Entries by Jim

Guinea-Bissau at a Crossroads: Church Urges Calm and Prayer After Coup

Guinea-Bissau is entering a period of acute political uncertainty after the military seized control of the government this week, suspended the electoral process and installed a transitional president. The capital, Bissau, has been marked by roadblocks, closed markets and an atmosphere of tension, leaving communities anxious as they navigate yet another moment of national instability. […]

Faith Under Fire: The Plight and Resilience of Sudanese Christians in War

Rafat Samir, the General Secretary of the Sudan Evangelical Alliance and Chairman of the Sudan Evangelical Community Council, was recently hosted by Hope TV Kenya for a powerful interview on the state of Christianity in Sudan. He shared heartfelt insights on the suffering and resilience of Christians in Sudan amid the ongoing war. The episode […]

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Introducing the Newly Revised Africa Bible Commentary, Second Edition

The Africa Bible Commentary, Second Edition is here. This commentary continues the legacy of the groundbreaking first edition—the only full-Bible, single-volume commentary written entirely by African biblical scholars. Created for pastors, theology students, lay leaders, and believers across the continent, this edition provides a thoroughly African reading of Scripture that is both faithful to the […]

Malawian Church’s Call for Protection of Life and Family Values

Lilongwe, Malawi – November 12, 2025 Malawi’s major religious mother bodies have issued a strong joint statement expressing concern over a recent High Court judgment on abortion, warning that the ruling poses a serious threat to the protection of both mothers and unborn children. The statement, released on Wednesday, was signed by leaders of the […]

End Terror and Unite Nigeria

Communiqué issued at the end of the 60th Anniversary ofNigeria Evangelical Fellowship (NEF) held in Abuja on Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th November, 2025 The Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship (NEF), an alliance of Evangelical Churches and Mission Agencies in Nigeria, and a member of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) and the World Evangelical Alliance […]

AEA Participates in the 2025 Biennial International Research Conference

The Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) participated in the 2025 BiennialInternational Research Conference, held from 29th–31st October 2025 at AfricaInternational University (AIU), Nairobi, under the theme One New Humanity in Christ: Glory,Violence, and the Gospel of Peace in Africa. On 29th October, Jacqueline Gathungu, AEA Research Officer, presented a paper titled Youth,Violence, and the […]

Rev. Adv. Botrus Mansour installed as new Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 31, 2025) The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has installed Rev. Adv. Botrus Mansour as its new Secretary General, ushering in a new chapter for the global network of evangelicals representing 161 nations. His installation, alongside the new International Council, concluded a week of global gatherings in Seoul that brought together evangelical […]

Global Evangelical Leaders Unite in Seoul

Seoul, South Korea – October 27, 2025. Evangelical leaders from 124 countries have converged in Seoul for the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in the global evangelical movement. The gathering, held from October 27–31 at SaRang Church, brings together more than 900 international delegates and 5,000 Korean pastors and friends, […]

Dr. Master Matlhaope eulogises Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga

On behalf of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), I convey deepest condolences to the family of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and the nation of Kenya. Mr. Odinga was a true patriot and a leader. I’m sure he has raised equally patriotic successors, to ensure the nation’s future, economic and political stability despite […]