Africa
Nigeria: RCCG Plants 1,000 Parishes in One Year
(VANGUARD) BETWEEN last year’s convention and this, a total of 1,144 parishes were planted in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, making the church led of the General Overseer,
Ghana Steps Up Security Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling
Peter Clottey Ghana’s Supreme Court plans to hear final oral arguments Wednesday on the dispute over the December 2012 presidential election. Both the petitioners and the defendants will have 30
Nigeria Seeks Extradition of al-Qaida Suspect to US
Reuters (VOA NEWS) ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria has asked a court to grant an extradition request for one of its citizens to the United States over charges of aiding the
Ghana: Church Kidnaps Newsmen – Others Beaten in the Name of God
(THE CHRONICLE) Three reporters from Adom FM who were sent on a fact-finding mission at the Mighty Chapel International at Accra New Town yesterday, had a shock of their lives
Economists Predict Bleak Future After Mugabe Re-Election
(VOA NEWS) JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Robert Mugabe’s re-election as president of Zimbabwe last week raised concerns for many economists who believe the country’s foreign investment will greatly diminish under
Christians and Muslims in show of unity in Egypt
(Christianity Today) Anglicans and Muslims have come together for a special meal at the cathedral in Cairo. The meal, known as an Iftar, is traditionally taken by Muslims to break
Nigeria: The Church Is Not Mere Building – Envoy
(THE DAILY TRUST) Enugu — The Territorial Envoy of the Salvation Army, for Nigeria and Mali Territory, Dr. Levi C. Monanu has reminded Christians in Nigeria and Mali that the
Nigeria: Explosions rock Christian area of Kano
KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Multiple explosions rocked a Christian area in Nigeria’s northern Kano city Monday night, with security forces ferrying scores of wounded to hospitals. A mortuary attendant at
Nigeria: Gov. Obi Wades Into Catholic Church, Traditionalists Rift in Anambra
Over 30 people were injured in July 24 violence. Governor Peter Obi of Anambra has waded into the rift between the Catholic Church and some traditionalists in Awka. No fewer
Zambia: Cleric Warns Against ‘Satanic’ Pastors
By Jack Mwewa (THE STAR) – A CLERGYMAN has advised Christians to be prayerful and seriously study the Bible to avoid being misled by some pastors who claim to be
