Jan. 15, 2026 | Mali

Jihadis Threaten Christians, Close Churches

[16] prayers in [3] nations have been posted for Malian Christians.
Malian children receiving Action Bibles.
Malian children receiving Action Bibles.

Islamists are threatening at least nine Malian churches in an area close to the border with Burkina Faso. "The jihadis showed up on motorcycles on September 25, locked the doors to the churches and demanded each church pay the equivalent of a $1,200 tax to reopen," said a front-line worker. "The brethren from these churches were also denied the right to harvest their crops unless they pay the demanded amount or they deny Christ." The front-line worker said people in those communities fear what will happen when the terrorists return because the churches don't have the money to pay. Read More.

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This mother of a young child was recently granted bail but still faces trial for blasphemy.
Jan. 15, 2026 | Pakistan

Mother Jailed on False Blasphemy Charge

A Pakistani Christian was imprisoned for more than 18 months after being falsely accused of blasphemy. Her accusers are Muslim men offended that she had a Christian cross on the outside of her home. They didn't want to pass underneath it and demanded that she take it down, but she refused. Angered, the men ripped apart a Quran and scattered the pieces outside her home. When she stepped outside, saw the shreds of paper and picked them up to see what they were, the men ambushed her. Read More.

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Jan. 15, 2026 | Egypt

Evangelist to Muslims in Health Crisis

Brother Andreas, who has a passion to show the love of Christ to Muslims in Egypt, was diagnosed with a serious liver issue. Further testing, including a biopsy, is needed to find the cause. "Brother Andreas no longer receives a salary or healthcare due to his evangelistic activities among Muslims," said a front-line worker. Read More.

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