Teenage Girl Faces Death for Following JesusJuly 3, 2026 — Since she decided to follow Jesus in June 2025, 15-year-old Indii Mikaa’el has lost her education and the comfort of her home. She could also lose her life. Born into...
Willing to Lose Everything for Christ July 2, 2026 — As a child in Gawo Kebe, Ethiopia, Taha Abduraman Dinka faithfully attended the mosque and adhered to his community’s Islamic beliefs. He never imagined his life would ever take a...
Ethiopian Believer Trusts Jesus Amid Ongoing PersecutionJune 15, 2026 — When Juhar Bekele became a Christian in 2016 while living in Hurumu, Illu Ababora Zone, in Ethiopia, he knew his life would change dramatically. Now a minister, husband, and father,...
Leaving Everything to Follow Christ June 5, 2026 — For Teshome Getachew, following Jesus while living near the Ethiopian-Somali border means walking a path marked by threats, fear, displacement, and uncertainty. Despite the dangers of being a Christian among...
Refusing to Reject JesusApril 29, 2026 — Haroji Wado, on Ethiopia’s western border with Sudan, is now a place where choosing a new faith means risking everything. For 18-year-old Zamzam Addaamaa, her only crime was loving Jesus....
Ready to Pay the PriceApril 23, 2026 — Persecution remains a persistent reality in South Central Ethiopia, where those who convert to Christianity face opposition, social rejection, and significant personal risk. In this region, the gospel is gradually taking...
Violence Increases Against Christian Communities in East Arsi, EthiopiaApril 14, 2026 — A series of deadly attacks targeting Christian communities in Ethiopia’s East Arsi Zone, in the Oromia Region, between late February and April, has raised deep concern among church leaders and...
We Must Not Ignore Christian Persecution in EthiopiaMarch 6, 2026 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow Nigeria’s continued presence on the Countries of Particular Concern list is a good sign that religious liberty still motivates the American soul. Beyond this, Rep. Chris...
Catholic Mission Compound Attacked in EthiopiaJanuary 30, 2026 — On Dec. 18, looters attacked Itang Catholic Mission in Ethiopia. The incident is a casualty of the longstanding conflict between the Anyuak and Nuer tribes. At dawn, starting at 5:30...
Genocide Concerns in Ethiopia December 4, 2025 — By Dr. Greg Cochran International Christian Concern (ICC) and other such organizations recently celebrated the Trump administration’s decision to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (officially adding the African nation to the CPC list). While ICC...
Persecution and Political Engagement October 30, 2025 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow Recently, The State of Theology Research Report, compiled by Ligonier Ministries, was released. In this latest study, most evangelical Christians (54%) agreed with...
From Suffering to Thanksgiving: God’s Design for the Offering July 17, 2025 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow In the days of Richard the Lionheart and colorful tales of Medieval romance amid crusader adventures, a Christian ruler dwelling well beyond the borders...
Testimony: Breaking Every ChainSeptember 18, 2024 — 9/18/2024 Somaliland (International Christian Concern) — Although Hamza’s journey out of Islam caused his friends and family to reject him, he soon found peace in Christ and a new community. ...
The Refugee Camp EconomyAugust 13, 2024 — By Lisa Navarrette, ICC Fellow When conflict and persecution happen, whole populations flee their homes, cross national borders, and end up in refugee camps. By 2030, more than 300 million people...
Al-Shabaab Violence Continues to EscalateJuly 6, 2023 — 07/06/2023 East Africa (International Christian Concern) – Al-Shabaab shows no signs of decline as violence remains on the rise in East Africa as the Islamic terrorist group made many headlines in...
Three Christians Killed by Government Forces in EthiopiaFebruary 6, 2023 — 2/6/2023 Ethiopia (International Christian Concern) - Three people were killed on Saturday in Ethiopia after attackers opened fire on a church in the city of Shashimani, located in the populous...
