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From Ethiopia to Mozambique, attacks put African Christians on alert
By Lyndsey Koh at Mission Network News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
East Africa (MNN) – For centuries, Christianity has shaped life in both Mozambique and Ethiopia. But recent violence has church leaders and believers concerned about growing instability. (Photo courtesy of VOM USA) Earlier this month, a Mozambican bishop was shot and killed at his home. Bishop Osóri
Key takeaway Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of the Diocese of Quelimane had been growing more vocal about Islamist violence in the region before he was murdered on June 6th.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Network News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? East Africa (MNN) – For centuries, Christianity has shaped life in both Mozambique and Ethiopia. But recent violence has church leaders and believers concerned about growing instability. (Photo courtesy of VOM USA) Earlier this month, a Mozambican bishop was shot and killed at his home. Bishop Osóri
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