of senseless violence against our people, we have mourned the loss of at least 1,000 lives in Bokkos," BCDC Chairman Farmasum Fuddang .."

https://catherinesalgado.substack.com/p/christians-persecuted-as-world-panders 

Friday, April 12, 2024

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

"Cheap Politics and Deep Fakes - The Use of AI-generated Content Ahead of South Africa's Election "

"Zimbabwe: Revival of 'Green Bombers' Training Set for June - 10 000 to Undergo Indoctrination in 2024 "

"Nigerian Army Troops Kill Five Violent Extremists, Foil Kidnapping of Church Members - "

"South Africa: embattled speaker of parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns |

"Zimbabwe declares drought disaster | Africanews

"Senegal: President Diomaye Faye appoints Ousmane Sonko as prime minister | "

"Tyla talks anticipated debut album, shining a light on music out of Africa |" Africanews

Friday, March 22, 2024

"Sudan's People Grapple With 'Hell on Earth, Imminent Death' - "

"Former Steinhoff Boss Markus Jooste Dies by Suicide - Reports "

"President Tinubu Bars Foreign Trips for Nigerian Officials "

"Liberian Govt Tells Former President Weah to Hire Private Guards "

"Medals Galore! Who's on Top at the African Games? Egypt leads with an impressive haul of 167 medals. "

" Nigeria closely follows with 35 gold medals, and South Africa with 29 golds.."


https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088706.html 

"30 Years On - South Africa Grapples with Human Rights -"

Condolences ✝️ 💜🙏"Nigeria: Legendary Highlife Singer Kabaka Is Dead , 77 "- allAfrica.com

"Sudan: 'Hell on Earth, Imminent Death' - Sudanese Survivors Speak With US Envoy Periello "

"Zimbabwe Records 188 Human Rights Violations - Zanu-PF, Municipal Police Top List of Perpetrators -"

"Seychelles: Tanzanian National Sentenced 12 Years in Prison in Seychelles for Importation of Cocaine "

Thursday, February 22, 2024

"Sudan Armed Forces 'On Path to Self-Destruction' - "

"Nigeria: Special Report - SGBV Worsens in Kano - Victims, Advocates Proffer Solution - "

"Africa Dominates List of the World's 20 Fastest-Growing Economies -"

"Tunisia Holds World Powers Responsible for Ongoing Massacres in Gaza - "

" Burkina Faso - Progress and Problems After Two Years of Transition - "

"Africa: 80 Percent of Premature Baby Deaths Happen in Poorer Countries."

"Africa: 27 African Leaders to Attend Geingob's Funeral - "

"Liberia: Hike in Price of Rice Claims Lawmakers' Attention - "

Saturday, February 10, 2024

"Nigerian bank CEO killed in Mojave Desert helicopter crash in California: 'Irreparable loss' |" Fox News

"The death of Wigwe, who led Access Bank Group, was confirmed by Nigerian officials on social media, including World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Abimbola Ogunbanjo, a former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, was also killed in the crash. Nigerian politician Godwin Obaseki reported that Wigwe's wife and son were among the decedents as well..". 



https://www.foxnews.com/us/nigerian-bank-ceo-killed-mojave-desert-helicopter-crash-california-irreparable-loss 

Friday, February 2, 2024

"Africa: 'We're Drowning in Plastic - We Need More Plastics Treaties' - "

"South Africa: Opposition Leader Malema Fights Parliament Suspension "

"Kenya: At Least 2 Dead in Midnight Explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi -"

"According to Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura, a truck filled with gas cylinders exploded at around 11pm igniting a huge fireball that spread to godowns and a residential area nearby..."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020293.html 

"Zimbabwe: I Am Prepared to Pay Any Price - Says Sikhala After Release From Detention -"

"Former opposition legislator Job Sikhala says he remains unshaken and strong-willed to topple Zanu PF from power after enduring 595 days in pre-trial detention..."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020025.html 

"Somalia Says It Has Blocked Websites Used By Al-Shabab - "

"Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency said Thursday it has for the first time managed to "completely shut down" 14 news websites allegedly operated by the extremist group al-Shabab..."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020014.html 

"Kenya Drops One Place in Latest Transparency International Corruption Index - "

"Uganda: Parliament Approves New Aviation Law - "

"The new law will give powers to a chief investigator to cause an investigation to be carried out where an aircraft accident or serious incident happens in Uganda or in any contracting state that does not intend to carry out an investigation...."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020139.html 

"Nigeria: Act Together - Tackling Inequalities to Eliminate NTDS -"

"Poverty is among the primary drivers of NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES (NTDs). According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 100 million Nigerians are estimated to be at risk of at least one NTD, with several million individuals affected by one of them. These NTDs such as lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis and noma disease have had a devastating impact on communities..."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020009.html 

WITCH HUNTS are still a REAL THING in Africa ''Witch Branding Destroys Elderly Women's Lives "

Condolences 💜🙏✝️

"...she was among a group of nine individuals who were accused of witchcraft and cast into a ferocious inferno, meant to end their lives in a horrifying manner.

While she and two others survived after being rescued by good samaritans and hospitalised, the others were burned beyond recognition..."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020007.html 

"South Africans Are Opting to Go Off-Grid - How They're Being Helped, and Hindered, in Their Efforts"

"Ethiopian Protest Music - the Songs of Hachalu Hundessa Reveal the Struggles of the Oromo People -"

"The Oromo are the largest ethno-national group in Ethiopia, accounting for over 40 million people or more than one-third of the population. However, they have been politically oppressed, economically exploited and culturally marginalised under successive Ethiopian regimes..."


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020004.html 

"Grammy Awards - AFRICA Finally Has Its Own Category - but At What Cost? "

Five of the seven nominees in the new African category are Nigerian. (Asake, Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide and Ayra Starr; Musa Keys and Tyla are South African.) ...

Nigeria...
 The two new global music categories have particularly benefited Afrobeats artists with major label support, like Wizkid (RCA), Burna Boy (Warner) and Davido (Columbia/Sony). . . "


https://allafrica.com/stories/202402020002.html 

"Zimbabwe: I Am Facing Fresh Arrest Threats - Says Sikhala, Adds He Has Been Ordered to Stop Press Interviews "

"Tanzania Allocates 4bn/ - for Treatment of Children With Sickle Cell -"

Condolences 💜✝️🙏"12 loggers KILLED in Boko Haram landmine attack in Borno"

"The deadly explosion occurred near the border with Cameroon as the loggers were on their way to collect firewood. AFP reports that seven others sustained injuries, with three in critical condition..."


https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-12-loggers-killed-in-boko-haram-landmine-attack-in-borno/ 

Condolences 💜✝️🙏"Eight dead after attack on Pentecostal church in DRC -"

Condolences 🙏 ✝️💜"22 People Killed In Attack In Western Niger "

"Suspected jihadists KILLED 22 in an attack on a village in western Niger near the border with Mali, local sources told AFP on Monday.

The Sunday attack targeted the village of Motogatta in the vast Tillaberi region where Niger meets Mali and Burkina Faso, and where jihadist groups have been active for years..."


https://www.barrons.com/articles/22-civilians-killed-in-attack-on-village-in-western-niger-local-sources-8d2de9b4 

Condolences 🙏✝️💜 "7 FARMERS KILLED,7 others injured in fresh Boko Haram attack in Borno "

"Barely 48 hours after 5 Almajiris * and two suspected members of Boko Haram died in an Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to be a suicide attack, another IED planted by terrorists on the Pulka/Firgi road in Gwoza Local Government of Borno has KILLED SEVEN FARMERS in a commercial vehicle....


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/7-farmers-killed7-others-injured-in-fresh-boko-haram-attack-in-borno/ 


*"The Hausa word Almajiri is derived from the Arabic word, المُهَاجِرْ "al-Muhājir," which refers to a person who migrates from his home in search of Islamic knowledge..."