Source: Global Christian Relief, November 14, 2025
The sun beats down on the small village as Moussa Abdel welcomes visitors into his modest compound with the warmth that defines Chadian hospitality. At first glance, his home tells the story of countless families across rural Chad—makeshift tarps covering damaged roofs, water containers requiring daily trips to distant pumps, and sleeping quarters that offer little respite from the relentless heat. Yet beneath the surface challenges lies something far more precious: a faith that has endured eleven years of struggle without wavering.
This father of nine has learned to find joy in the midst of hardship, a lesson that began nearly four decades ago when he first trusted Christ.
For Christian families in predominantly Muslim regions, the challenges multiply. Social pressure and economic discrimination create an environment where faith requires extraordinary courage. Yet it’s precisely in these circumstances that some of the most remarkable testimonies emerge—stories of believers who choose hope over despair, community over isolation, and trust over fear.
Elsewhere in Africa, five Christians in Uganda are dead and more injured after a Muslim leader incited violence against Christians over pork sales near a mosque (Morning Star News).