The number of Christians murdered for their faith skyrocketed last year
The highest numbers of Christians who were killed in 2021 are to be found in sub-Saharan Africa
Nigerian pastor killed in captivity despite paying ransom
Nigeria is the largest killing ground of Christians today, but few are aware of it.
Nigerian Christians threatened and urged to close church
Spokesman for the Zamfara State police, DSP Mohammed Shehu, confirmed the threat to Sahara reporters.
Man given gun to “go and kill Christians” in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has proved utterly ineffective against the violence and has failed the Christian community.
Pregnant woman survives massacre by hiding four days in a pit with her children
Juliet took her five children and hid in a mining pit. For four days, they lay still, with nothing to eat or drink.
Muslim brother of Christian attacks him with machete
The assault was the latest of many instances of persecution of Christians in Uganda that Morning Star News has documented.
Nigerian priest fears more persecution after Boko Haram leader's death
The cleric claims that Islamic State is "gathering and absorbing" Boko Haram groups.
Priest abducted by Boko Haram regains his freedom
An official of the church told Vanguard that “the Bishop will soon communicate with the press on the matter."
Five Christians kidnapped in Mali
Open Doors listed Mali as the 28th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian in 2021.
One Christian killed and four others kidnapped in Nigeria
The kidnappers contacted the church demanding a ransom of about about $245,000.