Economic Persecution (Part 1 of 5) March 9, 2026 — By Lisa Navarrette, ICC Fellow When persecution is discussed, it is usually framed in images of violence: burned churches, imprisoned pastors, mobs chanting in the streets. These images are real, and...
Herdsmen Responsible for Christian Massacre Put on TrialMarch 6, 2026 — This February, nine Fulani herdsmen went on trial for their role in organizing the June 2025 Benue massacre, which killed more than 270 Christians. The judge of the Federal High...
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...
As it Continues Closing Churches, Algeria Awaits its First Papal VisitFebruary 24, 2026 — A leading figure of ancient Christianity, Saint Augustine, came from a land now known as Algeria. The region remained heavily Christian until the onset of jihadist invasions of the 7th...
UN Report Suggests Possible Genocide in SudanFebruary 20, 2026 — A United Nations fact-finding mission for Sudan released a report Thursday claiming that the Rapid Support Forces, a nongovernmental militant group battling for control of Sudan, carried out a “coordinated...
U.S. Military Training Force Arrives in Nigeria February 17, 2026 — U.S. officials confirmed to the media that roughly 100 U.S. troops arrived in Nigeria on Monday, tasked with a mission to train and equip Nigerian anti-terror forces in their ongoing struggle against the...
Catholic Authorities: Over 100 Christians Killed, 90,000 Displaced in NigeriaFebruary 13, 2026 — The Catholic Diocese of Wukari has raised an urgent alarm over what it describes as relentless and systematic attacks by suspected Fulani militants across Southern Taraba State, leaving more than...
Villages in the DRC Decimated by ADF AttacksFebruary 13, 2026 — Mamove Village in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a once-busy trading center, was reduced to ashes on Feb. 1 as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) burned dozens of homes...
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Stem Persecution in NigeriaFebruary 12, 2026 — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, and Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), with the support of other lawmakers, introduced legislation that would require the...
At Least 70 Tiv Christians Feared Killed in Renewed Attacks in Taraba StateFebruary 7, 2026 — At least 70 members of the predominantly Christian Tiv ethnic group are feared dead following coordinated attacks on multiple communities in Chanchanji Council Ward of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba...
U.S. Rep. Vows to Advocate for Nigerian Christians After Meeting Plateau GovernorFebruary 5, 2026 — U.S. Rep. Riley Moore said he will continue to press for the protection of Christians in Nigeria following a meeting with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, as violence persists across...
Age of Concealment: How the Bible is Banned and SlanderedFebruary 5, 2026 — A concerted effort to rewrite, slander, or outright ban the Bible is happening around the globe. Some attacks are fully exposed and out in the open, while others are more...
Christian Orphan Dies in Kano State CustodyFebruary 3, 2026 — A Christian orphan taken from the Du Merci Orphanage in Nigeria and held by the Kano state government has died while still in state custody. The death occurred nearly 10...
Report Reveals Top Global Christian PersecutorsJanuary 30, 2026 — In a January 2026 report, the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) detailed some of the world’s top perpetrators of violence against Christians across five continents. The group, with the...
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...
1 Dead After Extremists Target Christian TeachersJanuary 29, 2026 — In northeast Kenya, schools have increasingly become sites of vulnerability rather than places of learning. For teachers serving in isolated communities under the shadow of extremist violence, each day brings...
