For several years, Ramesh lived with painful stomach problems and swelling in his body. He searched for healing wherever he could find it. Despite visiting the hospital and seeking help from local witchdoctors, he found no relief.

DRC (MNN) – In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), entire Christian communities are running into the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Earlier this month, more than 80 Christians were killed in a series of Islamist attacks.

Myanmar (MNN) — Famous Christian author C.S. Lewis once said, “God whispers to us in our pleasures… but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Sometimes, that pain looks like war.

In a small thread factory, among humming machines and long hours, Safia felt out of place.

For three years, she followed Jesus. But she could not read. The Word of God reached her only through others: at church, through a pastor, or someone reading aloud to her. Because of this, she believed she could not share her faith.

Nigeria (MNN) — The United States House Appropriations Committee has advanced a State Department funding bill with strings attached for Nigeria. 

Kenya (MNN) — A series of attacks in communities along a key highway in Kenya have left families mourning and looking for justice. 

International (MNN) – A new report shows that of the five countries accounting for the highest numbers of terrorism related deaths, only two nations are experiencing a recent uptick in violence: Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria saw a 46% jump from 2024 to 2025, with 750 total deaths by terrorism last year. In the DRC, the toll rose from 365 in 2024 to 467 in 2025, a 28 percent increase.

Ethiopia (MNN) — Many ethnic groups in Ethiopia are still unaware of the hope found in Christ. The Argobba people are one of them — but reaching them comes with a unique challenge: they are constantly on the move.

Near the border of India and Nepal, where most still have little or no access to the gospel, a quiet transformation is unfolding that a watching village cannot ignore.

Myanmar (MNN) — Myanmar’s crisis deepens after a widely disputed election.

Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been sworn in as the country’s new president, five years after he ousted a government chosen by the people. “It’s essentially a continuation of the old guard,” Greg Kelley of Unknown Nations says.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (MNN) — On April 1, the ISIS-affiliated terrorist group known as the Allied Democratic Forces killed at least 43 people in northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. An image can convey complex meaning with depth often more effectively than a verbal description.

Two sets of images were provided by our Strategic Outpost Leader in Sudan, which tell the full story of faith in this region.

India (MNN) — A new source of trouble is coming for Christians in India’s Maharashtra State. On March 5, 2026, the state cabinet approved a bill proposing a new anti-conversion law. For those following our reports on India, you know this type of law creates many difficulties for Christians and other minorities.

Hamid (name changed for protection) quietly crossed the border to join a secure gathering of Pashtun believers, gathered for training. Despite the risks, 25 participants attended…

Iran (MNN) — Last week, indirect talks between Iran and the US mediated by Oman ended with hope for another round of negotiations. Yet within Iran, dialogue is dangerous as the government cracks down on dissenting voices.

Nigeria (MNN) — On Tuesday, radical Muslim militants attacked two villages in western Nigeria and killed at least 162 people. It is the deadliest Islamist attack Nigeria has seen in several months.

Pakistan (MNN) — Freedom fighters and security forces in Balochistan, Pakistan clashed this weekend to a degree not seen for decades.

Pakistan (MNN) — This December, the Islamabad High Court of Pakistan issued a ruling ending the practice of employing only Christians in highly dangerous and undesirable sanitation and sewerage jobs.

Kiaan (name changed for protection) was born into a Hindu family. As a young boy, he had serious problems with socializing and focusing. As a result, his parents decided not to send him to school. He grew up in the house like an animal.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (MNN) — Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a peace accord on December 4. However, the troubles with the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have not ended.