Africa

"From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my worshipers, the daughter of My dispersed ones, shall bring My offering" (Zephaniah 3:10).

Africa's story is one of convoluted tribal histories, foreign domination, independence and spirals of injustices. Most of the continent today is plagued with corruption and disease while its people eke out an existence. Even so, the Bible foretells a bright future for Africa—and the rest of the world.

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The Biblical Solution for Africa's Biggest Crisis

At the recent International AIDS Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, delegates repeatedly condemned abstinence programs. The African continent has been particularly devastated by AIDS. Interestingly, abstinence programs are the only ones that are really working there.
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Intelligence Failure-From Listening to the Wrong People?

Sept. 11 and the war in Iraq have both been partially blamed on bad intelligence. It came as no surprise to this World News and Prophecy writer.
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Who Are the Real Animals?

Is it man's destiny to ride roughshod over animals? In today's world, greed and superstition are two powerful forces more important than the welfare of animals...
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10 Million AIDS Orphans: A Disaster for Africa

AIDS has taken a horrible toll in Africa, and the plague is far from over. What will stop the horror?
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The High Cost of Ignorance

Few people have ever considered the Bible a reliable guide for good physical and mental health. Yet scattered throughout its pages are priceless laws and principles that would literally save millions of lives every year if we would only pay...
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What's the Solution for Africa's Biggest Problem?

The African continent has been devastated by AIDS, and the problem will get far worse before it gets better. Yet on a recent trip to Ghana I saw a glimmer of hope at the Kumasi Virgins Club. If only people...
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'Mr. Smith' Takes on Washington

Perception is reality, at least in the minds of many people. In the developing world the common perception of America's foreign policy often is tragically contorted. The problem is compounded by refusal to consider the real source of many nations'...
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World News and Trends: Why liberate Liberia?

Where in the world is Liberia? And why is America interested in this tiny country on Africa's west coast?
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World News and Trends: The disparity of two different worlds

The recent G8 Conference in Evian, France, reminded us of the shocking disparity extant in our world, particularly when comparing most Western countries with the continent of Africa.
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World News and Trends: Famine stalks Africa

World hunger is on the rise again, much of it afflicting the African continent, especially the sub-Sahara.
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World News and Trends- War, famine, disease: Africa's endless afflictions

The four horsemen of the Apocalypse are already riding roughshod over much of Africa.
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From The Word: It's Time for a Timely Reminder on Time

Sometimes cultural differences can give you a new perspective on God's Word. Maybe there's more we can learn about what it means to "redeem the time."
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Is There "Just Cause" for Nations to Intervene in the Affairs of Other Nations?

Should other nations intervene in Iraq or between the Palestinians and Israelis? Increasing mind-numbing conflicts around the world raise the level of debate over this difficult question.
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Islamic Extremists Attack the West in Many Countries

The murder of three American Baptist missionaries by an Islamic extremist in Yemen Dec. 30 highlights the growing threat to Americans living in other parts of the world and the increasing worldwide clash between the followers of Islam and those...
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World News and Trends- Southern Africa: Hunger may affect millions

The following summary was included in a report from Maseru, Lesotho, to The Independent on Sunday: "The World Food Programme is warning that it may soon have to feed up to 8 million people in Southern Africa as famine stalks...
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Money Won't Solve These Problems

The recent International AIDS Conference in Barcelona called on rich nations to spend still more money on AIDS. Governments spending more money won't solve this or any other problem.
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In Brief... Egypt Is Trying to Obtain Nuclear Weapons

Western intelligence agencies have reached the conclusion that Egypt is taking steps to obtain nuclear weapons.
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'She Used to Be Our Queen, Too...'

Queen Elizabeth II's 50-year reign has seen an astonishing change in the United Kingdom-and far greater change in Britain's former African colonial possessions. What's behind these massive, momentous trends?
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In Brief... Congo Tragedy Compounded by "Helpers"

Congo's Nyiragongo volcano exploded in a massive eruption on Jan. 18, instantly killing 45 people in the city of Goma. In the aftermath, burning lava caused unearthed storage tanks at a gas station to explode when large numbers of people...
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Fifty Years of the African Queen

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will celebrate 50 years on the throne this year. Few could have imagined the astounding changes in the nations of the British Commonwealth-particularly those in Africa-during her lifetime.
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