How The Church Is Standing Strong In Burkina Faso

In the sixth Arise Africa episode, we turn to Burkina Faso, ranked 16 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2026, where Christians face extreme persecution amid a collapse of state authority. Islamic extremist groups dominate large areas, carrying out violent attacks, burning churches, destroying homes and displacing entire communities. With a violence score of 96.7%, believers—especially those who leave Islam to follow Jesus—are at severe risk.

We speak to Open Doors speaker, Laafi Bala, who share stories of resilience, including how they continue to minister despite devastating loss in the west of Africa.

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