Tag: al shabaab

Somalia enters freefall following ISIS, al-Shabaab flurry

Somalia (MNN) — Darkness grows, hope remains

PUBLISHED ON 31 October, 2016 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, greg musselman, IDOP 2016, international day of prayer, IS, ISIS, islamic state, persecution, somalia, terrorists, voice of the martyrs canada, vom canada

Middle East Christians will keep wary eye during Easter

Middle East (MNN) –- Violence anticipated from Islamic extremists this Easter season.

PUBLISHED ON 25 March, 2016 BY Cliff Jeffery
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christians, easter, persecution

Islamic extremism, persecution, and you

International (MNN) — Want to help persecuted Christians? Read this, then act.

PUBLISHED ON 23 February, 2016 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ #IAmN, al shabaab, boko haram, international, ISIS, islamic extremism, michigan, persecuted christians, todd nettleton, usa, vom, worldwide

Mystery: why isn’t ISIS in Somalia?

Somalia (MNN) — Why hasn’t al-Shabaab joined the Islamic State in Somalia?

PUBLISHED ON 9 February, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, gospel, ISIS, persecution, somalia, voice of the martyrs usa

Garissa University reopens after Al Shabaab attack

Kenya (MNN) — With little fanfare, Garissa University reopens nine months after terror attack.

PUBLISHED ON 11 January, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christians, garissa, kenya, open doors, persecution, somalia

Muslims protect Christians from al-Shabaab

Kenya (MNN) — ‘Shoot us all or none at all.’

PUBLISHED ON 23 December, 2015 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, east africa, emily fuentes, garissa, kenya, open doors usa, persecution

Christian resources arrive amid U.S. visit, arrest

Kenya (MNN) — Politics, security, Great Commission cross paths in East Africa.

PUBLISHED ON 9 December, 2015 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ Abdimalik Jones, africa, al shabaab, Ben Carson, christian resources international, Garrissa, kenya, nairobi

Kenya enters Ramadan with threats from al-Shabaab

Kenya (MNN) — Kenya prepares to weather storm of persecution.

PUBLISHED ON 17 June, 2015 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, gospel, kenya, persecution, somalia, voice of the martyrs

Christians pray as al Shabaab recruits

Kenya (VCM) — Al Shabaab instills fear in the hearts of Kenyans as recruiting efforts continue.

PUBLISHED ON 10 June, 2015 BY Greg Yoder
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, kenya, terrorists

Al-Shabaab massacre leaves Kenyans wounded but unbowed

Kenya (Compassion) — Kenyans wounded but unbowed.

PUBLISHED ON 14 April, 2015 BY Ava Dixon
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, compassion international, garissa, kenya, massacre

Garissa: only the start?

Kenya (MNN) — Daystar increases security following Garissa attacks.

PUBLISHED ON 7 April, 2015 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, daystar university, garissa, kenya, nairobi, persecution, sindorf

Al-Shabaab standoff in Kenya ended

Kenya (MNN) — Christians targeted in Garissa al-Shabaab attack.

PUBLISHED ON 3 April, 2015 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christians, garissa, gospel, kenya, open doors usa, persecution, world watch list

Al-Shabaab threats: a concern for Christians?

Somalia (MNN) — Think al-Shabaab threats aren’t a big deal? Think again.

PUBLISHED ON 25 February, 2015 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, Mall of America, somalia, vom canada, West Edmonton Mall

Pray for Kenya

Kenya (MNN) — Terrorist strike hits close to home for indigenous ministry.

PUBLISHED ON 19 December, 2014 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian aid, indigenous missions, kenya, persecution, terrorists

Militants in Somalia grow stronger under cover of failed state chaos

Somalia (MNN) — Hardship for Christians increases in Somalia.

PUBLISHED ON 3 September, 2014 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, open doors, persecution, shariah, somalia, voice of the martyrs

New hope against backdrop of terrorism in Kenya

Kenya (MNN) — Despite weight of terrorism, church leaders rest and refresh in Kenya.

PUBLISHED ON 3 September, 2014 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, global advance, gospel, kenya

Al Shabaab hits where it hurts most

Somalia (MNN) — Crisis deepens as attacks increase.

PUBLISHED ON 6 August, 2014 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christians, gospel, open doors, persecution, somalia

Islamic insurgents murder 48 in attacks against Christians and World Cup

Kenya (MNN) — Attacks by al-Shabaab continue in Kenya.

PUBLISHED ON 17 June, 2014 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, islam, kenya, terrorism, western culture, world cup

North Africa needs your prayers

Africa (MNN) — Nigeria: a microcosm of the religious battle for northern Africa.

PUBLISHED ON 6 June, 2014 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ #muslimrage, al shabaab, boko haram, nigeria, prayer, terrorists

Buckner puts missions travel on hold

Kenya (MNN) — Ministry takes precaution in response to al-Shabaab threats.

PUBLISHED ON 30 May, 2014 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, buckner, kenya, radical islam, short-term missions, terrorists

Faithful to God’s call in Kenya

Kenya (MNN) — A Jonah-type story with a positive attitude.

PUBLISHED ON 16 May, 2014 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, calling, faith, kenya, mission work, the mission society

Threat of major attack cause for concern in Kenya

Kenya (MNN) — Security concerns mount in Kenya as Easter draws near.

PUBLISHED ON 7 April, 2014 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, gospel, kenya, somalia, voice of the martyrs usa

Kenya promises justice

Kenya (MNN) — Concern grows over string of terror attacks in Kenya.

PUBLISHED ON 3 April, 2014 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, attack, christians, gospel, kenya, mombasa, nairobi, open doors, persecuted church, somalia, terrorism

Deadly terrorist attack on church in Kenya

Kenya (MNN) — Terrorists kill six Christians in Kenya church attack.

PUBLISHED ON 25 March, 2014 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, gospel, kenya, open doors, terrorism

Al-Shabaab strikes again

Somalia (MNN) — Terrorists attack presidential palace, kill nine.

PUBLISHED ON 24 February, 2014 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, greg musselman, somalia, vcm, voice of the martyrs, vom canada

CBI grieves with partners in Kenya; calls believers worldwide to prayer

Kenya (MNN) — Gruesome accusations emerge as terrorists issue new threats.

PUBLISHED ON 30 September, 2013 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, cbi kenya, dr. david schuringa, islamic radicals, nairobi, prison ministry, terrorism, westgate mall

CBI grieves with partners in Kenya; calls believers worldwide to prayer

Kenya (MNN) — Gruesome details emerge as terrorists issue new threats.

PUBLISHED ON 30 September, 2013
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, cbi kenya, dr. david schuringa, islamic radicals, nairobi, prison ministry, terrorism, westgate mall

Nightmare siege in Kenya.

Kenya (MNN) — Open Doors calls for prayers re: Kenya hostage situation, Pakistan.

PUBLISHED ON 24 September, 2013 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, gospel, hostage, kenya, nairobi, open doors, somalia, terrorist, westgate mall

Islamic scholars issue fatwa against al-Shabab.

Somalia (MNN) — Somali Islamic scholars denounce al-Shabab.

PUBLISHED ON 20 September, 2013 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, persecution, somalia, voice of the martyrs

Islamic scholars issue fatwa against al-Shabaab

Somalia (MNN) — Somali Islamic scholars denounce al-Shabaab.

PUBLISHED ON 20 September, 2013
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, persecution, somalia, voice of the martyrs

A Christian mother goes missing in Somalia.

Somalia (MNN) — Islamic Militants Abduct Christian Mother of Two.

PUBLISHED ON 3 September, 2013 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, kidnapping, shamsa enow hussein, somalia, voice of the martyrs canada

A Christian mother goes missing in Somalia

Somalia (MNN) — Islamic militants abduct Christian mother of two.

PUBLISHED ON 3 September, 2013
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, kidnapping, shamsa enow hussein, somalia, voice of the martyrs canada

Spectre of war not far off in Somalia.

Somalia (MNN) — The threat of chaos hangs over the Church in Somalia.

PUBLISHED ON 14 August, 2013 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, gospel, islamist, open doors, persecution, somalia

Spectre of war not far off in Somalia

Somalia (MNN) — The threat of chaos hangs over the Church in Somalia.

PUBLISHED ON 14 August, 2013
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, gospel, islamist, open doors, persecution, somalia

Car explosion a suicide attack

Somalia (ODM) — Extremists crash gates of embassy housing with explosive-filled car.

PUBLISHED ON 31 July, 2013 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, car, christians, embassy, explosives, extremists, open doors usa, ramadan, somalia, suicide attack, turkey

Car explosion a suicide attack

Somalia (ODM) — Extremists crash gates of embassy housing with explosive-filled car.

PUBLISHED ON 31 July, 2013
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, car, christians, embassy, explosives, extremists, open doors usa, ramadan, somalia, suicide attack, turkey

Attack wounds Christ-followers but claims no lives

Kenya (MNN) — Attackers launch WWII grenade at believers in coastal Kenya

PUBLISHED ON 13 June, 2013
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, coastal kenya, earthquake miracle ministries churc, likoni, open doors south africa, WWII grenade

Somalia famine cost unnecessary lives

Somalia (MNN) — Somalia: worst famine in 25 years

PUBLISHED ON 8 May, 2013
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, baptist global response, christ, christians, extremist, famine, humanitarian aid, shelter, somalia, water

Gunmen target two church leaders in Kenya’s deadly Garissa region

Kenya (MNN) — One church leader killed; another wounded in targeted shooting in Kenya’s northeast

PUBLISHED ON 8 February, 2013
TOPICS:▼ abdi welli, al shabaab, church, garissa, gospel, ibrahim makunyi, kenya, open doors

Al-Shabaab strikes again in Kenya, this time killing a child

Kenya (MNN) — Somalia terrorists suspected in Kenyan Sunday school bombing

PUBLISHED ON 12 October, 2012
TOPICS:▼ al qaeda, al shabaab, eastleigh, kenya, muslim rage, nairobi, somalia, sunday school bombing, terrorists

Church attacks in Kenya condemned

Kenya (MNN) — Fear, shock, and grief mark Garissa church attacks

PUBLISHED ON 3 July, 2012
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, gospel, kenya, open doors, oppression, persecution, somalia

Al-Shabaab is headed north after detonating two bombs

Somalia (MNN) — Medical Teams International continues work with Somali refugees fleeing terror attacks

PUBLISHED ON 12 April, 2012
TOPICS:▼ al qaeda, al shabaab, kenya, medical teams international, refugees, somalia

Grenade kills two, injures 30 at Kenyan revival

Kenya (MNN) — Explosion at a Christian meeting likely a targeted attack against believers

PUBLISHED ON 5 April, 2012
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, compass direct news, grenade, kenya, persecution, revival

Somali Christian confirmed dead, decapitated

Somalia (MNN) — Somali Christian kidnapped, then beheaded by al Shabaab for faith

PUBLISHED ON 20 September, 2011
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christian, extremists, islam, open doors, persecution, somali, terrorists

Militants prevent aid to famine victims

Africa (MNN) — Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorism complicates aid shipments to most needy

PUBLISHED ON 3 August, 2011
TOPICS:▼ africa, al shabaab, drought, famine, terrorism

The dangerous ‘Road to Somalia’

Somalia (MNN) — Kenyans and Somalis work to breach line of persecution for the sake of the Gospel

PUBLISHED ON 12 July, 2011
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, borders, church planting, evangelism, frontline shepherds conference, kenya, muslims, persecution, refugee camps, refugees, somalia

Christian convert murdered — example to other Muslims

Somalia (MNN) — Murder of Christian convert sends a message, says VOM Canada

PUBLISHED ON 25 April, 2011
TOPICS:▼ africa, al shabaab, murder, muslim, somalia, vom canada

Sammy Tippit Ministries plans to provide resources for suffering believers

Somalia (MNN) — Slaughter of Somali woman illustrates persecution seen by ministry

PUBLISHED ON 19 January, 2011
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, persecution, sammy tippit ministries, somalia

Somalia spreads its conflict into Kenya

Somalia (MNN) — Somalia pursues Christians into Kenya

PUBLISHED ON 7 October, 2010
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christians, gospel, militants, persecution, somalia

Somalia uncertainties taking new twist

Somalia (MNN) — Government upheaval creates vacuum; insurgents train young ones as Islamist soldiers

PUBLISHED ON 22 September, 2010
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, christians, gospel, militants, osman abdullah fataho, persecution, somalia

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