Fredrick Nzwili

Fredrick Nzwili is a journalist for Religion News Service.

The Last Pastor in Blockaded Sudan City Holds out for Remaining Christians

In the besieged Sudanese city of El-Fasher, the Rev. Daramali Abudigin is staying on, even as random bombs, stray bullets and hunger kill members of his flock.

Kenyan Clergy Protest President Ruto’s Plan To Build Church at Official Residence

Kenya President William Ruto, an evangelical Christian, has revealed plans to build a church at the State House, his official residence, at his own expense.

African Church Leaders Defend Migrants After Libya Bans Humanitarian Aid Agencies

African church leaders are speaking out against Libya’s move to shut down humanitarian organizations providing care to migrants and refugees being held in detention centers in the North African country. 

African Christian Leaders See Common Cause With an Incoming President Donald Trump

When it comes to defending Christianity and religious freedom and opposing abortion, Christian leaders like what they see in Trump.

In Nigeria, Fighting Between Methodist Groups Kills Three as Schism Turns Violent

United Methodist bishops said they warned their Global Methodist counterparts on Nov. 22 that tensions had reached a breaking point.

Breaking With Tradition, Kenyan Church Leaders Refuse Politicians’ Cash Donations

Catholic and Protestant leaders have objected that contributions from the government challenge their independence and make them complicit in corruption.

Africa’s Anglican Prelates Say Archbishop Welby’s Resignation Is Warning on Abuse

The response to Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's resignation among Anglican prelates in Africa has been complicated by their criticism of Welby's position on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ inclusion, and their membership in GAFCON.

After UMC Approves Same-Sex Marriage, Unrest Breaks Out in Liberian Church

The United Methodist Church in Liberia has been roiled in recent days over its position on marriage for same-sex couples after the global denomination voted to strike a 40-year-old condemnation of homosexuality from its governing document.

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