Tag: Somalia

The exodus of teachers fleeing violence causes education crisis in Kenya

Over half of the teachers in primary and secondary schools in eastern Kenya have demanded transfers to safer regions.

Al-Shabaab Islamist seek to banish Christians from Northeastern Kenya

Attacks by terrorists targeting Christians in Northeastern Kenya have been intensifying in the last few years.

Al-Shabaab warns all Christians to leave northeastern Kenya

Al-Shabaab is al-Qaeda's affiliate in Somalia and operates primarily out of the country's southern and central regions.

Bishops propose Arab World Youth Day for Middle East Catholics

The proposed “World Day of Youth of the Arab Regions” would take place in Jordan as the first host country.

Al-Shabaab Threatens All Non-Local Christians in Northeastern Kenya

Al-Shabaab: "There is no need for the presence of disbelievers.”

Two people killed by Al-Shabaab militants in Kenya

The members of the radical terrorist group attempted to stop a bus, heading from Mandera to Nairobi with passengers on board.

WCC calls for end to violence after attacks around the world

The World Council of Churches has condemned several attacks across the world in the first week of the Christmas Season.

Christianity and persecution increase in Africa

As Christianity grows quickly across the continent, the potential for inter-religious conflict increases.

Somalia: unrest fuels humanitarian crisis concerns Christians too

Christians aren’t immune from Somalia’s instability. In fact, it’s a contributing factor to their persecution.

Five people killed in extremist attack

Somali minister among five killed by extremist attack in Mogadishu