The Pentecostal Church in Rwanda, ADEPR, said it has officially dismissed around 35 pastors and evangelists from holding church responsibilities following their involvement in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Read the full story : https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/03/23/rwandas-pentecostal-church-dismisses-35-pastors-and-evangelists-over-an-alleged-role-in-1994-rwandan-genocide/

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized religious leaders, accusing some of exploiting believers for personal gain... Read more: https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/03/25/rwandan-president-paul-kagame-challenges-church-leaders-over-failure-to-fulfill-religious-duties/

Since the Hope Africa University began the tradition of annual prayer day, the Chaplain said they have noticed a real change in students’ behaviour. Rev. Jérôme Niyoyankunze said they noticed many students accept Jesus Christ and witnessed lives truly transformed by the Gospel. Read the full story: https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/03/27/faith-at-the-core-hope-africa-university-holds-annual-day-of-prayer-and-thanksgiving/

À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme, une conférence couplée à une foire d’exposition des réalisations de jeunes filles baptistes s’est tenue le 21 mars 2026 à Kinshasa, dans l’église locale CBCO Bandal 1. Lire plus : https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/03/28/a-kinshasa-des-jeunes-filles-baptistes-misent-sur-lentrepreneuriat-pour-concilier-foi-et-autonomisation/

On March 28, 2026, Bishop Emmanuel Nsanganiye, leader of the Free Baptist Church in Burundi (EBLB), officially signed a partnership agreement with Evangelisation Explosive – Burundi (EE- Burundi), legally represented by Pastor Israel Ndikumana https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/04/04/the-free-baptist-church-of-burundi-signs-evangelism-partnership-with-ee-burundi/

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Burundian theologian and leadership expert, Pastor Acher Niyonizigiye has challenged narratives that religion has been manipulated, pointing to allegations that it serves as a tool of injustice, oppression, and violence rather than being a remarkable force of transformation. Read the full story : https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/04/22/voices-is-religion-just-manipulation-acher-niyonizigiye-responds/

Burundian government warns religious organizations that promote extreme practices, including excessive fasting or messages that could put followers’ lives at risk. Read the full story : https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/06/11/burundi-to-examine-religious-teachings-and-church-practices-in-new-national-investigat/

Our author, Dieudonné Ndayizeye, sees Ndagijimana’s story as a modern reflection of the Good Samaritan described by Jesus in Luke 10:33–34. In a similar spirit, Ndagijimana has dedicated his life to caring for vulnerable children who have been abandoned, orphaned, or left without support, offering them not only shelter but also hope for the future. Read the full story : https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/06/12/like-the-good-samaritan-of-luke-1033-34-burundi-man-cares-for-100-orphans-amid-economic-struggles/

Although these contributions remain insufficient to complete the building project, the fundraising efforts by Baptist churches to improve their infrastructure follow the government's directive to comply with the 2024 law. Read the full story: https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/06/12/some-baptist-churches-in-burundi-still-struggle-to-build-places-of-worship-amid-economic-hardships/