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Sacred Shutdown

In 2018, Rwanda took decisive action against illegal churches by closing around 700 of them throughout the country. The government aimed to regulate religious institutions and ensure public safety, citing concerns over u...

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  • 🏛️ 1948 The Accra Riots erupt in Ghana after British authorities break up a march by unarmed veterans who fought in World War II for Britain and are seeking delivery of their benefits. 
  • 🏛️ 2018 700 illegal churches are closed in Rwanda for being too noisy and lacking building permits.
  • 📈 2020 Malawi legalises marijuana cultivation for medical and industrial purposes.

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Sacred Shutdown

Sacred Shutdown

In 2018, Rwanda took decisive action against illegal churches by closing around 700 of them throughout the country. The government aimed to regulate religious institutions and ensure public safety, citing concerns over unqualified preachers, unsound structures, and fraudulent practices within these unauthorized places of worship. The closures ignited a debate over religious freedom and government intervention, but the Rwandan authorities remained steadfast in their commitment to protecting citizens and promoting accountability in the religious sector.

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