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.
Living the faith in Kenya, five years after major terrorist attack
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"We thank God that things have returned almost to normal, even though there are still some sporadic attacks from terrorist groups in our diocese. The last two months there have been about 16 of these incidents and some 60 people lost their lives."
Jihadists fly their flag in Mozambique—a ‘disgrace,’ bishop says
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“It is a tragedy. What is happening in Mozambique is a disgrace. It is a real shame that our people should be humiliated in this way."
In Madagascar, ‘they are paying women to wear the burka’
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"We have learned that in the universities the young, non-Muslim female students are being paid three Euros a day to wear the burka, the Muslim veil."
Burkina Faso priest: ‘The world doesn’t seem to have understood that our country runs the risk of disappearing’
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"Sadly, the rest of the world doesn’t seem to have understood that our country runs the risk of disappearing if we do not all unite against the terrorists, in prayer, unity and solidarity."
Bishops lead peaceful protest against ‘high level of insecurity’ in Nigeria
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"We are tired of hearing ... has been ‘technically defeated,’ even when they still attack with impunity … The failure to protect innocent people from relentless attacks is evil. The lack of prosecution of terrorists is evil.”
In Africa’s Sahel, ‘places where Christians and Muslims live alongside one another are next target’ for Islamist terror
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"The terrorists’ next target will be the places where Christians and Muslims live alongside one another. In Burkina Faso and in Nigeria the equilibrium that has existed hitherto is now under threat. In the next five years, these African states will continue to need the support of the West if they are to avoid catastrophe."
