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World Watch List 2026 Finds Record 388 Million Christians Facing High Persecution

Open Doors points to escalating violence in fragile sub‑Saharan states, with a steep deterioration in Syria.

Northern CAN Urges Tinubu to Deploy Visible Protection for Christmas Worship

Nicki Minaj Endorses Trump’s Nigeria Stance at U.N. Event, Elevating a Contentious Narrative

Nicki Minaj Thanks Trump in UN Appearance Urging Action on Nigeria’s Christians

African Union Rejects U.S. Claim of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Rebuts U.S. Accusations of Anti-Christian Persecution as Hill Pressure Rises

Nigeria Rebukes Cruz Over Claim of 50,000 Christians Killed Since 2009

Maher Says Media Ignore Nigeria’s Anti‑Christian Killings, Citing ‘Jews Aren’t Involved’