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It's Friday, June 12th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Hundreds of Nigerians freed from Boko Haram captivity after months Ready for some good news? Hundreds of Nigerians, who had been abducted by Boko Haram Muslim militants during a devastating March attack, have just been freed after months in captivity, reports International Christian Concern. It's one of the largest releases of hostages in the region in recent years.  Officials claim that the Nigerian army rescued 360 captives from a remote hideout in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State near the border with the country of Cameroon. However, local community leaders insist that local negotiations, rather than military action, secured their freedom. Pentagon on lock down over “air quality issue” On June 11th, the Pentagon was placed on lockdown after officials detected an “air quality issue” inside the building, reports NewsNation.com. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the War Department activated standard safety procedures, including a “shelter-in-place order for affected areas. The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.” Trump adds SAVE Act to Pentagon reconciliation bill Despite the fact that the U.S. Senate has failed to make progress towards passing the much-needed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE America Act, which would secure our nation's elections, President Donald Trump is not throwing in the towel. In a post on Truth Social, he just announced a huge move to get the act passed by adding it directly to the upcoming $350 billion Pentagon reconciliation bill. This way, the legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, rather than the 60 votes needed under current rules. Referencing the SAVE Act, he wrote, “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT … will protect our Elections for Generations to come.  Our Warriors protect our most Sacred Rights, and Voting is at the top. Time to defend that Right for every American!” Yesterday, President Trump made these comments from the Oval Office. TRUMP: “All voters must show photo I.D.  So, you go to vote and show photo ID. Not complicated. But who could oppose it? … “All voters must show a little thing called proof of citizenship. No mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military, or travel. So, we're being very progressive. We just don't want cheating. You see what's happening in California. They're rigging the election.” Urge your two U.S. Senator to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE Act by calling 202-224-3121. That's 202-224-3121. Suspicious newly registered homeless votes in LA Mayoral race In a suspicious turn of events to block Spencer Pratt's candidacy for Los Angeles mayor, thousands of homeless voters were registered to vote at Los Angeles  shelters — despite many not living there or the facilities not having any beds at all, reports the New York Post. As Spencer Pratt was eliminated by Nithya Raman in the mayor's race during additional counting of votes on June 8th, one drop-in center, St. Joseph Center in Venice, which had received $600,000 from Nithya Raman, had 185 registered voters at the address but offers absolutely no accommodations.  After the New York Post inquired about this suspicious activity, the photograph of Raman presenting a check to St. Joseph's was taken down from its website. The revelations have prompted U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli to say he will investigate the concerns uncovered by The New York Post and “follow the evidence” to see if the law has been broken.  A review of records shows 7,600 voters tied to homeless shelters and service providers. The largest concentration of homeless voters was at the Midnight Mission in Skid Row, where voting records show 1,160 registrations — but its website shows it only has beds for 9% of that number -- 84 men and 36 women. Something stinks in Denmark! Proverbs 17:23 says, "A wicked man takes a covert bribe from his bosom to pervert the ways of justice." ACLU asserts a “religious right” to abortion in Indiana The Thomas More Society is weighing in on a pending ACLU-inspired abortion case before the Indiana Supreme Court, urging the state's highest jurists not to recognize a so-called “right” to abortion under the guise of religious freedom, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Indiana law bans most surgical abortions. Sadly, chemical abortions persist due to mail-order Abortion Kill Pills, which the state legislature has so far been unable to quash. The ACLU suit claims that denying Indiana mothers abortions would violate Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a 2015 law that says that government may not “substantially burden a person's exercise of religion.” Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita has appealed, and the Indiana Supreme Court agreed in April to take the case. Oral arguments are set to begin in September. Thomas Olp with the Thomas Moore Society, said, “This case is a Trojan Horse. The ACLU and its clients want to call this religious liberty, but it isn't—not under any historically honest understanding of the term. From Cicero to John Locke to the framers of Indiana's Constitution, the natural law tradition that gave us religious freedom has never treated the taking of innocent life as an exercise of religion.” Missionary David Brainerd had a heart to see Indians saved And finally, on June 12, 1744, David Brainerd was ordained by the Presbyterian Church to be a missionary to the New England Indians. He first went to an Indian village on the Housatonic River in Connecticut. Then, he studied the Algonquin languages in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. According to the Generations-published Taking the Americas for Jesus, Brainerd loved the Indians which is why he wanted them to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. He said, “I taught that men are sinners. All sinners will be judged by God. Then, I told them that Christ could save them. Christ was a great Savior.  All who believe in Jesus will be saved.” Even living in a wigwam and missing many meals, Brainerd was undeterred.  Indian witch doctors tried to poison him. He asked, “Why can't your magic harm me?” Sometimes Indians trusted in Christ. But many did not want to leave their idols. In 1745, Brainerd went to an Indian tribe in New Jersey where 100 Indians converted to Christianity. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!” He died from tuberculosis on October 9, 1747, at the young age of 29.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, June 12th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Today's HeadlinesFreedom for some, continued struggles for many in NigeriaAs war displaces Lebanese families, SAT-7 reminds children: ‘You Are Not Alone'Summer Bible Camps launch in 13 countries to reach thousands of kids

At least 360 abductees were rescued by the Nigerian army from an enclave linked to a terrorist group in northeastern Borno State. Most of them being women and children. While the Nigerian Army says the rescue followed weeks of planning and intelligence-led operations that achieved "complete tactical surprise," overwhelming the terrorists and forcing them to abandon their positions and flee into the surrounding mountainous terrain, a different account has emerged. A local group, the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSAYA) says that it facilitated the unconditional release of the abductees and had been in contact with the militants, while online conversations speculate negotiations and possible ransom. We hear from a security expert. And a Rwandan genocide survivor Sabin Nkusi shares how her experiences have driven her commitment to supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

More than 50 people were killed during an attack on a Christian area in the city of Jos on Palm Sunday in Nigeria. More attacks occurred during Easter weekend. But not every attack on Nigerian Christians makes international news. Listen this week as Matthew Hanson, who leads VOM USA's work in West and Central Africa, explains how VOM responds to Christian persecution. He'll explain how VOM helps persecuted Christians meet immediate needs like food, clothing, and shelter; then also serves to assist with longer-term needs for emotional and spiritual healing. "We want to see both [physical and spiritual needs being met], because we want to see the church strengthened," Matthew says. Matthew also tells stories from the field, including that of a woman kidnapped and enslaved by Boko Haram, one of six jihadist groups currently attacking Christians in northern Nigeria. She told Matthew, "Each day, Jesus spoke to me and strengthened my faith, and I did not give up."

Borno Gov Praises Tinubu But Indicates Army Didn't Rescue 416 Women, Kidshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/borno-gov-praises-tinubu-but-indicates-army-didnt-rescue-416-women-kids/#AFN #army #Babagana #Borno #BOSYA #Ngoshe #Gwoza #Maiduguri #Pulka #Zulum Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum may have given a clearer picture and addressed some fundamental issues in the Press Release issued by the Nigerian Army on Saturday that caused mixed reactions among members of the public, especially Borno Youths under the umbrella body of Borno South Youth Alliance, BOSYA who had condemned the military for saying in the press release that its men rescued 360 out of the 416 women and children held hostage by the Boko haram terrorists based on intelligence driven efforts that made the terrorists to flee and abandoned their victims upon sighting the superior power of the men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, with some of the terrorists arrested, but, the State Governor, Babagana Zulum while speaking during his assessment visit to Pulka community on Monday, said, 434  victims out of the total numbers of people kidnapped early this year in Ngoshe community by the Boko Haram terrorists have regained freedom, specifically stating that; "357 captives walked free in the latest coordinated effort, other captives had been released in phases over the preceding months, bringing the total number of freed captives to 434", this, we had reported that Youths in Borno State under the umbrella body of Borno South Youth Alliance, BOSYA has insisted that the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did nothing to secure the release of the 416 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists for more than 90 days they were taken into the bush since March 2026, also, the youth group dismissed and rejected the  report of the Nigerian Army who had alleged that its men rescued 360 out of the 416 people held hostage through intelligent driven efforts, saying, they have an audio record of the conversation they had with the Boko Haram terrorists on Friday June 5th, 2026 before the Boko Haram terrorists decided to release the captives willingly, adding, "If they paid ransom, they should come out and tell Nigerians, which we have the full details if ransoms was paid or not, as Senator Ali Ndume automatically started thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is there something Nigerians Need to know that is Hidden", it maybe recalled that we have reported that barely a day after President Donald Trump of the United States of America, the USA announced the killing of Abu Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, ISIS in a joint operation with Nigeria soldiers in Borno State, a new video of the abducted 416 women and children in Boko Haram captivity has been released in addition to a gory video earlier released by the terrorists wherein they beheaded almost six men who the insurgents said tried to escape among the kidnapped victims, this had led to public outcry and demonstrations, but according to Punch Newspaper, protesters are reportedly denied the rights to protest in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, saying, the Army reportedly deployed tanks and heavily armed personnel to Filling Polo, the venue of the recent planned protest, forcing the demonstrators to withdraw, quoting Samaila Kaigama, leader of the protesters, as saying; the atmosphere created by the military deployment made it impossible for citizens to continue with the demonstration, that the development is deeply disturbing in a constitutional democracy, it may also be recalled that we had reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria may have kept mute since more than 48 hours a faction of the Boko Haram terrorists showed off 416 people mostly women and children kidnapped and held hostage when the members of the Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad, JAS, launched a large scale combat actions between 4th to 6th March 2026 against the men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, overran the Africa country military base at Ngoshe, killing several soldiers, a figure the Nigeria authority disputed to be 14 after several reports indicated that more than 40 soldiers were killed during the attack, in addition to more than 100 civilians including Chief Iman of Ngoshe alongside the community elders killed during the coordinated attacks that lasted days at Ngoshe community in Gwoza local government area of Borno state, this, during the attacks, numbers of people were also taken hostage by the insurgents, with speculations indicating that the hostages are apparently being held at the rugged terrain of the Mandara Mountains, which sit wide across the Nigeria border with Cameroon, in the released video, one of the spokespersons of the Boko Haram group said they decided to release a proof of life video of the 416 women and children in their captivity, following the demands made  #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

En RD Congo, la province de Bunia, en Ituri, reste l'épicentre de l'épidémie d'Ebola. 86 personnes y sont décédées et 488 cas confirmés y ont été recensé. Ces chiffres sont provisoires car tout le monde ne peut pas encore être testé, les autorités congolaises ne communiquent plus les cas suspects. C'est dans ce contexte que la Commissaire de l'Union européenne, Hadja Labib a effectué une visite de terrain. 

Borno Youths Insist Govt, Army Did Nothing, 416 Women, Kids Freed Willinglyhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/borno-youths-insist-govt-army-did-nothing-416-women-kids-freed-willingly/#AFN #army #Borno #BOSYA #Ngoshe #Gwoza #Maiduguri #Tinubu Youths in Borno State under the umbrella body of Borno South Youth Alliance, BOSYA  has insisted that the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did nothing to secure the release of the 416 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists for more than 90 days they were taken into the bush since March 2026, also, the youth group dismissed and rejected the  report of the Nigerian Army who had alleged that its men rescued 360 out of the 416 people held hostage through intelligent driven efforts, saying, they have an audio record of the conversation they had with the Boko Haram terrorists on Friday June 5th, 2026 before the Boko Haram terrorists decided to release the captives willingly, adding, "If they paid ransom, they should come out and tell Nigerians, which we have the full details if ransoms was paid or not, as Senator Ali Ndume automatically started thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is there something Nigerians Need to know that is Hidden", it maybe recalled that we have reported that barely a day after President Donald Trump of the United States of America, the USA announced the killing of Abu Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, ISIS in a joint operation with Nigeria soldiers in Borno State, a new video of the abducted 416 women and children in Boko Haram captivity has been released in addition to a gory video earlier released by the terrorists wherein they beheaded almost six men who the insurgents said tried to escape among the kidnapped victims, this had led to public outcry and demonstrations, but according to Punch Newspaper, protesters are reportedly denied the rights to protest in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, saying, the Army reportedly deployed tanks and heavily armed personnel to Filling Polo, the venue of the recent planned protest, forcing the demonstrators to withdraw, quoting Samaila Kaigama, leader of the protesters, as saying; the atmosphere created by the military deployment made it impossible for citizens to continue with the demonstration, that the development is deeply disturbing in a constitutional democracy, it may also be recalled that we had reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria may have kept mute since more than 48 hours a faction of the Boko Haram terrorists showed off 416 people mostly women and children kidnapped and held hostage when the members of the Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad, JAS, launched a large scale combat actions between 4th to 6th March 2026 against the men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, overran the Africa country military base at Ngoshe, killing several soldiers, a figure the Nigeria authority disputed to be 14 after several reports indicated that more than 40 soldiers were killed during the attack, in addition to more than 100 civilians including Chief Iman of Ngoshe alongside the community elders killed during the coordinated attacks that lasted days at Ngoshe community in Gwoza local government area of Borno state, this, during the attacks, numbers of people were also taken hostage by the insurgents, with speculations indicating that the hostages are apparently being held at the rugged terrain of the Mandara Mountains, which sit wide across the Nigeria border with Cameroon, in the released video, one of the spokespersons of the Boko Haram group said they decided to release a proof of life video of the 416 women and children in their captivity, following the demands made across to them by the Borno South Youths Alliance, BOSYA, and according to the statement issued by the BOSYA when they made the video public on Friday April 10, 2026, the Youths group called on Federal Government and governments at all level to ensure the hostages are released, saying specifically that; "we have witnessed cases in states such as Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi where abducted victims regained freedom following interventions by individuals such as Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, we therefore expect equal urgency and commitment in addressing the plight of the Ngoshe victims, no region or group of citizens should be treated with less priority". #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

One dead and several wounded in a fresh surge of violence near the occupied West Bank following the checkpoint killing of a Palestinian infant.Israeli warplanes strike a Hezbollah command centre in Beirut, defying a direct warning from U.S. President Donald Trump and threatening to collapse peace talks with Iran.US Central Command shoots down two Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz following a night of missile exchanges.Iran's World Cup soccer team arrives in Mexico after diplomatic tensions forced a last-minute training move from the U.S.Peruvians vote in a presidential runoff election today, choosing their ninth leader in a decade.The Nigerian army frees three hundred and sixty hostages from a Boko Haram stronghold, though officials confirm two infants died during the rescue.At least twelve people are wounded after a shootout breaks out at a crowded community festival in Toledo, Ohio.Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe this week for bilateral talks in France and Ireland before attending the G7 Summit.A strict new U.K. passport rule creates a bureaucratic trap for thousands of Canadian dual citizens ahead of summer travel.Prince's estate unseals vault to release new track on what would have been his 68th birthday.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a Nigerian military operation against the militant group, Boko Haram.

More Christians are being killed in northern Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. In this episode of Give Me Liberty, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Brad Brandon, founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, to discuss the brutal reality facing Christians in Africa's most dangerous region. Brad shares firsthand accounts of mass killings, attacks on Christian villages, the rise of Boko Haram and Fulani extremists, and the growing humanitarian crisis affecting millions. He also explains why the Gospel remains the ultimate answer to persecution, violence, and radicalism. Topics include:• Christian persecution in Nigeria• Boko Haram and Fulani violence• Martyrdom and the global Church• The role of the United States• Reaching Muslims with the Gospel• Hope amid suffering. Despite unimaginable hardship, God is at work. Thousands of Muslims have come to faith in Christ through the ministry of Across Nigeria, proving that the light of the Gospel shines brightest in the darkest places. Learn more about Across Nigeria: https://acrossnigeria.orgSubscribe for more conversations defending life, liberty, and truth.

In this powerful episode of CURE America, Donald T. Eason sits down with Stephen Osemwegie, President and Founder of Save Nigeria Group USA, for an urgent conversation about the escalating persecution of Christians in Nigeria.   Stephen delivers a sobering report from the ground, revealing that Nigeria has become one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. He shares how Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants are targeting Christian communities, burning churches, and displacing millions in their pursuit of an Islamic caliphate. With over 11 million people internally displaced and thousands killed in recent years, Stephen explains why this crisis demands international attention.   He also shares his personal journey from Nigeria to the United States and how discovering camps filled with displaced Christians compelled him to launch Save Nigeria Group USA — an organization providing humanitarian aid, raising awareness, and advocating for the persecuted church.   Donald and Stephen discuss the role of U.S. policy, the need for stronger action against terrorist sponsors, and how American churches and believers can respond. Stephen also announces the Save Nigeria Rally, happening June 20, 2026, at Lafayette Park across from the White House in Washington, D.C.   If you care about religious freedom, the persecuted church, and standing with our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, this is an episode you won't want to miss.     Watch now and learn how you can help. Visit: SaveNigeriaGroupUSA.org

Mit Bischof Bruno Ateba Edo SAC (Bistum Maroua-Mokolo), Kamerun Kamerun gilt wegen seiner kulturellen, sprachlichen und religiösen Vielfalt oft als „Afrika im Kleinen. Doch politische Spannungen, Armut, Flüchtlingsbewegungen und die Bedrohung durch Boko Haram stellen besonders den Norden des Landes vor besondere Herausforderungen. Wie geht es der Kirche unter diesen Bedingungen und welche Hoffnung kann sie den Menschen geben? Darüber sprechen wir mit Bischof Bruno Ateba Edo aus dem Bistum Marua-Mokolo im Norden Kameruns.

Une opération de sécurité impliquant l'armée et la police, baptisée « Opération Savannah Shield », est en cours depuis plusieurs mois dans le nord-ouest et la bande centrale du Nigeria. Plusieurs groupes terroristes liés à al-Qaïda au Maghreb islamique et au groupe État islamique, mais aussi des éléments d'Ansaru et de Boko Haram, sont désormais bien enracinés dans toute cette zone. Dans l'État de Niger, ces groupes opèrent au sein de réseaux interconnectés. Des factions islamistes se sont parfois alliées à des gangs criminels profitant de cette couverture locale pour dissimuler leurs mouvements. Ils mènent des attaques dans des zones éloignées avant de se replier vers des cachettes établies au sein des communautés environnantes dans la réserve forestière de Kainji. De notre correspondant dans la région, James est le catéchumène du village d'Ifana. Depuis 202, cette localité de l'État de Niger, au Nigeria, est la cible d'attaques régulières d'un groupe de bandits. La situation s'aggrave en 2025 quand ce gang criminel mène un raid spectaculaire, obligeant James et toute sa communauté à s'enfuir à pied sur près de 30 kilomètres. « Deux hélicoptères blancs survolent la zone, puis ces deux hélicoptères blancs font des allers-retours au-dessus de la zone. Et à un moment donné, ils cessent de survoler la zone », se souvient-il. En contrôlant le ciel, le plan est imparable. Les bandits pillent les habitations du hameau où James réside avec sa famille. Ils s'occupent d'un des sites d'orpaillage proche d'Ifana. Et surtout, ces hommes armés volent de façon méticuleuse le bétail et les stocks de céréales. James confie : « Sincèrement je pensais qu'il s'agissait d'une équipe de secours, sans savoir qu'il s'agissait en fait de bandits. Quand nous avons compris qu'il s'agissait de bandits, nous étions terrorisés, car ils nous avaient encerclés au sol et volaient également au-dessus de nous ; nous avons alors perdu tout espoir de nous en sortir vivants. » Comme Ifana, Kasuwan Daji, situé sur le corridor menant à la forêt de Kainji, est un autre village martyr de l'État de Niger. Ibrahim est l'adjoint de l'imam de cette localité. Le 3 janvier 2026, un raid d'une faction salafiste extrémiste extermine 60 personnes. Les assaillants opèrent sans aucune résistance en face d'eux. Ibrahim est l'un des 15 hommes vivant encore dans les ruines de ce village à moitié détruit : « Ce matin, nous avons fui une nouvelle attaque, tandis que le gouvernement reste silencieux face à la situation sans rien faire. Il faudrait au moins envoyer des agents de sécurité dans le village pour que nous puissions dormir en paix. Les maisons ont été incendiées, nous avons déblayé les lieux pour pouvoir y rester ; cependant, nous avons peur d'être tués par eux, car les maisons encore debout sont ouvertes et n'ont pas de portes. » Après avoir payé une rançon à leurs envahisseurs, les habitants d'Ifana eux ont pu retourner sur leurs terres. Mais ces bandits occupent toujours une partie de cette localité. À lire aussiNigeria: la fermeture de l'école Saint Mary prolongée en raison de l'insécurité dans le nord-ouest [1/3] À lire aussi«Ils rôdent dans les environs»: des ex-otages vulnérables face à l'insécurité dans le nord-ouest du Nigeria [2/3]

416 Women, Children Beg For Help Day After US, Nigeria Killing ISIS Leaderhttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/416-women-children-beg-for-help-day-after-us-nigeria-killing-isis-leader/#AFN #Bola #Borno #BOSYA #Chad #Donald #Ngoshe #Gwoza #Oyo #Sahel #Tinubu #Trump #US Barely a day after President Donald Trump of the United States of America, the USA announced the killing of Abu Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, ISIS in a joint operation with Nigeria soldiers in Borno State, a new video of the abducted 416 women and children in Boko Haram captivity has been released in addition to a gory video earlier released by the terrorists wherein they beheaded almost six men who the insurgents said tried to escape among the kidnapped victims, this had led to public outcry and demonstrations, but according to Punch Newspaper, protesters are reportedly denied the rights to protest in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, saying, the Army reportedly deployed tanks and heavily armed personnel to Filling Polo, the venue of the recent planned protest, forcing the demonstrators to withdraw, quoting Samaila Kaigama, leader of the protesters, as saying; the atmosphere created by the military deployment made it impossible for citizens to continue with the demonstration, that the development is deeply disturbing in a constitutional democracy, it maybe recalled that we had reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria may have kept mute since more than 48 hours a faction of the Boko Haram terrorists showed off 416 people mostly women and children kidnapped and held hostage when the members of the Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad, JAS, launched a large scale combat actions between 4th to 6th March 2026 against the men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, overran the Africa country military base at Ngoshe, killing several soldiers, a figure the Nigeria authority disputed to be 14 after several reports indicated that more than 40 soldiers were killed during the attack, in addition to more than 100 civilians including Chief Iman of Ngoshe alongside the community elders killed during the coordinated attacks that lasted days at Ngoshe community in Gwoza local government area of Borno state, this, during the attacks, numbers of people were also taken hostage by the insurgents, with speculations indicating that the hostages are apparently being held at the rugged terrain of the Mandara Mountains, which sit wide across the Nigeria border with Cameroon, in the released video, one of the spokespersons of the Boko Haram group said they decided to release a proof of life video of the 416 women and children in their captivity, following the demands made across to them by the Borno South Youths Alliance, BOSYA, and according to the statement issued by the BOSYA when they made the video public on Friday April 10, 2026, the Youths group called on Federal Government and governments at all level to ensure the hostages are released, saying specifically that; "we have witnessed cases in states such as Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi where abducted victims regained freedom following interventions by individuals such as Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, we therefore expect equal urgency and commitment in addressing the plight of the Ngoshe victims, no region or group of citizens should be treated with less priority". #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

Le changement climatique a des effets visibles sur nos paysages. Derrière les chiffres et les rapports scientifiques, ce sont des territoires, des écosystèmes et des vies humaines qui sont bouleversés. C'est le cas notamment de la région du lac Tchad. Situé à la frontière entre le Niger, le Nigeria, le Cameroun et le Tchad, ce bassin hydrographique était l'une des plus grandes réserves d'eau douce du continent. Après avoir rétréci à une vitesse alarmante pendant plusieurs décennies, désormais, sous l'effet du changement climatique : il s'agrandit ! Au gré des pluies, le lac se métamorphose… Cela peut sembler une bonne nouvelle pour les ressources en eau de la région, mais c'est un véritable bouleversement pour les populations qui dépendent de l'agriculture et de la pêche pour leur survie quotidiennement menacée par les attaques de Boko Haram. Un reportage de Carol Valade, envoyé spécial pour RFI. Carol a rendez-vous sur les rives du lac, côté tchadien à Kisra avec Mahamat Mbomi. Mahamat est chauffeur pour le Comité International de la Croix-Rouge. Avec ses économies, il s'est lancé dans l'agriculture, mais tout ne s'est pas passé comme prévu... Avec les éclairages de Florence Sylvestre, directrice de recherches à l'IRD, l'Institut de la recherche pour le développement, professeur associé à l'Université de N'Djamena, qui étudie le climat et les ressources en eau du Sahel.

Le changement climatique a des effets visibles sur nos paysages. Derrière les chiffres et les rapports scientifiques, ce sont des territoires, des écosystèmes et des vies humaines qui sont bouleversés. C'est le cas notamment de la région du lac Tchad. Situé à la frontière entre le Niger, le Nigeria, le Cameroun et le Tchad, ce bassin hydrographique était l'une des plus grandes réserves d'eau douce du continent. Après avoir rétréci à une vitesse alarmante pendant plusieurs décennies, désormais, sous l'effet du changement climatique : il s'agrandit ! Au gré des pluies, le lac se métamorphose… Cela peut sembler une bonne nouvelle pour les ressources en eau de la région, mais c'est un véritable bouleversement pour les populations qui dépendent de l'agriculture et de la pêche pour leur survie quotidiennement menacée par les attaques de Boko Haram. Un reportage de Carol Valade, envoyé spécial pour RFI. Carol a rendez-vous sur les rives du lac, côté tchadien à Kisra avec Mahamat Mbomi. Mahamat est chauffeur pour le Comité International de la Croix-Rouge. Avec ses économies, il s'est lancé dans l'agriculture, mais tout ne s'est pas passé comme prévu... Avec les éclairages de Florence Sylvestre, directrice de recherches à l'IRD, l'Institut de la recherche pour le développement, professeur associé à l'Université de N'Djamena, qui étudie le climat et les ressources en eau du Sahel.

Gwamnan jahar Borno Babagana Umara Zullum ya ce, gwamnati da jami'an tsaro na ƙoƙarin ceto daliban makaranta da aka sace a makarantar firamare a ƙauyen Mussa dake ƙaramar Hukumar Askira- Uba. Gwamna Zulum ya bayyana haka ne ya yin wata ziyarar jaje da ya kai Askira Uba dangane da iftila'in da ake dangantawa da Boko Haram. Ziyarar na zuwa ne yayin da aka shiga kwanaki na 5 da sace daliban ciki harda kanan yara. Shugabar kula da ilimi na ƙaramar Hukumar Askira-Uba, Hajiya Fatsuma Adamu Askira ta bayyana mana halin da ake ciki, a tattaunawarta da Ahmad Abba. Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron cikakkiyar hirar.

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Cette attaque du groupe jihadiste Boko Haram qui a visé une base militaire de l'armée tchadienne située à Barka Tolorom, sur la rive du lac Tchad. Le bilan officiel est d'au moins 23 morts et 26 blessés, tandis que les opérations de ratissage sont en cours.

Turkey's efforts to expand its influence in West Africa could be threatened by attacks on Mali's military regime, as Ankara pledges support while its growing security cooperation with Bamako faces new pressure. Ankara has strongly condemned attacks by Tuareg separatists and Al Qaeda-linked jihadists on Mali's military government. The attacks began last weekend, killed the defence minister and handed over control of key territory. Turkey has built ties with Mali over the past two decades, but since Mali's military rulers took power in 2021, that relationship has shifted sharply towards security. “Since 2010, that expansion has been much more rapid,” said Professor Sedat Aybar, director of the Asia Pacific Africa Studies Centre at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul. “It starts on humanitarian grounds and then evolves toward economic cooperation, followed by security and military aid, and capacity building for the Malian military, particularly against terrorist activities in the north.” Russia vows to keep forces in Mali despite warning from separatists to withdraw Security expansion Turkey has signed several security and defence agreements with Mali's military rulers, mainly focused on training and logistics. Defence sales have also increased, including advanced Turkish drones. Turkey's role has grown as Mali sought new security partners after expelling French forces in 2022. Russia remains Mali's main security partner, but Turkey is becoming more important as Bamako seeks to reduce dependence on Moscow. “We did see the late defense minister [Sadio Camara] going to Ankara on several occasions to sign bilateral agreements, but also to acquire drones and other equipment that would support the Malian army,” said Beverly Ochieng, senior analyst at Control Risks, a global risk consultancy. Turkish firms have sold Mali advanced drones, including the Akinci, she said, adding that Russian paramilitary forces in Mali have also acquired equipment through Turkey, “It's also by proxy, because the Russian paramilitaries, they have been acquiring equipment on their own behalf, but also for the Malian army via Turkey,” Ochieng said. Malian official accuses Russian forces of 'betrayal' after Kidal falls to rebels Regional ambitions Turkey's expanding security role in Mali is part of a broader Sahel strategy that also includes Burkina Faso and Niger. “Not just Mali, but the Sahel is very important. Cooperation with Burkina Faso and Niger is very important too,” said Melis Ozdemir, a PhD candidate at Galatasaray University studying Turkish-Malian relations. The military governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, all of which cut defence ties with France, have opened new opportunities for Turkish diplomacy and defence exports. “It's given Turkey a chance to increase its footprint, not just politically or diplomatically, but also it can show its military power, its drones, and its new military vehicles and equipment,” said Ozdemir. “I think Turkey is also testing its own military equipment in these regions.” Direct Turkish military intervention in Mali appears unlikely, Aybar said, but Ankara could still send military advisers if requested. “Nigeria requested Turkish military advisors to enhance Nigeria's capacity to fight Boko Haram, the terrorist organization in Nigeria, so Turkey is engaged in doing this,” said Aybar. “If the Malian government invites Turkey to do a similar thing in Mali, then Turkey will consider sending in experts and advisers to the military in Mali.” Turkey is also offering diplomatic support. “There could be a route through negotiations,” said Ochieng. “Turkey is one of the middle powers that is also trying to look for dynamic ways of resolving conflict. It's not just within the Sahel, but you've seen them try to be involved in the DR Congo, calling for dialogue between the warring parties,” Ochieng said. “Ankara and Istanbul have also become a point where armed groups are able to hold talks and to find mediated ways out of political and security crises."

Vietvaru vēlēšanas Palestīniešu pašpārvaldes teritorijā. Dānijā un arī Slovēnijā neveicas ar valdošās koalīcijas izveidi pēc parlamenta vēlēšanām. Mali hunta piedzīvo plašu un labi koordinētu savu pretinieku ofensīvu. Aktualitātes analizē Austrumeiropas politikas pētījumu centra vecākais pētnieks Armands Astukevičs un Aizsardzības akadēmijas pasniedzējs Jānis Kapustāns. Palestīniešu teritoriju trauksmainā iekšpolitika 25. aprīlī Palestīniešu pašpārvaldes teritorijā notika vietvaru vēlēšanas. Jordānas Rietumkrastā tika ievēlētas pavisam 380 vietējās padomes ar nepilniem 3800 deputātiem. Reālas vēlēšanas gan notika mazāk nekā pusē vietvaru, jo gandrīz 200 iecirkņos bija iesniegts tikai viens saraksts, un saskaņā ar Palestīniešu pašpārvaldes normatīvajiem aktiem šādos gadījumos vēlēšanas nav jārīko – saraksta iesniedzēji ieņem padomes locekļu vietas automātiski. Praktiski visur dominējošais politiskais spēks ir partija „Fatah”, kuras līderis Mahmūds Abāss nu jau vairāk nekā 20 gadus ieņem Palestīnas pašpārvaldes prezidenta amatu. Tomēr īpaša uzmanība notikušo vēlēšanu sakarā pievērsta vienīgajai padomei, kura tika ievēlēta Gazas joslā – Deirelbelehas pilsētā. Tās ir pirmās jebkādas vēlēšanas, kas notikušas Gazā pēc divas desmitgades ilgušas  pauzes, kuras iemesls ir 2006. gadā iestājusies pretstāve starp partiju „Fatah” un kustību „Hamās”, toreizējo Palestīniešu pašpārvaldes likumdevēja vēlēšanu uzvarētāju. Domstarpību centrā ir attieksme pret Izraēlas valsti: kamēr „Fatah” atzīst Izraēlas tiesības uz eksistenci, Hamas turpina bezkompromisa cīņu, lai nodzēstu ebreju valsti no pasaules kartes. Bez tam „Fatah” ir sekulāra palestīniešu nacionālistu partija ar kreisu ievirzi, savukārt „Hamās” – reliģiska islāmistu kustība. Politiskā šķelšanās noveda pie militāra konflikta, kura laikā „Fatah” pārstāvji Gazas joslā tika nogalināti, izraidīti vai bija spiesti bēgt, un Gaza kļuva par „Hamās” citadeli. Ievēlētais palestīniešu likumdošanas orgāns pārstāja funkcionēt, jauns tā arī nav ticis ievēlēts, un ja Jordānas Rietumkrastā pagājušajos divdesmit gados notika vismaz pašvaldību vēlēšanas, tad Gazas sektorā – nekādas. Periodiski notika izlīguma mēģinājumi starp „Fatah” un „Hamās”, 2013. gadā pat tika izveidota nacionālās vienības valdība ar bezpartejisku sastāvu, taču „Hamās” tai tā arī neļāva reāli pārvaldīt Gazas teritoriju. Tagad, kad karā pret Izraēlu islāmistu spēki ir pamatīgi novājināti, acīmredzot bijis iespējams sarīkot pieminētās vēlēšanas Deirelbelehā, kas tiek raksturotas kā pilotprojekts. Priekšnoteikums dalībai bija atzīt Palestīnas Atbrīvošanas organizāciju par vienīgo leģitīmo palestīniešu tautas pārstāvi, un tas liedza kvalificēties „Hamās” kandidātiem. „Fatah” atbalstītais saraksts ieguvis sešas no piecpadsmit vietām, savukārt saraksts, par kuru neoficiāli zināms, ka aiz tā stāv „Hamās”, – divas vietas. Daži novērotāji uzskata, ka tas ir sabiedrības signāls par nevēlēšanos turpināt bezkompromisa cīņu islāmistu vadībā. Tomēr vēlētāju aktivitāte, kas bija nepilni 23%, padara šādu pieņēmumu ne pārāk drošu. Divi Eiropas iekšpolitikas sastrēgumi Dānijas parlamenta vēlēšanas notika 24. martā, taču valdošās koalīcijas izveide nevedas. Nepiepildījās līdzšinējās premjerministres Metes Frederiksenas cerības, ka viņas vadītajiem sociāldemokrātiem vēlēšanas nesīs politiskā kapitāla pieaugumu. Tagad parlamentā izveidojušies divi bloki – labējais jeb „zilais” un kreisais jeb „sarkanais” – un ne vienam, ne otram nepietiek balsu vairākumam. Trešais spēks ir liberālā Mēreno partija, kas ieņēmusi izteikti centrisku pozīciju. Tieši viņu balsis, pievienotas vienam vai otram blokam, matemātiski varētu dot vajadzīgo vairākumu, taču mērenajiem nav pieņemams neviens no abu bloku radikālajiem spārniem. Partijas līderis Larss Loke Rasmusens jau paziņojis, ka darbošanās vienā valdībā ar radikāli kreisajiem ekosociālistiem no Sarkani-zaļās alianses nav domājama, tāpat nekādu entuziasmu liberāļiem neizraisa iespējama sabiedrošanās ar nacionālpopulistiem spektra pretējā galā – Dānijas Tautas partiju un citiem. Tā vietā mērenie vēlētos redzēt plašu centriski orientētu koalīciju, kaut ko līdzīgu pirmsvēlēšanu modelim, kurā bez sociāldemokrātiem un mērenajiem ietilpa arī liberālā partija „Venstre”. Tomēr pēdējās vēlēšanas nebija veiksmīgas nevienai no šīs trijotnes partijām, tāpēc tagad nāksies piepulcināt vēl kādu. Ticamākie kandidāti varētu būt labēji centriskā Konservatīvo partija, tāpat diezgan centriskā Sociālliberālā partija un arī demokrātiskie sociālisti no Zaļo kreiso partijas (nejaukt ar radikālāko Sarkani-zaļo aliansi!). Zaļo kreiso līdere Pia Olsena Dīra jau signalizējusi, ka būtu gatava apspriest sadarbības nosacījumus, taču Rasmusens, kā tiek teikts, izteikti taktiski nogaida. Vēl problemātiskāka ir situācija Slovēnijā, kur arī nu jau vairāk nekā mēnesi nav izdevies izveidot valdības koalīciju. 20. aprīlī lielākās parlamenta frakcijas – liberālās Brīvības kustības – vadītājs un līdzšinējais premjerministrs Roberts Golobs paziņoja, ka viņam nav izdevies izveidot vairākuma koalīciju un viņa partija gatavojas darbam opozīcijā. Tagad stafetes kociņš būtu nododams otrai lielākajai parlamenta frakcijai – Slovēnijas Demokrātiskajai partijai. Savulaik izaugusi no antikomunistiskās neatkarīgo arodbiedrību kustības un bijusi kreisas ievirzes, šī partija tās līdera Janeza Janšas vadībā vēlāk migrējusi nacionālisma, konservatīvisma un labējā populisma virzienā. Lai izveidotu koalīciju, Janšam būtu jāpiedabū pievienoties divas mēreni labējās partijas – aliansi „Jaunā Slovēnija – Kristīgie demokrāti” un Demokrātu partiju –, kā arī izteikti labēji populistisko, no pandēmijas laika antivakcīnistu auditorijas izaugušo partiju „Resni.ca”. Nav viegli iedomāties, ka izteikti proeiropeiski sevi pozicionējošie demokrāti būtu gatavi koalīcijai ar galējiem populistiem eiroskeptiķiem no „Resni.ca” un arī pašu Janšu, no kura partijas viņi reiz atšķēlās, kritizēdami līderi par antagonizējošu un populistisku pieeju. Kā norāda novērotāji, tā vien šķiet, ka Slovēnijas politiskie spēki arvien pamanāmāk samierinās ar domu par ārkārtas vēlēšanām. Draudzība ar Kremli – apšaubāma garantija Pilsoņu karš Rietumāfrikas valstī Mali ilgst kopš 2012. gada, kad savu cīņu pret centrālo valdību uzsāka tuaregu separātisti valsts ziemeļos, Azavādas reģionā. Kā tas mēdz notikt islāma zonas valstīs, etniski motivētajā konfliktā drīz iesaistījās radikālās džihādistu kustības – gan neatkarīgi reģionāli grupējumi kā, piemēram, „Boko Haram”, gan globālo tīklu „Al Qaeda”un Islāma kalifāts atzari. Sākotnēji Mali toreiz vēl demokrātisko valdību cīņā pret iekšējiem ienaidniekiem atbalstīja Francija un arī ANO miera uzturēšanas misija, taču 2020. gadā likumīgais prezidents Ibrahims Keita tika gāzts un pie varas nāca hunta ar ģenerāli Asimi Goitu priekšgalā. Pučisti palūdza frančus aizvākties un uzaicināja sev tīkamāku sabiedroto – krievu algotņus no bēdīgi slavenās Vāgnera grupas. Sabiedrojusies ar līdzīgiem režīmiem kaimiņvalstīs Nigērā un Burkina Faso, Mali izveidoja jaunizceptu Rietumāfrikas diktatūru klasteri – Sāhelas valstu aliansi. Jaunie sabiedrotie ļāva gūt zināmus taktiskus panākumus, taču ne izšķirošu uzvaru pār režīma pretiniekiem. Pēc „vāgneriešu” līdera Prigožina nogalināšanas viņa privāto militāro kompāniju nomainīja Krievijas bruņoto spēku struktūra – Āfrikas korpuss. Tikām režīma pretinieki – tuaregu nacionālisti un radikālie islāmisti – pārtrauca savstarpēju apkarošanu un sāka koordinēt savas operācijas pret valdības spēkiem. Džihādisti valsts dienvidos sāka piekopt jaunu taktiku – transportceļu blokādi, apdraudot pirmkārt jau naftas produktu piegādes lielajām pilsētām. Kopš 25. aprīļa Mali hunta piedzīvo nepieredzēti plašu un labi koordinētu savu pretinieku ofensīvu, kuru īsteno Azavādas Atbrīvošanas fronte un ar kustību „Al Qaeda” saistītais džihādistu grupējums Atbalsta grupa islāmam un musulmaņiem. Galvaspilsētas Bamako apkaimē nemiernieki uzbruka lidostai un Kati militārajai bāzei, kur savu pastāvīgo rezidenci ierīkojis huntas līderis Goita. Džihādistu kaujinieks-pašnāvnieks ar sprāgstvielām piekrautu automašīnu ietriecās aizsardzības ministra ģenerāļa Sadio Kamaras rezidencē, nogalinot viņu un ģimeni. Valdības spēku un krievu Āfrikas korpusa karavīri tika bloķēti Kidalas pilsētā un vienojās par netraucētu aiziešanu, atstājot pilsētu nemierniekiem. Uzbrukumi notika vēl vairākām pilsētām, kurās kopš tā laika turpinās karadarbība. Acīmredzot Kremļa draudzība izrādījusies pārāk vāja huntas stabilitātes garantija. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

The complex history of slavery within Islamic legal traditions spans from pre-Islamic times through the nineteenth century, revealing how religious law intersected with economic and social systems that perpetuated human bondage across centuries and cultures. This comprehensive examination of Islamic jurisprudence demonstrates how Western abolitionist efforts, while well-intentioned, ultimately failed to address the theological and legal foundations that allowed slavery to persist within Muslim societies, rendering the notion of abolition nothing more than a cruel illusion. Join host Sahar Aziz and Professor Bernard Freamon as they explore the groundbreaking legal history detailed in his book "Possessed by the Right Hand: The Problem of Slavery in Islamic Law and Muslim Cultures."  The contemporary revival of slavery by extremist groups like ISIS and Boko Haram represents a disturbing exploitation of these historical legal precedents, highlighting how ancient justifications for human trafficking and enslavement continue to find expression in modern conflicts. This legal and historical analysis reveals the urgent necessity for Islamic scholars and communities to confront their own juridical traditions and achieve true abolition through internal reform rather than external pressure. Biography:Professor Freamon is Professor of Law Emeritus at Seton Hall Law School and Professor of Law at Roger Williams University School of Law.  Professor Freamon has taught Islamic Jurisprudence at New York University School of Law and brings his unique perspective as an African-American Muslim scholar to examine slavery's persistence within Islamic legal frameworks. Professor Bernard Freamon founded Seton Hall's Center for Social Justice, litigating civil rights cases before the Supreme Court, and representing underrepresented persons in constitutional law matters involving religious minorities, prisoners, and criminal defendants. Through his innovative teaching approach, including courses on slavery and human trafficking based in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and his recent election as co-chairperson of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project, Professor Freamon demonstrates how historical scholarship intersects with contemporary justice advocacy to address both past wrongs and present-day human trafficking challenges. Recommended Reading:Bernard Freamon, Possessed by the Right Hand: The Problem of Slavery in Islamic Law and Muslim Cultures (Brill 2019)#Islam #IslamicLaw #Slavery #Abolition #MiddleEast #SouthAsiaSupport the showSupport the Center for Security, Race and Rights by following us and making a donation:Donate: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/csrr-support/20046.html Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbUfYcWGZapBNYvCObiCpp3qtxgH_jFy Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rucsrr Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Threads: https://threads.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/rucsrr Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/rucsrr 

Það hefur verið ófriðlegt í norðurhluta Nígeríu stærstan hluta aldarinnar, meðal annars vegna uppgangs hryðjuverkasamtakanna Boko Haram. Mannrán, morð og önnur ofbeldisverk hafa verið tíð. Eftir að dregið hafði úr ofbeldisverkum blossuðu þau upp aftur í fyrra, og nú er ástandið verra en nokkru sinni. Margir samverkandi þættir skýra ástæðuna, bæði samfélagslegir og efnahagslegir. Hallgrímur Indriðason fer yfir það. Læknar án landamæra eru meðal virtustu mannúðarsamtaka heims. Í rúma hálfa öld hafa starfsmenn þeirra lagt líf sitt að veði til þess að koma þeim allra hjálparlausustu meðal okkar til aðstoðar. Samtökin starfa á mörgum af hættulegustu stöðum í heimi og starfsmenn þeirra hraða sér gjarnan í áttina að hörmungum sem aðrir leggja á sig mikið að flýja. Þessi samtök, sem við heyrum svo oft minnst á í fréttum, eru þekkt fyrir að vera sumpart djarfari en önnur álíka mannúðarsamtök, og veigra sér ekki við því að storka yfirvöldum í þeim löndum sem þau starfa - á meðan önnur samtök starfa þar ekki nema með samþykki yfirvalda. Þessi djarfa nálgun hefur orðið öðrum innblástur og stofnuð hafa verið önnur samtök, með svipaða hugmyndafræði, eins og Blaðamenn án landamæra, Kennarar án landamæra, Lögfræðingar án landamæra og Verkfræðingar án landamæra, svo fáein séu nefnd. En hvernig er að starfa fyrir Lækna án landamæra og hvað er það, sem fær fólk til þess að stofna lífi sínu - síendurtekið - í hættu, til þess að hjálpa öðrum? Oddur Þórðarson ræðir við Íslending sem hefur gert nákvæmlega þetta í heil 10 ár.

The Nigerian military says ex–Boko Haram fighters deserve a second chance. Many Nigerians disagree. We explore the backlash and what's at stake.

More than 50 people were killed during an attack on a Christian area in the city of Jos on Palm Sunday in Nigeria. More attacks occurred during Easter weekend. But not every attack on Nigerian Christians makes international news. Listen this week as Matthew Hanson, who leads The Voice of the Martyrs' work in West and Central Africa, explains how VOM responds to Christian persecution. He'll explain how VOM helps persecuted Christians meet immediate needs like food, clothing, and shelter; then also serves to assist with longer-term needs for emotional and spiritual healing. "We want to see both [physical and spiritual needs being met], because we want to see the church strengthened," Matthew says. Through gatherings where persecuted Christians share their stories and encourage one another, believers are equipped and inspired to continue boldly witnessing for Christ. Matthew shares how he and his team assess persecution in Nigeria and how VOM equips pastors to have a biblical understanding of suffering and persecution. Matthew also tells stories from the field, including that of a woman kidnapped and enslaved by Boko Haram, one of six jihadist groups currently attacking Christians in northern Nigeria. She told Matthew, "Each day, Jesus spoke to me and strengthened my faith, and I did not give up." He'll also tell about a young man who was passionate to study the Quran. As he studied, questions arose in his mind; he began to ask his teachers. But for a Muslim, asking too many questions can make one seem like an unbeliever, an infidel. The young man was threatened by his father but still committed his life to the Lord. He was forced to flee his village. He has sacrificed his home, his family and his safety. Yet he told Matthew, "Jesus is my Savior. I have no regrets." Listen to the story of Malik, a Fulani man who left Islam to follow Christ, and pray this week for persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria and throughout West and Central Africa. Pray they will be bold witnesses for Jesus—even to their persecutors. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, China, Iran, and India, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

It's Friday, April 17th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Government Convicts Nearly 400 on Terrorism Charges  A federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, has convicted 386 people on terrorism charges in one of the largest mass convictions in recent times. Those convicted were linked to Islamic State West Africa Province or to Boko Haram, a deadly terrorist group founded in northern Nigeria, reports International Christian Concern. The convictions come as the Nigerian government faces significant pressure from the United States to curb terrorism within its borders and to more effectively protect vulnerable Christian communities caught up in the violence perpetrated by these Islamist terrorist groups. Reports indicate that the Muslim terrorists convicted received sentences ranging from five years to life in prison. Authorities originally charged 508 individuals. Two were acquitted, eight were discharged, and 112 cases were adjourned. Former Virginia Lt. Gov shot and killed wife & self in murder-suicide A Virginia police chief delivered disturbing news at a press conference yesterday about a murder-suicide, reports NewsNation. DAVIS: “Former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside of their home and then shot and killed himself.” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said the husband and wife were found dead at their home in Annandale, Virginia, on Thursday.  Former Lt. Gov. Fairfax was recently served some paperwork associated with an upcoming divorce court proceeding which led to the incident. While they were separated they were still living in the same home. Davis said the couple's two teenage children were at the home when Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina, “several times” before running to a different part of the house and turning the gun on himself. The shooting took place shortly after midnight, and police said one son called 911. Both Fairfax and his wife were pronounced dead at the scene. The police chief added, “Tragic for the children to lose both parents. Extra tragic for them to actually be in the home when it occurred.” ABC's Joy Behar: Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah On April 14th, Joy Behar, the self-professed agnostic on ABC's talk show The View, asserted that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah, reports The Christian Post. BEHAR: “Jesus Himself did not run around saying, ‘I'm the Messiah. I'm the Messiah.'” SARA HAINES: "That's exactly what Jesus said!" BEHAR: "No he did not. Jesus was more modest than that. Jesus was not narcissistic like this guy [Trump]." HAINES: "When you are the Messiah, it's not narcissism to say it!" BEHAR: “Yes it is.” In John 4:25-26, Jesus had a conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. “The woman said, ‘I know that Messiah' (called Christ) ‘is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.' Then Jesus declared, ‘I, the one speaking to you—I am He.'” In John 16:15-17, Jesus asked His disciples, “‘But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you… for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in Heaven.'” And in Mark 14:61-62, the high priest questioned Jesus and asked Him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” Jesus replied, “I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One.” More U.S. young men attend church More young men in America report that they attend church, or other houses of worship, at least monthly, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday, reports The Washington Post. Forty percent of men, ages 18 to 29, attend religious services monthly or more often. That's a seven percentage point increase from 2023, and the highest percentage who have reported doing so since 2013. Pockets of young Americans, especially men, are joining faith communities and driving increased attendance at church and religious gatherings. Although women have historically been more religious than men, male and female attendance at houses of worship, for people under 30, is now statistically tied. Martin Luther refused to recant on April 18, 1521 And finally, 505 years ago, on April 18th, 1521, Martin Luther was called before Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms to recant his teaching which rejected the authority of the Catholic Church and underscored the authority of Scripture. Luther uttered these immortal words that day that launched the Protestant Reformation, depicted here in the 2003 movie entitled “Luther.” Listen. LUTHER: “Unless I am convinced by Scripture and by plain reason, and not by popes and councils, who have so often contradicted themselves, my conscience is captive to the Word of God. To go against conscience is neither right nor safe. I cannot, and I will not, recant. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me!” Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” You can watch the movie “Luther” for free through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, April 17th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). 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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 37-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 36,759 on turnover of 8.4-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another record high on Wednesday- led once again by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing amid optimism over a new round of US-Iran peace negotiations. T-S-M-C, which accounts for over 40 percent of total market value, closed up 1.22-per cent at 2,080 N-T and its gains contributed about 200 points to the Tai-Ex's overall rise. TPP's Hsu Chung-hsin to replace Li Chen-hsiu in Legislature: CEC The Central Election Commission has announced that Hsu Chung-hsin of the Taiwan People's Party will replace the vacant at-large legislative seat following the removal of Li Zhen-hsiu. Li was expelled from the T-P-P earlier this week and subsequently lost her legislative seat. Hsu will serve for the remainder of the current term of the 11th Legislative Yuan. Li took office in February but faced controversy due to questions over whether she had completed the legal process of renouncing (放棄) her China nationality. The T-P-P later expelled Li after she made comments the party said harmed the party's reputation and unity. Frontal system to bring wet weather in coming days The Central Weather Administration says a weather front that began to affect the island yesterday will have a bigger impact today and as the system strengthens, rainfall will become more noticeable and extend southward to Chiayi County. However, the administration's forecast center says the front will be relatively weak and will only lower temperatures slightly in north. Another weather front is expected to approach Taiwan tomorrow - but the forecast center says it is not likely to bring much rain or a significant drop in temperatures. However, seasonal wind system forecast to arrive over the weekend is expected to bring a noticeable (顯而易見的) fall in the mercury in the north - but that weather pattern is not expected to have much of an effect in the center and south. Nigeria Intelligence on Planned Attacks in Abuja Niger An internal memo obtained by the Associated Press shows that Nigeria's security forces have received intelligence on planned attacks on the capital city, Abuja, and neighboring Niger state by terrorist groups. According to the memo, the planned targets are the international airport, a prison and a military detention center. And the attacks would be carried out by Boko Haram and and sleeper cells of its breakaway faction, known as ISWAP. Nigeria is battling a complex security crisis, especially in the north, where there is a decade-long insurgency (叛亂，造反) and several armed groups that kidnap for ransom. Last week, the U.S. authorized its non-emergency government employees and their families to leave the Abuja embassy owing to a spike in terrorist attacks, kidnapping, and violent crimes in the country, especially in the north. The embassy has been shut. British lawmakers are in a jam over changes to the definition of marmalade And finally… British lawmakers are in a jam (陷入困境) over changes to the definition of marmalade AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 2026/6/30 前使用中信銀行 ATM 完成指定交易就有機會抽中 10,000 點 OPENPOINT。 了解更多>https://sofm.pse.is/8y9hh9 現在把「中信行動銀行 APP」設為桌面小工具 Widget， 出入帳金額不同會顯示不同的插畫圖示，超萌動作或搞怪迷因等你來蒐集！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nigeria's counterterrorism strategy is under intense scrutiny following the killing of dozens of civilians in a recent military airstrike on terrorists.

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It's Monday, March 30th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian archbishop to Trump:  “Give us weapons” to “eradicate” Islamic terrorists Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Nigeria called on the Trump administration to provide intelligence and weapons to the Nigerian government to help combat the brutal persecution of the country's Christians at the hands of Islamic terrorists, reports LifeSiteNews.com. During a March 20th press briefing hosted by Aid to the Church in Need as, Archbishop Kaigama praised Trump for being the first world leader to “clearly and unequivocally” declare that Nigerian Christians are being persecuted, reports EWTN. The archbishop emphasized, however, that Trump's remarks and his administration's December bombing in Nigeria have only emboldened Islamist terror groups, such as Boko Haram, to carry out more attacks on Christians. He called on the 47th president to share intelligence with and provide weapons to the Nigerian government to help them put an end to the persecution for good. Kaigama said, “I was glad when I heard Donald Trump say, ‘We are going to go to Nigeria; we are going to put an end to Boko Haram. At Christmas, we received a gift — a bomb that fell on Nigerian soil — and, truth be told, I could not say whether it did any good. “That incident, coupled with Donald Trump's words, has greatly inflamed the passions of the Islamists in that territory. The number of attacks, the number of kidnappings carried out by Boko Haram and other groups, has been rising ever since.” Islamic persecution of Christians in Nigeria tied to sharia law Persecution of Christians in Nigeria began to spike after 1999, when 12 northern states adopted Sharia law. The rise of the terrorist group Boko Haram in 2009 marked a dramatic escalation in the attacks. Famously, the group kidnapped hundreds of schoolgirls in 2014; 87 of them are still listed as “missing.” From 2009 to 2022, over 50,000 Christians were killed in the country. A 2024 report found that more than 8,000 Nigerian Christians were killed and thousands more were abducted in 2023 alone, making it the bloodiest year on record for Islamic attacks against Christians in the country. Sportscaster Stephen Smith calls out hypocritical Democrats Stephen A. Smith, the ESPN sportscaster, speaks the truth when he ventures into the political world. This time, he chastised Democrats for hypocritically complaining about President Donald Trump's willingness to do something about the growing Iranian threat. Listen. SMITH: “You got a lot of nerve to be in the face of the American people saying for numerous administration, ‘Iran is a problem. They have to be dealt with.'  And then this man deals with them, and then all of a sudden, you complaining about him now. It doesn't really make sense. It's a lack of consistency.” BILL CLINTON: “I am formally announcing my intention to cut off all trade and investment with Iran.” GEORGE W. BUSH: “Our second goal is to prevent regimes that sponsored terror from threatening America or our friends and allies.  Iran aggressively pursues these weapons and exports terror while an unelected few repress the Iranian people's hope for freedom.” BARACK OBAMA: “I strongly believe that our national security interest now depends upon preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.” JOE BIDEN: “Well, I can say to you, Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch, as they say.” DONALD TRUMP:  “As President of the United States, I would never allow the world's number one state sponsor of terror to obtain a nuclear weapon. I said that for a long time, and I didn't.” 3,500 U.S. Troops arrive in Middle East as Iran war strikes intensify More than 3,500 U.S. troops, including the U.S.S. Tripoli with about 2,500 Marines, arrived in the Middle East, officials announced Saturday, as strikes in the Iran war intensified, reports CBS News. It's the most updated of the amphibious warships, known as a "big deck," which allows more room for F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets, Ospreys and other aircraft. The ship had previously been based in Japan when the order to deploy to the Middle East came almost two weeks ago. Corey Lewandowski out at Department of Homeland Security Corey Lewandowski, a special government employee who served as a top adviser to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, no longer has a role with the DHS, reports NewsNation.com. Last week, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee called for an investigation, saying that almost immediately after entering the agency, Lewandowski “exercised outsized influence over DHS far beyond what a special government employee is authorized to do.” Lewandowski was the campaign manager for President Trump in 2016. Plus, according to the September 2021 report of conservative media outlet American Greatness, he had an extramarital affair with the married South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, for whom he had long been a political advisor. Exodus 20:14 says, “You shall not commit adultery.” War Secretary Pete Hegseth reforms Chaplain Corps War Secretary Pete Hegseth says his latest reforms will allow the Chaplain Corps to fulfill its mission of being the spiritual backbone of America's military, reports The Western Journal. HEGSETH: “In previous administrations, our Chaplain Corps was infected by political correctness and secular humanism. The core functions of the Chaplain Corps were changed and watered down until they were viewed by many as nothing more than therapists. Faith and virtue were traded for self-help and self-care. “The crucible of combat tests more than the body. It tests conviction, character and spirit. The military's Chaplain Corps serves as spiritual and moral backbone of our nation's armed forces. Chaplains help forge spiritual readiness across the force, and that matters because in combat, in crisis, and in loss, a war fighter needs more than a coping mechanism. “They need truth, ‘big T' truth. They need conviction. They need a shepherd. Spiritual health is equally important to a service member's physical and emotional health.” According to a War Department news release, the number of faith codes used in the service has been winnowed down to 31. In 2017, the Pentagon issued a list of 221 groups that qualified as a religious group. Oddly enough, the list included witches and atheists, according to Stars and Stripes. Hegseth said, “It was impractical and unusable, and many codes were never used at all.” He noted that 82% of service members, who identify as being religious, used six of the codes. The War Secretary added that the chaplains will display their religious insignia on their uniforms instead of their ranks. He said, “A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain, and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact.” Christian stewardess gave her life for passengers on sinking ship And finally, on March 30th, 1899, the steamship Stella, carrying 147 passengers and 43 crew. struck some rocks in a fog while sailing to Guernsey, the second largest island in the Channel Islands in the English Channel. Mary Rogers, a cheerful, kind, and hard-working stewardess, supervised the escape of a large number of women and relinquished her own life vest to the last of them and gave up her place in the lifeboat. Four lifeboats were successfully launched and one capsized. Raising her hands to Heaven, Mary Rogers yelled, “Lord, have me!” as the ship sank beneath her within eight minutes. John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” Or, in this case, absolute strangers. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, March 30th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 Hoover Institution | Stanford University The Hoover History Lab hosted Rural Banditry and Boko Haram: Governance, Security, and International Engagement in Nigeria on Thursday, March 26, 2026. FEATURING Ebenezer Obadare Senior Fellow for Africa Studies | Council on Foreign Relations Ugochi Daniels  Deputy Director for General Operations | International Organization for Migration  Robin Renee Sanders Former US Ambassador to Nigeria 

Des millions de fidèles vivent les dernières heures du ramadan à travers le monde. Au Sénégal, en cette année 2026, il coïncide avec le carême. L'occasion pour musulmans et chrétiens de partager l'expérience du jeûne et de se retrouver. L'occasion aussi de célébrer le modèle de tolérance religieuse souvent présenté comme une exception sénégalaise. De notre correspondante à Dakar, Le soleil se couche sur la capitale sénégalaise. Musulmans et catholiques se retrouvent dans un centre culturel. Ce soir, tous tiennent à rompre le jeûne ensemble. Des dattes, du café, de la viande sont prévus pour ce moment, même si ce rituel n'est pas programmé exactement à la même heure pour les deux confessions. « Les catholiques ont accepté de nous attendre pour qu'on fasse la rupture ensemble. Ici, c'est comme ça que ça se fait, c'est respectueux. En tant que musulman, bien sûr que ça me fait plaisir », confie un participant. « La Tabaski, la korité, Pâques, on les fait ensemble » Pour Ngakane Gning Diouf, cette scène n'a rien d'exceptionnel. Musulmane, elle vit avec un mari et des enfants catholiques. Chez elle, la coïncidence du ramadan et du carême cette année a permis de renforcer les liens familiaux. « J'ai des enfants très ancrés dans la religion catholique. Quand on prend la Bible et le Coran, il y a tellement de points de convergence. Et c'est sur ces points de convergence que j'ai l'habitude de discuter avec mes enfants, qui me poussent à croire plus au Tout-Puissant, mais aussi à raffermir les relations avec ma famille. Amen, lâche-t-elle en riant, en tant que musulmane ! » Une entente qui se vit au quotidien sur l'île de Gorée. Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Dia est imam de la commune. « Nous, on le vit à Gorée. Nos fêtes – la Tabaski, la korité, Pâques –, on les fait ensemble. Dans une même maison, tu peux trouver des musulmans et des catholiques. C'est la réalité. » Le « radicalisme et le fondamentalisme » sont des « menaces rampantes » Des chants catholiques résonnent. S'il est important de faire vivre ce dialogue confessionnel, c'est aussi parce que les tensions sur fond religieux dans le monde et dans la région inquiètent. Préserver la cohésion entre les croyants au Sénégal, c'est la raison d'être de l'Académie africaine des sciences religieuses, sociales et politiques à l'origine de ce rendez-vous. Pierre Sarr est un de ses membres fondateurs : « À nos frontières, il y a de plus en plus un radicalisme, un fondamentalisme : que ce soit Boko Haram au Nigeria, le Mali et un peu au Soudan... Cet environnement-là est une menace rampante, dont on ne parle pas si souvent, alors qu'elle prend de l'ampleur. C'est un danger qu'il ne faut pas ignorer. » Les Sénégalais se préparent désormais à vivre la korité. La fête marque la fin du ramadan pour les 95% de musulmans du pays et sera ouverte, comme chaque année, aux voisins et amis issus de la minorité chrétienne. À lire aussiTabaski en Afrique de l'Ouest: entre traditions, préparatifs et partage familial

In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Cedric de Coning and Andrew E. Yaw Tchie about the complex relationship between climate change, conflict, and human security in the Lake Chad Basin. Once a vital lifeline for millions of people across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, the region has become a powerful example of how environmental pressure, weak governance, displacement, and violent extremism can intersect to create a complex and evolving security challenge. The discussion explores why climate change is often described as a “threat multiplier.” Rather than directly causing conflict, environmental change is intensifying existing pressures on livelihoods, food security, and water access. The conversation highlights how droughts, floods, and rising temperatures affect farmers, pastoralists, and fishing communities, while also interacting with long-standing governance challenges and the ongoing insurgency involving groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province. Drawing on their recent research at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Cedric and Andrew explain how climate pressures are reshaping social dynamics in the region. The project is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).Cedric de Coning is a Research Professor whose work focuses on adaptive peacebuilding and the climate–peace nexus. Andrew E. Yaw Tchie is a Senior Research Fellow at NUPI, with research focusing on peace operations, stabilisation, and security cooperation across Africa. The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all Tell us what you liked!

Sa maraming lugar sa mundo, ang pagiging Kristiyano ay simpleng bahagi lang ng buhay. Pero sa Nigeria, ang pagsusuot ng krus o ang pagpunta sa simbahan tuwing Linggo ay maaaring maglagay sa iyo sa panganib. Halos araw-araw, may mga ulat ng mga simbahan na sinusunog, mga pari na kinikidnap, at mga komunidad na sinisira ng karahasan. Ayon sa Open Doors World Watch List, mas maraming Kristiyano ang pinapatay dahil sa kanilang pananampalataya sa Nigeria kaysa sa kahit anong bansa sa mundo. Sa gitna ng banta mula sa mga grupong tulad ng Boko Haram at iba pang militanteng grupo, tila imposible na mabuhay ang Kristiyanismo sa bansang ito. Pero dito nagiging mas nakakagulat ang kwento. Sa kabila ng persecution, ang Simbahang Katoliko sa Nigeria ay hindi humihina — lalo pa itong lumalago. Punong-puno ang mga simbahan. Dumarami ang mga seminarista. At ang bansa ay nagiging isa sa mga pinakamalaking sentro ng Katolisismo sa buong Africa. Paano nangyayari ito? Sa episode na ito, pag-uusapan natin: ✝️ Bakit napakadelikado maging Kristiyano sa Nigeria ✝️ Ang mga grupong responsable sa maraming pag-atake ✝️ Ang nakakagulat na paglago ng Simbahang Katoliko sa kabila ng persecution ✝️ At ang 3 dahilan kung bakit lalong tumitibay ang pananampalataya ng mga Kristiyano doon Ang kwentong ito ay isang matinding paalala ng sinabi ng sinaunang Kristiyanong manunulat na si Tertullian: "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church." Kung gusto mong malaman kung paano lumalago ang pananampalataya sa gitna ng panganib, watch until the end.

Photojournalist Bryan Anselm on Climate Change Photography, Storytelling & Changing Minds The 10 Frames Per Second podcast (new episodes every Tuesday) brings together photojournalists who turn complex stories into powerful images. In this episode, host Molly Roberts (Joe Giordano was out for this one) sits down with Bryan Anselm, a New‑York‑based photographer whose work chronicles the long‑term impacts of climate change across the United States. If you're a: Photojournalist looking for inspiration on climate‑related assignments Emerging visual storyteller seeking practical career advice Editor or curator interested in the intersection of documentary and fine‑art photography

This week, listen as John Burrough, CEO of Partners International, shares how taking a mission trip completely changed his outlook and how that experience could impact and change your perspective in every area of life. John will share how Partners International invests in local ministries and church networks advancing the gospel in the 10/40 window, and how they come alongside locals to help them go further and faster in achieving the mission God has given them. "All missions begin with prayer", John says, and shares how the Lord is mobilising prayer for the unreached in restricted nations and hostile areas. Listen for the amazing story of a former Boko Haram member in West Africa who came to Christ while spying on a Christian leadership training session. The former terrorist is now advancing the gospel among the people he used to work with.

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine continues the mini-series with Bishop Dr. Yasser Eric in a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on “Understanding Political Islam and the Fear Narrative.” Together, they unpack one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics shaping global conversations today.Drawing from his personal journey—from being raised as a radical Sunni Muslim in Sudan to becoming a follower of Christ and now a bishop serving a global movement—Dr. Eric offers deep insight into the distinction between Islam as a faith and political Islam as an ideology. He addresses the roots of fear often associated with Islam and challenges listeners to move beyond generalizations toward informed, Christ-centered understanding.Throughout the episode, the conversation explores how fear can distort perception, hinder action, and prevent meaningful engagement. Dr. Eric explains how political Islam merges religion and state, the implications of Sharia law, and how extremist ideologies impact both Muslims and non-Muslims—highlighting that many of the primary victims are Muslims themselves.The discussion also sheds light on the reality of the persecuted Church in regions governed by strict religious laws, where believers often worship in secrecy and face immense cost for their faith. Yet, in the midst of suffering, there is resilience, growth, and a powerful testimony of unwavering faith.This episode is both eye-opening and deeply convicting, calling believers—especially in the West—to move from fear to faith, from comfort to conviction, and from passivity to prayerful action. It reminds us that following Christ has always come with a cost, and that there is much to learn from those who faithfully endure persecution. Show Notes:Understanding Political IslamDistinguishing between Islam as a religion and political Islam as an ideologyPolitical Islam merges religion with governance and lawLack of separation between state and faith creates societal and religious challengesThe Fear NarrativeFear often comes from misunderstanding and lack of definitionMedia and global events have shaped a generalized fear of IslamChristians are called to respond with truth, not fearImpact on Society and MuslimsPolitical Islam affects both non-Muslims and MuslimsMany victims of extremist ideologies are Muslims themselvesExamples include regions impacted by groups like ISIS, Boko Haram, and Al-ShabaabThe Persecuted ChurchBelievers in many regions face legal, social, and physical persecutionUnderground and house churches are often the only way to gatherConversion from Islam to Christianity can carry severe consequencesA Call to the Western ChurchFaith in Christ is not meant to be comfortable or cost-freeThere is much to learn from persecuted believersStanding firm in truth requires courage, conviction, and faithfulnessHow We Can RespondPray for the persecuted Church to endure and growLearn from global believers who live out costly faithSpeak truth with love and stand firm in biblical convictionsEngage actively rather than passively in matters of faith and justice 

Pastoral mobility is crucial for both the sustainable management of rangelands and the economic viability of pastoralism. It is key to livestock productivity, because it enables herds to reach resources that are unevenly dispersed across space and are often short-lived in highly variable environments. Pastoralists specialize in guiding their herds through seasonal grazing of a succession of these resources, taking advantage of the often unpredictable availability of nutrient-rich pasture. In this IYRP mini-episode, Dr. Mark Moritz, an anthropologist who has worked with pastoralists in Africa for several decades, describes the importance of mobility and how this is tied to the importance of access to land and water. These pastoralists' rights are in jeopardy in many parts of the world, including from terrorist groups like Boko Haram in Cameroon. The Art of Range Podcast is supported by the Western Extension Risk Management Education Center and the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission. Visit the episode page at https://artofrange.com/episodes/iyrp-february-mark-moritz-pastoralist-mobility-land-water-security for links to resources mentioned in this interview. Music by Lewis Roise.

Gregory Copley of Defense & Foreign Affairs discusses the US deployment of one hundred troops to Nigeria to counter ISIS and Boko Haram, arguing stability requires addressing economic disenfranchisement from damming the River Niger rather than treating symptoms with military advisors.1910 BRUSSELS

1917 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. MARS1.Liz Peek discusses the market's current drift and the continued dominance of Artificial Intelligence, arguing AI is not a bubble but a rapidly adopted technology transforming productivity, with companies underhiring as they assess impact and investors needing exposure to this dominant sector.2.Liz Peek critiques California Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, citing California'sstruggles with homelessness, illegal immigration, and a wealth tax driving residents away, characterizing him as a catastrophe whose record undermines his viability.3.Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Mart dismiss Poland's reparation demands from Russia as political jostling, criticize Senator Rubio's visit to Hungary for bolstering Viktor Orbán, and note the Wagner Group's reported return to Europe as destabilizing.4.Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Mart identify a leadership void in Europe, noting weakness in Macron and Starmer, arguing Europe possesses treaty tools for defense but lacks political will, often blaming Donald Trump rather than addressing internal paralysis.5.Mary Kissel praises Secretary Rubio's Munich speech for emphasizing Western defense but notes he was softer on China than expected, arguing Europe only strengthens military commitments when shamed by the US or facing immediate threats.6.Mary Kissel analyzes the massive US naval deployment near Iran as a credible threat to force regime compliance, dismissing Iran's military drills in the Straits of Hormuz as feeble, suggesting the administration will use force if Tehran refuses dismantlement.7.Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's disingenuous peace efforts, discusses US demands for Iran's total nuclear dismantlement, and highlights strategic confusion regarding the Board of Peace and Hamas supporters' involvement.8.Jonathan Schanzer describes Syria as effectively a Turkish proxy state viewed with danger by the region, discussing President Trump's announcement of five billion dollars from the Board of Peace for Gaza while expressing skepticism about Turkey and Qatar's reconstruction roles.9.Joseph Sternberg of the Wall Street Journal discusses European leaders finally addressing the continent's economic dysfunction compared to the US, noting proposals for a twenty-eighth regime to simplify business laws while politicians like Meloni and Merz face challenges balancing welfare states with growth reforms.10.Joseph Sternberg analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's crash and burn scenario despite a large parliamentary majority, weakened by scandals and party infighting, with survival relying on the lack of compelling alternatives while constant policy reversals leave his government unable to foster growth.11.Alejandro Peña Esclusa details his transition from businessman to Venezuela's first political prisoner as Hugo Chávez, aided by the São Paulo Forum, dismantled democracy, recounting cacerolazo pot-banging protests and how the regime systematically destroyed the economy and persecuted dissenters.12.Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the reported capture of Nicolás Maduro, described as a Cuban asset and drug cartel leader, noting Venezuelans are cautiously celebrating with open protests while threats remain from radical groups and international friction regarding the transition.13.Gregory Copley of Defense & Foreign Affairs discusses the US deployment of one hundred troops to Nigeria to counter ISIS and Boko Haram, arguing stability requires addressing economic disenfranchisement from damming the River Niger rather than treating symptoms with military advisors.14.Gregory Copley reports Nigerian President Tinubu advocates for an African credit rating agency to reduce reliance on external assessments from firms like Moody's, reflecting growing desire for statistical independence and better quantification of local economies to attract investment.15.Gregory Copley argues Europe suffers from a leadership vacuum caused by post-WWII dependency on the US and bureaucratic corrosion within the EU, with economic recovery requiring slashing regulations as current welfare models become unsustainable amidst geopolitical threats.16.Gregory Copley notes that despite scandals surrounding Prince Andrew, the Royal Family remains essential glue holding the UK and Commonwealth together, with the King and working royals performing vital diplomatic functions while spares struggle without defined roles.

It's Monday, February 16th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 300: How you can help! The Muslims continue to kill Catholics and Protestants in Nigeria, Africa. On February 10th, suspected Fulani Muslim militants killed more than 100 people in the Southern Taraba State, and injured thousands more, reports International Christian Concern. Armed attackers arrived in the early morning hours, when residents were asleep, unleashing gunfire and setting homes, churches, and harvested crops ablaze. And on February 3rd, Muslims killed over two hundred people in remote villages in Kwara, Katsina and Benue States, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Many of the victims were found with their hands bound behind their backs and their throats cut. The dead included women and children. Judd Saul, Founder of Equipping the Persecuted, wrote, “Entire villages in the Middle Belt have been attacked. Pastors targeted. Families burned out of their homes. Survivors are now fleeing with nothing — grieving, wounded, and traumatized.” He added, “While the killing continues, something significant is finally happening in Washington, DC. After six years of relentless advocacy, briefings, intelligence reports, and meetings, legislation has now been introduced to protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria.” Republican Congressmen Riley Moore of West Virginia and Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. Rep. Smith said, “Now that President Trump has rightly redesignated Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern,' the United States has a responsibility to do its due diligence in ensuring that the Nigerian government is taking the proper steps to address and punish the systemic violence against Christians and non-radical Muslims by Islamist extremists, such as Boko Haram and Fulani terrorists.” Call your Representative today at 202-225-3121. Ask him or her to co-sponsor the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get a live operator who will connect you to the Rep.'s office. If it's after hours, just leave a voicemail with your name, phone number and the name of the bill. That number again is 202-225-3121. And prayerfully consider sending a much-need donation to Equipping the Persecuted that works with Nigerian Christians on the ground. The website is www.EquippingThePersecuted.org Assemblies of God pastor accused of sexual abuse for 20 years Pastor Rod Loy, who leads First Assembly of God in Little Rock, Arkansas has stepped aside from his role. He will face an investigation following a recent lawsuit from a former member who claims he sexually abused her for 20 years, beginning when she was 16, reports The Christian Post. Loy's church was ranked as the third-largest Assemblies of God congregation in the United States, with more than 16,500 members in 2017. It also helped to plant more than 1,350 churches in 63 nations. The claims of abuse are detailed in a civil lawsuit filed by 45-year-old Suzanne Lander in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas, on January 26. The lawsuit claims, “Defendant Loy exploited his position as a trusted spiritual leader to systematically groom, manipulate, and sexually abuse a vulnerable sixteen-year-old girl who had survived years of parental sexual abuse and trafficking, [He] used religious teachings and scripture to convince Plaintiff that God wanted her to submit to his sexual demands, telling her repeatedly that performing sexual acts pleased God and made her better in God's eyes.” Lander alleges that “only months” after she began attending the church as a teenager in 1996, Loy, who was then serving as executive pastor, “initiated sexual abuse.” Lander alleged that Loy told her that God wanted her to please him sexually and shockingly used Scriptures like Hebrews 13:17 to get her to comply. It says, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” The lawsuit alleges that Loy's abuse of Lander spanned from 1996 to 2016, including while she was married. Matthew 18:6 says, “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in Me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Pastor Loy, age 59, denies all the allegations, reports HelpingSurvivors.org. And the church reported that the investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Church leaders further emphasized that both Pastor Loy and the board “vehemently deny these claims” and are preparing to defend themselves in court. Father not allowed to opt 5-year-old son out of LGBT propaganda A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a father cannot pull his 5-year-old son out of kindergarten lessons that promote homosexual propaganda, reports Fox News. Last Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a memorandum ruling in favor of Lexington Public Schools regarding two books in the kindergarten curriculum. Judge Saylor said the two disputed books, Pink Is for Boys and Except When They Don't, do not fall under the opt-out provision because they focus on gender stereotypes rather than explicit themes. Isaiah 5:20 declares, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.” Gloria Gaither offers a sobering warning to Christian music industry And finally, Christian songwriter Gloria Gaither addressed a roomful of young people in the Christian music industry, reports GodTube.com. Listen. GAITHER: “I don't know what's next. I'm scared about AI [Artificial Intelligence]. You are here as a guardian of the real. That's what we're trusting you to do. And we're going to die and leave that to you. And I want you all to know that we understand the value of you, and especially because we have no idea how to do what you are doing to make 10 billion hits on whatever streams those are. “It doesn't matter. That technology is going to change. You're going to be antiquated too, but your heart is not going to be antiquated.” Together with her husband Bill, they've written 700 songs. Mrs. Gaither addressed the Christian song writers in the room and offered a sober warning. GLORIA GAITHER: “I am 83.” BILL GAITHER: “A good looking 83.” (laughter) GLORIA GAITHER: “I still believe that if I write a song and I shoot it into the air, I have no idea where it's going to land and what life it's going to change. But we've been doing this long enough to get the letters back from Australia and South Africa, and all over the planet, that said, ‘That arrow landed in my heart.' “I believe in art. When everybody is arguing, and all the debates are done and the news is turned off, art will still speak. And it will bring together people that think they hate each other. Movies do it, but nothing does it like a song. Nothing. It is distilled into three minutes of total power. Trust me. And, if you have a gift for making that, be a good steward of it because that power is dangerous in the wrong hands.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, February 16th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Exposing the True Persecution of Christians: Nigeria vs. Media Narratives In this episode of 'Ideas Have Consequences,' Larry Alex Taunton addresses the overlooked genocide of Christians in Nigeria, largely ignored by Western media. Taunton critiques Tucker Carlson's misleading claims around Christian persecution, emphasizing first-hand observations from his travels to Israel, Nigeria, and Gaza. Offering a well-researched rebuttal to Carlson's assertions, Taunton highlights the dangers faced by Nigerian Christians from terrorist groups like Boko Haram and the Ani Hersman militia. Additionally, he rebukes the misrepresented narrative of persecution in Israel, urging for a more factual and on-ground understanding of these critical global issues.

John Burrough, CEO of Partners International, is a former mission trip leader and played in the NFL—including playing in a Super Bowl. Listen as he shares how taking a mission trip completely changed his outlook and how that experience could impact and change your perspective in every area of life. Partners International began in the early 1940s with a missionary to China, Duncan Roberts, and from there continued to support and grow local leaders advancing the gospel in China. Later, the ministry's work expanded into Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The focus today is on reaching the unreached parts of the world for Christ. John will share how Partners International invests in local ministries and church networks advancing the gospel in the 10/40 window, and how they come alongside locals to help them go further and faster in achieving the mission God has given them. "All missions begins with prayer," John says, and shares how the Lord is mobilizing prayer for the unreached in restricted nations and hostile areas. Listen for the amazing story of a former Boko Haram member in West Africa who came to Christ while spying on a Christian leadership training session. The former terrorist is now advancing the gospel among the people he used to work with. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily in 2026 for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Got started with that terrible train crash in Spain and a mall fire in Pakistan. Plus the WEF in Davos, Nigeria battles Boko Haram, India killer elephant, UK approves huge Chinese embassy, Minnesota church arrests, and a Japanese guy sticks an eyeliner pen up rectum; baseball-sized bladder stone grows around it. Music: Bossman Dlow/"Pressure"

My guest is Robyn Curnow, a native South African who spent over two decades at CNN, where she hosted CNN's Newsroom, and anchored The International Desk with Robyn Curnow. Prior to that, she served as the network's Africa correspondent out of Johannesburg and covered Europe out of CNN's London Bureau. If you don't recognize her name, I bet you'll recognize her distinctive voice because you likely saw her interviews with some of the most prominent people of our lifetimes, including Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Robyn has covered news stories as diverse and dynamic as Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic, the rise of Boko Haram, the 2010 World Cup, and the murder of Jammal Khashoggi. This work earned her and her colleagues multiple Emmy nominations, the Royal Television Society Award, and the duPont-Columbia Award. On her new podcast, Searching for America—which I love—Robyn explores our society and culture through the eyes of a new-comer. Like a modern-day de Tocqueville, she offers a sincerely interested outsider's perspective on the quirks of American life, including the Halloween Industrial complex, the obsession with high school graduation and college acceptance, turducken, and—most importantly—our collective love of Dolly Parton. She lives in Atlanta where she and I serve on a school board together. Rate and Review Reasonably Happy: https://ratethispodcast.com/paulopod Read Paul's Substack essays here: https://words.paulollinger.com/ Listen to Searching for America here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3j83wBMdUQnOcQTfK2pg9I

1. Michelle Obama and Presidential Politics The discussion begins with Michelle Obama’s comments about not running for President of the United States. She stated that America is “not ready for a woman president,” citing sexism and societal immaturity. Her stance is arrogant and condescending, and she argues that Democrats blame election losses on bigotry rather than policy failures. Historical comparisons are made to how Democrats shifted toward the center after losing multiple elections in the 1980s. 2. Sports Gambling and Corruption The conversation shifts to sports betting, particularly prop bets (bets on specific aspects of a game rather than the outcome). Allegations of corruption in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the NBA are discussed, including: Criminal indictments against players accused of manipulating game elements for profit. Example: Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly threw pitches to influence bets, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars. Broader concerns about integrity in sports and the potential need for congressional action are raised. Prop bets create incentives for individual players to cheat because they can control outcomes like pitch speed or fouls. 3. Persecution of Christians in Nigeria The final section addresses religious persecution, focusing on radical Islamic terrorism in Nigeria. Boko Haram is identified as a major perpetrator, responsible for killing over 50,000 Christians since 2009 and destroying thousands of churches and schools. The discussion highlights U.S. legislative efforts to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and impose sanctions on complicit officials. Former President Trump’s tweet acknowledging the crisis and calling for action is quoted. The speakers criticize Tucker Carlson for allegedly downplaying or dismissing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, linking this stance to broader issues of antisemitism and extremism. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government Shutdown Analysis The recent end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history (43 days). Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, caused harm to Americans for political gain. The economic impacts: delayed flights, unpaid federal workers, halted food stamp benefits, and harm to small businesses. Predicts future political consequences and possible repeat shutdown scenarios. Includes quotes from President Trump during the signing of legislation reopening the government. Healthcare Debate Focuses on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), labeling it as financially disastrous and unaffordable. Advocates for reforms such as health savings accounts and reducing subsidies to insurance companies. Suggests reconciliation as a legislative strategy to bypass Democratic opposition. Persecution of Christians in Nigeria Highlights severe violence against Christians by Boko Haram and other radical Islamic groups. States that over 50,000 Christians have been killed since 2009 and thousands of churches destroyed. Discusses U.S. legislative efforts to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and impose sanctions on complicit officials. Criticizes Tucker Carlson for allegedly downplaying the persecution issue. Domestic Extremism & Campus Violence Violent protests by Antifa at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley. Mentions previous assassination of Charlie Kirk and ongoing threats against conservative speakers. Raises concerns about university administrators allegedly enabling violence. Discusses DOJ investigations into funding sources for radical groups and legislation to target financial backers of riots. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Personal Journey: Born in Somalia in 1969, raised in a Muslim household. Fled to the Netherlands in 1992 to escape a forced marriage. Became a Dutch citizen, studied political science, and served in the Dutch Parliament. Transitioned from Islam to atheism, and later converted to Christianity. Currently a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and founder of the AHA Foundation. 2. Defining Political Islam vs. Islam as a Religion: Hirsi Ali distinguishes between Islam as a religion and Islamism (political Islam). She describes Islamism as a totalitarian ideology aiming to establish Islamic dominance globally. Emphasizes the threat posed by groups like the Muslim Brotherhood, which she compares to a “termite infestation” due to their subversive tactics. 3. The Muslim Brotherhood: Founded in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna in Egypt. Described as a decentralized, global movement using both peaceful and violent means to infiltrate societies. Hirsi Ali and Cruz advocate for its designation as a terrorist organization in the U.S. 4. The Red-Green Alliance: A term used to describe the alliance between radical Islamists (green) and Marxist/communist groups (red). Hirsi Ali warns that this alliance is strategically dangerous and aims to undermine Western democratic institutions. 5. Sharia Law and Its Implications: Hirsi Ali outlines the oppressive nature of Sharia law, especially toward women and LGBTQ individuals. She warns of the potential consequences if Islamist ideologies gain influence in Western societies. 6. Islamist Influence in Europe and the U.S.: Hirsi Ali and Cruz discuss the rise of Islamist influence in European cities and the potential for similar developments in the U.S. They express concern over political figures like Zohran Mamdani and Ilhan Omar, suggesting they represent the Red-Green alliance. 7. Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: Cruz and Hirsi Ali highlight the mass murder of Christians by Boko Haram and other Islamist groups. They criticize the Nigerian government for its inaction and call for U.S. sanctions and accountability. 8. Recognition of Somaliland: Hirsi Ali supports recognizing Somaliland as an independent nation. She praises its democratic governance, stability, and alignment with Western values. Go to BackyardButchers.com and enter promo code “VERDICT”, that’s V-E-R-D-I-C-T, for up to 30% off, 2 free 10-ounce ribeyes, and free shipping when you subscribe. http://www.backyardbutchers.com/Verdict Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.