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Christian minorities ‘endangered’ in Middle East
Christianity is at risk of extinction in some parts of the world due to growing persecution of minority communities, a minister has warned. Baroness Warsi said Christians were in danger
China reforms: One-child policy to be relaxed
China is to relax its policy of restricting most couples to having only a single child, state media say. In future, families will be allowed two children if one parent
Egypt’s Morsy says he’s still the legitimate president
(CNN) – Mohamed Morsy considers himself still to be Egypt’s leader, despite his ouster more than four months ago in a military coup, he said in a statement read by
Nigeria: House Demands Compensation for Nigerian Killed in India
This Day, Abuja — The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to compel India to pay compensation to the family of a Nigerian murdered in cold-blood in
Ghana: Busy African Ports Open Up to Jade Master Terminal
PR Newswire, New York – Christchurch, New Zealand — Jade Software’s port management software, Master Terminal has been selected by one of Africa’s busiest port operators, Ghana Ports and Harbours
Malawi: Pastor Ashimolowo Coming to Malawi
Malawi News Agency, Lilongwe — United Kingdom based Nigerian renowned pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is scheduled to minister in Malawi from 6 to 8 December this year at Bingu International Conference
Kenya: ‘Stand Up for the Truth’, Fr Musau Urges the Youth
Catholic Information Service for Africa, Nairobi — Daystar Catholic Community (DCC) Co-ordinator Fr Dominic Musau has urged the youth to stand firm and defend the Catholic faith despite the many
Nigeria: Muslims, Christians Urged to Practice True Faiths
Daily Trust – Adherents of Islamic and Christian religions in Nigeria have been urged to practice true teachings in order to foster unity and peaceful co-existence in Nigeria. The call
Severe cases of torture in Ghanaian prisons – UN findings reveal
Myjoyonline.com – The UN’s special rappoteur on torture, Juan Mendez has been in the country since November 7 to assess the levels of cruel or inhuman treatment in the country’s
Gambia to Cut Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan
Reuters, BANJUL — Gambia’s government will cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan with immediate effect, a statement from President Yahya Jammeh’s office said on Thursday. The small West African state was
