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Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event

Church in Africa

In this image taken from video, pop star Nicki Minaj joined faith leaders Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025, at the United Nations headquarters to lend support for protecting religious freedom, and addressing the rising levels of violence toward Christians in Nigeria. Minaj was invited to speak at the US mission to the United Nations by U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. (Credit: Joseph B. Frederick/AP.)

Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event

Nov 19
Associated Press

The Rev. Micah Bulus, left, a pastor who was kidnapped along with others from a service in November 2024, speaks with church members in Kaduna, northwestern Nigeria, Nov. 6, 2025. (Credit: Sunday Alamba/AP.)

Takeaways from AP’s report on the violence in northern Nigeria

Nov 19
Chinedu Asadu,
Associated Press

Protestors of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (Revolutionary Party) sing in Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Credit: Brian Inganga/AP.)

Catholic leaders lament attacks on democracy in Africa

Nov 19
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Baptist Reverend Micah Dulus speaks with church members in Kaduna, Nigeria, on Nov. 6, 2025. (Credit: Sunday Alamba/AP.)

In the violence plaguing Nigeria, many say everyone — Christian or Muslim — is a potential victim

Nov 18
Chinedu Asadu,
Associated Press

Police fire tear gas at protesters demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Credit: Gbemiga Olamikan/AP.)

More killings highlight growing ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria

Nov 13
Ngala Killian Chimtom

A returnee holds a training certificate issued by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Conakry, Guinea, Sept. 18, 2025. (Credit: Misper Apawu/AP.)

Catholic groups call on closer collaboration ahead of Luanda AU-EU partnership summit

Nov 12
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Mourners gathering for the funeral of someone who died during post-electoral violence in Arusha, Tanzania, on Nov. 4, 2025. (Credit: AP photo.)

Tanzania Catholic Church condemns the killings of protesters following disputed election

Nov 11
Associated Press

President Paul Biya of Cameroon raises his hand after being sworn in for a new term in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on Nov. 6, 2025. (Credit: Angel Ngwe/AP.)

Catholics in Cameroon not enthused as President Biya begins 8th term

Nov 7
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Women mourn the death of a family member following the attack by gunmen in north-central Nigeria on April 15, 2025. (Credit: Samson Omale/AP.)

Catholics welcome Trump designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

Nov 3
Ngala Killian Chimtom

People prepare for a funeral in the Zike farming community in Nigeria on April 15, 2025. (Credit: Samson Omale/AP.)

Trump declares Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” amid violence targeting Christians

Nov 1
Ngala Killian Chimtom

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