Publications by Emmanuel Ziehli

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"Shock Waves" Series: The Resilience of Christian Radio Stations in the Face of African Rebellions

“Sub-Saharan and Central Africa has become the new global epicenter of jihadism, where groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State are seeking to establish a Sahelian caliphate by encircling urban centers.” In a recent article, Illia Djadi, senior analyst at Open Doors in London, writes, “This security threat is accompanied by a deliberate social divide, […]

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Jean-Luc Simbilyabo (RTER): “In the face of the Ebola outbreak in Ituri, faith and prevention go hand in hand”

As the province of Ituri faces an Ebola resurgence, panic and uncertainty are spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For Radio-Télévision Évangile Réconciliation (RTER) in Nyakunde, the race against time has begun. An exclusive interview with its director, Jean-Luc Simbilyabo, who counters the prevailing fatalism with awareness-raising and Christian faith. […]

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2026: Building the Future of African Christian Media

The year 2026 is off to a strong start. The success of the recent seminar in Abidjan has confirmed the vital role of faith-based media as a bulwark against radicalism. To sustain this momentum, your support is essential. Our 2026 program is ambitious: in September, a seminar in Chad with Africa by Radio (AbR) will strengthen continental collaboration. […]

Facing the Caliphate: The Ordeal of Religious Minorities in Africa

Ten years after ISIS’s attempt to establish a foothold in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa has become the new jihadist El Dorado. Groups affiliated with al-Qaeda (JNIM) and the Islamic State (EIGS) are stepping up their offensives in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This geographical barrier is giving way to a plan for a Sahelian caliphate. The terrorist strategy is evolving: […]

Médias Ébène: A unique mission to make a difference!

Technical support, guidance, and training: this is how the Médias Ébène association supports Christian radio stations in French-speaking Africa. Today, this region faces major challenges, including the rise of religious extremism. In this context, Christian radio stations in Senegal, Mali, Chad, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon… are […]

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DRC: Escalating ADF terror in Mambasa territory

The province of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is facing a security and humanitarian crisis of alarming proportions. Between March 28 and 31, 2026, rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out a series of bloody raids, blocking major roads and plunging the Mambasa region into terror. The death toll and […]