The Voice of the suffering in Africa
Here you’ll find the latest updates on the struggles and resilience of persecuted communities around the world. These stories highlight both the challenges they endure and the faith that sustains them. Stay connected to learn how hope continues to shine through suffering.
Ethiopia: Missionary pleads for peace
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The causes of the war are complex, but the results, as always, have been especially tragic for the civilian population.
Three seminarians are abducted in Nigeria, freed after two days
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“The kidnapping of innocent young seminarians—once again—in Nigeria is an abominable act. We appeal to the conscience of their kidnappers and urge them to release these young people."
Democratic Republic of the Congo: bishop denounces persecution of the local Church
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"The Church is one of the few bodies speaking out against injustice and violence, and for this reason, the archbishop believes, the attacks appear to be “targeting particularly the structures of the Church.”
Colombian missionary is released after being held by jihadists for more than four years
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"Her release encourages us to keep praying for all those who are still hoping for freedom.”
Nigeria: ‘We know that Leah is alive, and we pray for her release’
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"Let’s keep our fingers crossed while holding on to God in faith for divine intervention. Leah and others will be freed one day. My prayer has always been: “Lord, please make it sooner than later!”
Church decries ‘slow genocide’ of Christians in Nigeria
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“They have an agenda, which is the Islamization of this country. And they are doing that by carefully eliminating all the Christians."
