All africa articles
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ArticleI went to Africa to tell stories – I didn’t expect God to change me
Ann-Louise Graham reflects on the lessons God taught her during her years living and working in West Africa. From witnessing the devastating effects of famine to seeing the gospel transform lives in unexpected places, her experiences in Niger taught her about gratitude, suffering, hope and trusting God’s sovereignty.
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OpinionWhat does God have to do with Miss World? The Eritrean beauty queen who changed my mind
When Alem Derege first heard about Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s first-ever representative at Miss World, she was intrigued by more than the beauty pageant itself. With the Miss World final taking place on Saturday 5 September, Alem reflects on how Snit’s story of faith, family, disability advocacy and discovering her Eritrean identity made her reconsider what a beauty pageant can stand for.
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OpinionA historic victory for girls: Colombia bans female genital mutilation
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm celebrates Colombia’s landmark decision to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM), becoming the first country in Latin America to ban the practice. Reflecting on her own studies and experiences, she explores why Christians should welcome this milestone while continuing to pray for the protection and dignity of women and girls around the world.
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ArticleEthiopia - the uncolonised beacon of African Christianity
Dr Sheila Akomiah-Conteh explains how Ethiopia escaped Western colonisation and the effect this had on the country’s faith and stability
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ArticleLife Lessons: Born in Kensington Palace
Anne Grainger, 92, royal by blood and birth, experienced divorce in her forties and this led to an encounter with Jesus, a voyage on a Mercy Ship and a new calling
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ArticleTravel has helped me develop a greater understanding of my faith and family
Marcia Dixon shares her own personal experiences of travelling the world, including her first trip to Jamaica, her country of origin, and the different expressions of church
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ArticleLives transformed
Conflict and hunger are impacting many in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the World Food Programme (WFP), 26.4 million people are projected to become acutely food insecure between January - June 2023, while 5.7 million people are internally displaced. 2.8 million children are acutely malnourished.
