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Nigeria’s Farmer-Herder Conflict: A Fight for Land, Not Faith

Farmers and herders are clashing more frequently in most places across Nigeria. It is not solely a matter of religion but largely one of land and survival. Farmers require land to plant crops, while herders require room for their livestock to graze. As the land dries up and becomes overpopulated, less space remains for both. [...]

Niger Struggles As Sahel Conflict Forces Millions To Flee

Around four million people have had to leave their homes in the Sahel region of Africa because of violence and danger. Many live in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and nearby countries. Thousands of families face dangers from armed groups, making everyday life unsafe. Many people who flee end up in overcrowded camps or relocate to [...]

Tajikistan Women’s Silent Tragedy

In rural Tajikistan, the lives of many young women are marked by deep struggles that often go unseen. During the first half of this year, 102 women and girls took their lives in Tajikistan, Bunafsha Fayziddinzoda, the head of the country’s Committee on Women and Family Affairs, told. Experts say poverty, domestic abuse, and child [...]

Drone Strike Kills Dozens In Besieged Sudan City

In El-Fasher, a city in Sudan, a terrible drone attack hit a shelter where many people were hiding. Dozens of people died, including children, women, and older people. The attack happened at a camp inside a university, and after the drones struck, artillery shells followed. Many bodies were burned, and rescuers worked quickly to save [...]

Kiir Reinstates Army Chief Amid Power Struggles

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has again replaced the head of the military, recalling Dau Aturjong and recalling Paul Nang Majok, who was himself recently dismissed only three months ago. The abrupt change was made on state television without justification. Kiir, in power since the nation became independent in 2011, is still replacing individuals [...]

Saudi Influence Over Twitter Raises Global Concerns

A recent report shows that Saudi Arabia has built strong ties with Twitter, especially after Elon Musk took control of the platform. Saudi investors, including a company owned by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, hold a large stake in Twitter. This has raised serious concerns about the influence of a foreign government on a major social [...]

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea Of Plotting War Over Red Sea Access

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of working with a group linked to the Tigray conflict to start a new war. A letter from Ethiopia’s foreign minister to the United Nations claims that Eritrea and a hardline Tigray faction are supporting armed groups in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. These groups, known as Fano militias, are fighting against the [...]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes Escalate

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions have worsened following deadly clashes along their common border. Both accuse the other. Afghanistan's Taliban claim to have killed 58 Pakistani troops and seized some border outposts. Pakistan reports that 23 of its troops were killed, but also claims to have killed more than 200 Afghan combatants and blown up several Taliban camps. [...]

The Unreached Mission

Many people in the world have never heard about Jesus or the message Christians believe. These individuals are referred to as unreached or unengaged people groups. They are not far away by choice, but by lack of access: they have no churches, no missionaries, and no known believers among them. It is not that they [...]

Women Abducted In Sudan Displacement Camp

In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people in El Fasher, North Darfur. During the raid, they took away eight women, including two girls, to an unknown place. The local committee said more than 20 people have gone missing from the camp because of many RSF attacks. They [...]

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