Podcasts

Ranked number 39 on the World Watch List 2026, Mozambique is a nation of vibrant faith – yet growing fragility. In this seventh episode, we uncover what life is really like for the Church in Mozambique. Why has persecution intensified, even as the country dropped two places on the list? What is happening in Cabo Delgado?

In the sixth Arise Africa episode, we turn to Burkina Faso, ranked 16 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2026, where Christians face extreme persecution amid a collapse of state authority. We speak to Open Doors speaker, Laafi Bala, who shares stories of resilience, including how they continue to minister despite loss in the West of Africa.

With intense pressure and widespread fear, Eritrea remains one of the world’s hardest places to live out the Christian faith – yet courageous believers continue to stand firm. In the fifth Arise Africa episode, we turn to Eritrea with Haile an Open Doors speaker, who shares his testimony with us.

In the fourth Arise Africa episode, we focus on Sudan, ranked 4th on the Open Door’s World Watch List 2026. Here Christians face extreme persecution amid civil war and political upheaval. With a violence score of 100%, Sudan’s Church is under immense strain – yet Rafat Samir testifies about God’s goodness and faithfulness amid a war-torn country.

In this second episode we turn to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central Africa, were Christians face a terrifying surge in targeted violence. Join Illia and Amora as they share stories from mothers, daughters, and sisters who endure horrors we can barely comprehend.

Welcome to the first episode of the Arise Africa podcast! This series will shine a spotlight on sub-Saharan African nations, the epicentre of violence against Christians. In this episode, join Illia, a dedicated journalist and researcher from Open Doors, as he unveils the harsh realities facing the Church in Africa.