Terrorist groups occupy between 40 and 50 percent of Burkina Faso. The military has battled these groups, some linked to ISIS, Al-Qaeda, or Boko Haram, since 2015.
Terrorism in Burkina Faso Displaces 2 Million People
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Intense Protests Rock Major Chinese Cities
Fierce protests have erupted in at least eight major Chinese cities. It comes after years of harsh zero-COVID policies, many of which kept people locked in their homes for months at a time.
Lebanon Fails to Reach Consensus for Fourth Time, Has Six Days to Choose a New President
“The old president (Aoun) finishes [his term] at the end of October, and we still have no consensus on who the next president will be,” Nuna of Triumphant Mercy Lebanon says. “We are going towards a vacuum, which means the prime minister will be taking over the […]
Coronavirus Lockdowns in China Expected Through 2023
China’s zero-COVID policy and repeated lockdowns are taking a toll on the world’s second-largest economy.
People Flee Bankrupt Sri Lanka as Inflation Rate Nears 60 Percent
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the island nation is bankrupt. He does not expect an immediate bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The inflation rate will soon reach 60 percent.
Heart4Iran and Biblica Partner to Bring God’s Word to Afghanistan
The world may have turned its back on Afghanistan, but the Lord is still working there. Biblica CEO Geof Morin says, “When you think of Afghanistan, think of the book of Acts. Think of believers moving through persecution but watching miracles unfold.”
Afghans Search for the One True God as their Country Falls Apart
Afghanistan continues its downward spiral. The economy is collapsing, and human rights violations fill the headlines.
Is Tunisia Headed for Another Arab Spring?
You may remember Tunisia as the birthplace of the Arab Spring. A new law and President Kais Saied’s ongoing power grabs dim the small North African country’s hopes for a brighter future.
Horizons International Provides Jobs for Struggling Lebanese
In a sea of Lebanon’s economic chaos, Horizons International is providing an oasis of job stability for local Christians.
Pastors, If Radio City Music Hall Shut Down the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular 20 Minutes Before the 11:00 Show with People in the Seats and for the Rest of the Year, You Might Want to Reconsider Having In-Person Services This Sunday and Going Forward for a While
The world-famous Rockettes have been forced to cancel the remainder of their Christmas Spectacular shows at Radio City Music Hall after production members were hit with COVID-19 on Friday as cases in New York City continue to climb.
Lebanon Raises Fuel Prices Again in Attempt to Fix Broken Economy
Lebanon’s new government is taking steps to fix the broken economy. It raised fuel prices for the second time in five days, part of a gradual effort to end subsidies.
Economic Hit Won’t Stop Kenya Hope’s Schools and Education Efforts
Kenya’s economy contracted for the first time in nearly three decades because of COVID-19. A trickle-down effect puts education even farther out of reach for most Kenyan kids.
