"Nigeria Exclusive: Ending the Violence, One Soul at a Time | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/nigeria-exclusive-ending-violence-one-soul-time/ 

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In order to recruit students for the program and build relationships between the Christian and Muslim communities, City Ministries sends missionaries to provide free veterinary assistance to the Fulani. Others help dig wells so they can water their cattle. Through service and love, they hope to plant seeds that will generate interest in learning more about Christianity. At the very least, it helps build understanding and friendships, making it less likely that the Fulani will kill their Christian neighbors..."

🙏✝️❤️"Islamic State kills 12 Christians in Nigeria attack: report |" World

https://www.christianpost.com/news/islamic-state-kills-12-christians-in-nigeria-attack-report.html 

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On the same day in northern Adamawa State, suspected Islamists killed Emmanuel Ezeokwe, a church minister in the village of Zinai.

Separately, militants attacked the village of Guyaku in the Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State overnight, killing at least 29 people last Sunday, according to The Associated Press.

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for that assault .."

" Kindness as Infrastructure: What Africa—and the World—Can Learn from the Front Lines of Global Airports "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202605040142.html 

This guest column by Amadou Ly, published on May 4, 2026, presents a compelling argument for reclassifying "soft skills" as essential technical components of modern society.

Ly, a veteran of the aviation industry with over 25 years of experience (spanning Air Afrique, Delta Air Lines, and the Port of Seattle), uses the high-stakes environment of global airports to illustrate his central thesis: Kindness is not just a moral choice; it is operational infrastructure.

Key Philosophies from the Article

The "Human Layer": Ly argues that while Africa is rapidly developing physical infrastructure (roads, digital systems, airports), these systems fail without a "human layer" of empathy to manage the friction of real-world use.

Operational Stabilizer: Kindness is framed as a tool for de-escalation. In "sterile areas" (the high-security zones of airports), a calm, empathetic interaction can prevent a minor delay from turning into a systemic breakdown.

Contagious Calm: Professional empathy reduces friction, restores a sense of control to vulnerable people, and ensures that systems serve people rather than just "processing" them.

About the Author & His Work

Amadou Ly’s insights are grounded in a career that has moved through major global hubs like Atlanta (ATL), New York (JFK), and Johannesburg (JNB).

| Book: At the Heart of the Sterile Area | A reflective work sharing frontline stories of how small acts of kindness restore dignity and prevent conflict in airports. |

| IonAfrica Foundation | Ly’s foundation focused on community empowerment in Senegal through education, leadership, and promoting kindness-centered service standards globally. |

The Call to Action for Africa

Ly suggests that Africa’s cultural foundations of hospitality and community provide a unique competitive advantage. By embedding these values into public institutions—hospitals, government offices, and transit hubs—the continent can lead the world in designing systems that are both efficient and deeply human.

> "At the end of every system is a person. And when we design for people, everything works better." — Amadou Ly

JNIM 😡👎"Jihadist Network Identified as U.S. Homeland Threat Expands Control in Mali " by Antonio Graceffo

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/jihadist-network-identified-as-u-s-homeland-threat/ 

"In his posture statement to Congress, AFRICOM commander General Michael Langley warned that if ISIS and al-Qaeda groups, including JNIM, the al-Qaeda affiliate that on April 25, 2026, launched the largest coordinated attack in Mali’s history, continue their expansion, they will pose a direct threat to the U.S. homeland..."

✝️🙏"Nigeria massacre: ISIS claims responsibility for killing 25 Christians"

https://organiser.org/2026/04/29/351050/world/nigeria-massacre-islamic-state-west-africa-province-claims-responsibility-for-killing-25-christians-toll-rises-to-29/ 

"Gunmen killed at least 29 people in Northeastern Nigeria, in an attack claimed by the Islamic State West Africa Province, which said it had “killed at least 25 Christians". The assault on a football g..."

Read more at: https://organiser.org/2026/04/29/351050/world/nigeria-massacre-islamic-state-west-africa-province-claims-responsibility-for-killing-25-christians-toll-rises-to-29/

"Nigeria: 150 Displaced Persons Died in Military Detention Camp in Kwara - Amnesty International - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202605010052.html 

"...in a statement on Tuesday, the organisation said those who died were among about 1,500 Fulani men, women and children detained at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Yikpata after fleeing attacks by armed groups across parts of the state..."

"Nigeria Urged to Probe Abuse, Deaths in Kwara Detention Camp - "

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096586.html 

"Amnesty International has accused Nigerian authorities of failing to protect detained Fulani pastoralists in Kwara State, alleging that at least 150 people, most of them children, died in a military-controlled camp where displaced persons were held for months under harsh conditions..."

"Mali Under Siege: Al-Qaeda and Separatists Launch Largest Coordinated Attack in the Country's History | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/mali-under-siege-al-qaeda-separatists-launch-largest/ 

"On April 25, 2026, Mali suffered the largest coordinated jihadist attack in its history, as two armed groups, the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Tuareg separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), struck simultaneously from the capital, Bamako, to the northern city of Kidal, roughly 1,500 km away..."

Ethiopia "Refusing to Reject Jesus -'' International Christian Concern

https://persecution.org/2026/04/29/refusing-to-reject-jesus/ 

"When my family and community discovered my conversion, my house became a place of danger,” she said. “I was not only rejected but also expelled. I was thrown out and left with nothing to sustain me. In many parts of Eastern Ethiopia, leaving Islam is seen as a change of belief; it is seen as a betrayal worthy of punishment, and sometimes death

I remain hidden, not because I want to, but because I have no resources to leave,” she said. “I have lost my family, home, and my safety, but I cannot renounce Christ.”

🙏✝️"Gunmen Abduct Christian Schoolgirls, Kill 1 in Nigeria - "

https://persecution.org/2026/04/28/gunmen-abduct-christian-schoolgirls-kill-1-in-nigeria/ 

"Those reported abducted include: 

Augustina Muntari, student at GSS Gumel 

Happy Muntari, student at GSS Gumel 

Favour Tanimu, student at GSS Kachia 

Patience Joseph, student at GSS Kachia 

Peace Irimiya, student at St. John’s School, Kachia 

Bishara Irimiya, student at St. John’s School, Kachia 

Irimiya Galadima, the driver 

Fatu Danladi 

Laraba Caleb 

One of the students, Purity Babangida, was killed while attempting to escape during the attack "

🙏✝️ "At Least 4 Christian Farmers Gunned Down in Their Fields by Motorcycle Mounted Islamists in Nigeria | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/least-4-christian-farmers-gunned-fields-motorcycle-mounted/ 

'Fulani Muslim Militia killed five Christian farmers in Benue State on Saturday, according to TruthNigeria.

Residents said dozens of armed militia members on motorcycles shot villagers working in the fields. At least four people were killed, with some reports putting the death toll at five..."

"How a Festival Exposed Nigeria’s Crisis of Violence Against Women "- allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096142.html 

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What kind of society produces men who view women in public spaces as available for violation, and what kind of system allows them to act on that belief without fear of consequence?" Oduala wrote.

An investigation by the Nigerian police has led to the arrest of 15 suspects following allegations of rape and sexual assault during the Alue-Do festival.."

"Family Seeks Answers After U.S. Influencer Dies in Zanzibar -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096394.html 

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The family of 31-year-old Ashly Robinson wants answers after she died while on holiday in Zanzibar.

Her partner, Joe McCann, has had his passport withheld as investigations continue. Authorities said that he was cooperating as a witness and was not suspected of wrongdoing.

Robinson had travelled to Zanzibar to celebrate her birthday. She was later found unconscious in her villa before dying in the hospital. Police indicated she may have attempted to take her own life, but her parents said the circumstances ''didn't make sense"..

"Californian big-game hunter killed by herd of elephants"

https://archive.is/JwE0m 

Tragedy in Gabon: California Hunter Ernie Dosio Killed by Elephants

The veteran big-game hunter and vineyard owner Ernie Dosio was killed on April 17, 2026, while on a hunting expedition in Gabon. Dosio, a seventy-five-year-old resident of Lodi, California, was tracking a yellow-backed duiker in the Lope-Okanda National Park when the incident occurred.

Details of the Incident

Dosio and his professional guide were surprised by a herd of five female elephants and one calf hidden in the dense forest bush. Feeling their calf was under threat, the elephants attacked the pair. Dosio was trampled to death, and his guide sustained serious injuries.

Equipment Constraints

Due to local licensing laws, Dosio was not using his own high-powered rifles. Instead, he was carrying a shotgun and cartridges intended for hunting small antelope. This equipment proved insufficient for defense against a sudden charge by forest elephants, which are highly protective and powerful animals.

Profile of Ernie Dosio

Dosio was the owner of Pacific AgriLands, a vineyard-management firm. He was an experienced hunter who had previously taken trophies including lions and bison. Friends and members of his local Elks lodge described him as a generous pillar of the community and a modest farmer despite his financial success.

Modern-Day Example

This tragedy is a sobering reminder of the unpredictability of life. Much like a driver who is experienced and careful but is suddenly caught in an unavoidable accident on a fog-covered road, Dosio’s vast experience could not prepare him for a sudden encounter in the dense forest. In a moment, the hunter became subject to a natural force far larger than himself, showing that even the most prepared person faces circumstances beyond their control.

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. (Proverbs 27:1)

Excellent 👍🤱👶"Kenya Court Rules There's No Right to Kill Babies in Abortions - "

https://www.lifenews.com/2026/04/24/kenya-court-rules-theres-no-right-to-kill-babies-in-abortions/ 

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The three-judge bench overturned a 2022 High Court decision that had expanded access to abortion services. The appeals court held that Kenya’s 2010 constitution expressly prohibits abortion while allowing limited exceptions.

“Abortion is not a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution. On the contrary, the Constitution expressly prohibits it but provides exceptions in limited circumstances,” the judges ruled.."

🙏✝️"Islamic militants killed 11 and burned homes in late night attack in Nigeria, local officials say | "

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/nigeria-islamic-boko-haram-maiduguri-villagers-b2963147.html 

Imprecatory 

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Islamic militants attacked a remote village in northeastern Nigeria overnight, killing 11 people and leaving two critically injured, local officials said Wednesday. It was the latest violence in Africa’s most populous country that has long been battling a complex security crisis..."

"Pope Leo XIV Calls On African Youth To Improve Own Countries Rather Than Migrate Somewhere Else |"

https://dailycallernewsfoundation.org/2026/04/21/pope-leo-xiv-calls-on-african-youth-to-improve-own-countries-rather-than-migrate-somewhere-else/ 

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Pope Leo XIV urged Africa’s youth population on Friday to solve the continent’s economic and corruption problems rather than migrate elsewhere.

The pope, speaking to a crowd of university students and teachers from the Catholic University of Central Africa in Cameroon’s capital city of Yaounde, said that the continent “must be freed from the scourge of corruption” while urging the young to lead the charge.."

"Forgiveness and fruit in conflict-ravaged South Sudan - " News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/forgiveness-and-fruit-in-conflict-ravaged-south-sudan/ 

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Stephen Wesley with Voice of the Martyrs Canada says believers are fixing their eyes on the abundance of Christ, rather than poverty of their circumstances. Helping them do this is the team at VOM Canada, who recently returned from South Sudan, where they held training in trauma counseling and forgiveness. Wesley says the Holy Spirit was so present that several individuals were convicted of their need for repentance and forgiveness mid-conference. .."

: prayers 🙏 4 our Xian brothers "Up to 60 Christians Killed in DR Congo After Rejecting Islamic State “Generous Offer”

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https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/up-to-60-christians-killed-in-d-r-congo-after-rejecting-islamic-state-ge/ 

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Up to 60 Christians were massacred by Islamists in the province of Ituri, north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on April 1.

A source affiliated to Islamic State (IS – also known as ISIS, ISIL, Daesh) reported that its fighters “targeted Christians” after they “rejected the generous offer made to them by Islamic State, based on the just rulings of Islam.”

"How do you take the Gospel to the Argobba people on the move? Move with them! - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-do-you-take-the-gospel-to-the-argobba-people-on-the-move-move-with-them/ 

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The Argobba are a traveling people, an unreached Muslim group of no more than 250,000. Farming and trade shape their daily lives. However, external pressures continue to disrupt their stability...

This is where ministry partners with local believers who know their country. Kelley explains, “They’re distributing our solar-powered Audio Bible in their local dialect, their local language, and listening groups are forming.”