This 2021 factsheet published by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom documents instances of religious freedom violations, including of a violent nature, against Muslims in Africa.
In June this year, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked pupils of the Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe, Uganda, leaving 37 dead – 20 were attacked by machetes. The rest burned to death. Pupils at the secondary school were singing Gospel songs 2 at the time of the attack. After the assailants were done, they chanted “Allahu Akbar”, meaning “God is greatest”.
Finally, consider the BBC illustrated documentary entitled, “Branded and beaten,” 3 that highlights the experience of Nigerian children accused of murder and witchcraft.
These are only three accounts of ongoing violence in Africa based on religion or belief.
