Burundi Revokes Legal Status of Three Churches Amid National Security Allegations

Burundi’s Ministry of Interior, Community Development and Public Security revoked the legal status of three churches through ministerial ordinances signed on October 15, 2026, according to official documents that The …

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Rwanda’s Nurses Union Grants Apology to Apostle Gitwaza After Sermon Sparks Public Outcry

Rwanda’s Nurses and Midwives Union (RNMU) announced on Thursday that it had received an apology from Apostle Paul Gitwaza, a prominent religious leader, following remarks in a video sermon that …

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Administrator of Mpanda Commune to Crack Down on Churches Operating in Rented Buildings

The administrator of Mpanda Commune in Bujumbura Province, western Burundi, threatened on Monday, September 28, 2026, to shut down churches operating in rented buildings and prayer rooms starting next week, …

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame Challenges Church Leaders Over Failure to Fulfill Religious Duties

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized religious leaders for failing to fulfill their responsibilities, accusing some of exploiting believers for personal gain. Speaking at an event in the capital, Kigali, …

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Rwanda’s Pentecostal Church Dismisses 35 Pastors and Evangelists over an Alleged Role in 1994 Rwandan Genocide

The Pentecostal Church in Rwanda, ADEPR, said it has officially dismissed around 35 pastors and evangelists from holding church responsibilities following their involvement in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.   According to …

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