BREAKING NEWS
News 1: GAISE BABA RELEASES 13-TRACK GOD IS COOKING
Nigerian Afro-gospel artist Gaise Baba has released his new 13-track album, God Is Cooking, following the major momentum generated by “No Turning Back II” with Lawrence Oyor.
The 40-minute project includes “Show Workings” featuring Greatman Takit, “No Turning Back II,” “Want to Grow,” “Smile for Joy” featuring South Africa’s Nontokozo Mkhize, “Fire” with Kaestrings, and closing track “We Will Go.” Apple Music confirms the album’s 14 August release through 464 Projects/ONErpm.
The album moves between worship, discipleship, spiritual growth and mission while remaining rooted in contemporary African sounds. Gaise Baba has described the title as a picture of trusting God’s work even when the final outcome cannot yet be seen.
News 2: CONGO CHURCHES JOIN EBOLA RESPONSE
Churches in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are being equipped to play a frontline role in Ebola prevention.
Christian health organisation ESADER, supported through Christian Connections for International Health, has trained pastors, youth leaders, health workers and community representatives around Beni to identify symptoms, promote hygiene and encourage rapid medical treatment. Churches, schools and health centres have also received educational resources and handwashing supplies.
The World Health Organization has stressed that community engagement is crucial to controlling the outbreak. In communities where pastors are highly trusted, churches can help counter misinformation and encourage people to seek medical attention quickly.
This is mission expressed through both proclamation and practical service: trusted Christian communities using their local relationships to protect life.
News 3: MASS OUTREACH PLANNED IN MEXICO
Prayer, Gospel Distribution and Thousands Gathering in Hidalgo
A major Christian evangelistic gathering known as the Gran Día de Humillación is scheduled for today in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico.
Plans include a seminar for pastors and leaders, evangelistic literature distribution along major streets and a public gathering expected to draw more than 10,000 people for prayer for families and nations.
The event forms part of an international Christian prayer initiative that has previously held gatherings across Latin America, Africa and Europe.
15,000 Women Expected for Bible Gathering in Mexico City
Also today, the La Biblia y Nosotras movement is expected to conclude a 22-city tour with a gathering for approximately 15,000 women at Arena Ciudad de México.
The ministry began as a comparatively small Bible-study initiative led by Pastor Michelle Ruiz and has expanded across cities in Mexico and Hispanic communities in the United States. Today’s gathering centres on Scripture teaching, worship and discipleship.
News 4: Christians in Israel Report Rising Harassment
Christians in Israel and Jerusalem are reporting increased concern about harassment linked particularly to Jewish religious-nationalist extremists.
Associated Press reporting documents incidents including spitting at clergy, vandalism and physical attacks. A Catholic nun was violently attacked earlier this year, and Jewish volunteers are now accompanying some Christian clergy through Jerusalem’s Old City.
There are also signs of institutional response. Israeli authorities have prosecuted some offenders, soldiers involved in separate anti-Christian incidents were punished, and Ambassador George Deek, Israel’s newly appointed envoy for Christian relations, has pledged action against attacks. Jewish activists are also working alongside Christians to confront harassment.
The situation therefore contains both serious concern and important examples of interfaith solidarity.
News 5: Indonesian Pastor Serving Two-Year Blasphemy Sentence
In Indonesia, Protestant pastor Dedi Saputra is serving a two-year prison sentence following a conviction under blasphemy and hate-speech provisions connected to social-media content.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom lists Saputra as imprisoned for religious activity and records his detention beginning in February 2026. Religious-freedom organisations have raised broader concerns about Indonesia’s blasphemy legislation and its effect on religious minorities.
