Christian persecution has escalated dramatically in Africa, with Nigeria, Sudan, and Mali ranking as the worst places in the world for the Christian faithful. Thousands were murdered last year, and millions more were forced to flee their homes. You wouldn’t know about it if you listened to activists like Don Lemon or Greta Thunberg, but this is the reality of Christian persecution in Africa. A thread. 🧵 1/10

Nigeria is the epicentre of Christian violence in Africa. More believers are killed there than anywhere else globally. Around 52,000 Christians have been killed in the West African country since 2009, and the number continues to rise. In 2024, 4,118 Christians were slaughtered, representing 82% of the global total. 🧵 2/10