Ethiopian teenage girls detained for two weeks after giving out books on ‘Case for Christianity’

October 12, 2016 — ICC Note: Christian girls rejoice in the midst of their persecution for sharing their faith in Babile, a town close to Harar city, Ethiopia. The Harar area is historically Muslim...

The Ugly Side of Ethiopia’s Economic Boom

March 25, 2016 — ICC Note: Ethiopia is experiencing one of the largest protest movements in decades due to political strife between the central government and the Oromo people group, but Christians and churches...

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...

The Refugee Camp Economy: How Refugee Camps Fuel Growth

March 24, 2025 — 03/24/2025 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – When conflict and persecution happen, whole populations flee their homes, cross national borders, and end up in refugee camps. By 2030, more than 300...

Eritrea: The North Korea of Africa

October 3, 2024 — By Linda Burkle, PhD, ICC Fellow In this age of instant news, we are bombarded with information. At times, we easily become numb or apathetic to the numerous reports of...

Indian Supreme Court Hears Case Related to Mass Religious Conversions

September 22, 2024 — 9/21/2024 India (International Christian Concern) — A fierce and prolonged legal battle is going on in the Supreme Court of India (SCI) in a case related to the “protection from arrest”...

Testimony: Breaking Every Chain

September 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 Economy

August 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...

Giving Voice to a Forgotten Nation: ICC Releases Eritrea Report

March 6, 2024 — 03/06/2024 Eritrea (International Christian Concern) – After seeing the rise of oppressive governments, ICC’s Africa Regional Team created a comprehensive report on a repressive regime that mainstream media often forgets:...

No Country Is Safe: Life as a Somali Christian

February 24, 2024 — by Matthew Often cited as the world's best example of a “failed state,” Somalia has for several decades suffered from lawlessness and deprivation. Much of the country is extremely dangerous...