Christians in Syria are facing a deep crisis as the Church struggles to survive after years of war and instability. Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs said that the Church is “dying,” with many Christians leaving the country to find safety and a better life. Before the war, more than two million Christians lived in Syria, [...]
Jihadist violence in the Sahel region continues to expand, severely impacting Niger and its neighbors, Mali and Burkina Faso. Extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS have increased attacks, spreading insecurity and forcing many people to flee their homes. Roads are often blocked, and supply lines cut, making it difficult for communities to access food, [...]
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 [...]
In June 2025, the violent attacks in Benue State, Nigeria, killed more than 200 Christians and left thousands displaced. Islamist militants armed with weapons attacked villages overnight, killing families and burning homes, food supplies, and shelters. Survivors explain how they lost their loved ones and had to flee without taking anything with them. Most now [...]
Gunmen on motorbikes attacked a village in western Niger, killing 22 people, most of them at a baptism ceremony. The attackers first opened fire on people celebrating in the Tillabéri region, then moved to other areas, killing more. Local activists described the attack as senseless and brutal. Niger’s military government is struggling to stop the [...]
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched a strong attack on El-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur still controlled by the Sudanese army. The RSF shelling killed at least seven people and wounded 71 others. They are trying to take full control of the city by attacking neighborhoods, the airport, hospitals, and a displacement [...]
At least 27 people were killed and several others injured when armed men attacked a mosque during morning prayers in Unguwan Mantau village, Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The attack happened in the early morning as worshippers gathered. No group has claimed responsibility, but such violence is common in northern and central Nigeria, where herders and [...]
On August 21, charities including Open Doors UK & Ireland launched a campaign calling for the release of seven Eritrean pastors jailed for 21 years without charges. The campaign, marking the UN Day for Victims of Religious Violence, is in partnership with Voices 4 Justice. Eritrea only recognizes three Christian groups, Catholic, Orthodox, and Lutheran, [...]
On 15 August 2025, armed men attacked a truck near the town of Komabangou in western Niger. The truck was coming from the market town of Mehanna and was carrying several civilians. The attackers, described as armed bandits, stopped the truck close to the Komabangou gold mine. They forced everyone out of the vehicle and [...]
In Abala and Tillabery, Niger, most people rely on farming, herding, and trade. But violence and insecurity have made these jobs dangerous. The government’s rules, like closing markets and banning motorcycles, have made things even harder. Women, already facing limits on their freedom and land rights, have lost many small ways they used to earn [...]