Africa’s Christian Crisis: How 2025’s deadly attacks finally drew global attention after Trump’s intervention

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 5 min read 100% complete by Paul TilsleyDecember 28, 2025 at 02:00 PM

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In 2025, sub-Saharan Africa faces a crisis where millions of Christians are threatened by persecution, kidnapping, sexual violence, and death from Islamist militants. The US strikes on Islamic State militants in Nigeria, following threats from President Trump and concerns raised by US lawmakers like Senators Cruz and Smith, have brought global attention to the issue. Over 16 million Christians have been displaced in the region. Organizations like Open Doors UK & Ireland and religious leaders like South Africa's Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein are calling for global action, highlighting the severity of the violence and the lack of outrage. They describe the situation as a "catastrophe of global proportions" and part of a larger "jihadi war" against Christians and Western values.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Sub-Saharan Africa ×340% Chris Smith 50% Open Doors UK & Ireland ×250% Ted Cruz 60% Nigeria ×570% Donald Trump ×480%

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christian persecution 100% sub-saharan africa 80% islamist militants 80% nigeria 70% religious violence 60% open doors 50% global outrage 50% trump intervention 40%