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Thursday, 15 October 2020 21:26
Philippines: gospel in the midst of obstacles
Local missionaries are finding ways to expand God’s kingdom on Mindanao island by holding Bible studies and church services in areas so remote it requires three hours through rough terrain to reach by motorcycle, and five…
Thursday, 15 October 2020 21:23
Sudan: starvation is a war weapon
Starvation is being intentionally used as a war tactic in South Sudan’s brutal conflict, a UN-backed human rights panel report stated. South Sudan gained independence in 2011 but descended into conflict 2½ years later, following tensions…
Thursday, 15 October 2020 21:20
Chad: Christians on the brink
There is ‘a serious threat to the survival of the Christian faith in Chad,’ says Rev Clément Hlama. Islam dominates Chadian society, and discrimination against Christians is normal. Poor and uneducated Christians are vulnerable to exploitation…
Thursday, 15 October 2020 21:17
Latin America: call to pray as Covid cases surpass ten million
Latin American churches have played a key role in helping those affected by coronavirus. Their role goes beyond running food and medicine banks. ‘It’s a case of being there for people and keeping in contact, without…
Thursday, 15 October 2020 21:15
China: fears for health of Christian activist in detention
CSW has called on China to release Christian human rights defender and former lawyer Zhang Zhan, who is on a hunger strike, causing fears for her health, after 150 days in detention. She posted videos and…
Thursday, 15 October 2020 21:12
Senegal: pilgrimage goes on despite pandemic
On 5-6 October pilgrims from across Senegal flocked to the holy city of Touba, where they slept, ate and prayed together for the Magal religious festival, lasting about a week. Despite coronavirus, roads to Touba were…