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HOLYNET IN NORTH AFRICA WITH JESUS AROUND THE WORLD
NORTH AFRICA:
WORSHIP OF THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD
Join Cornerstone Light Schools, Alaso, Alagbado, Lagos for her Annual Inter-house Sports at the Premises of African Independent Television (AIT), Alagbado Lagos, Nigeria on 9th of April, 2026. The field is set, the colors are out, and the cheers are LOUD! Unleashing the champion within! Beyond the medals, we’re building leaders. All invited schools and sport lovers are welcome.
EAST AFRICA: HOLYNET DIGITAL JOURNEY OF FAITH From the depth of the Great Rift Valley to the peaks of Kilimanjaro, the people of Eastern Africa: resilient and diverse, thriving in a unique landscape of soaring mountains and arid savannahs landscapes they inhabit. East Africa, fostered to a wide range of lifestyles, from pastoralism in the north to agriculture in the fertile south, known for strong community ties, a warm hospitality culture, and a deep connection to the land and wildlife, where adventure lives. Join HOLYNET as we pioneer a new digital journey of faith to East Africa. Click to connect up on www.holynet.online now
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Do you need re-connection with the Almighty God in Mauritius after time of disconnect? Then worship with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mauritius and experience dramatic transformation like never before. We are in Vacoa, Mauritius. Kindly visit HOLYNET Homepage for church address on google map. Jesus is Lord.
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Ignorance breeds deformity. Get informed and know vital history. Bible history and prophesies are vital revelations from God that keeps the spiritual lamp burning. Get to know more of the Word of God as they fulfil in our days. Visit History and Prophesy page on HOLYNET for Divine Light of God's Word unto your path.
Nigerian Airforce Hospital Christian fellowship, the Padre Hour have her weekly power-packed gathering of the Eagles on Fridays @ 12pm WAT at the ANC Clinic of NAFH, Sam Ethnan Airforce Base, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Our soldiers and civilians are welcome. Come for a supernatural experience. Jesus is Lord.
ABOVE ALL
A CELEBRATION OF ULTIIMATE LOVE
IN HEBREW, ARABIC & ENGLISH
ARABIC VERSION OF JESUS SACRIFICE
mustaHiqqun
huwa I-Himalu
Worthy Is The Lamb
HOLYNET IN ALGERIA WITH JESUS AROUND THE WORLD:
JESUS, ABOVE ALL POWER
HOLYNET IN ALGERIA:
Song for the King of kings
HOLYNET IN MALI
WITH JESUS AROUND THE WORLD
Here For You, Oh LORD
HOLYNET IN MOROCCO WITH JESUS AROUND THE WORLD
SPIRIT UPON MY HEART
ROOTED IN CHRIST
ONE INSPIRATION - THREE LANGUAGES - HEBREW, ARABIC, ENGLISH
HOLYNET IN EGYPT WITH JESUS AROUND THE WORLD
HALLELUJAH
HOSANNA
...Expecting the appearance of the King of kings
HOLYNET
LIBYA:
THE 21 THAT WENT THE WAY OF THEIR LORD, THE KING
VOICES OF FAITH THAT SHOOK THE SHORES OF HISTORY
...A must watch.
By 2026, My Name will be on the lips of every Iranians - Jesus Christ
HOLYNET'S VIEW OF ALL NATIONS ON RAPTURE DAY:
Are Nations Prepared For These Disruptions?
NOTHERN AFRICAN HISTORY
HISTORY OF NORTH AFRICA
North Africa's history is a rich tapestry spanning prehistoric, classical, Islamic, colonial, and post-independence eras. Indigenous Berber cultures, ancient Egyptian civilization, and Phoenician colonies (like Carthage) dominated early, followed by Greek, Roman, and Vandal rule. The 7th-century Arab conquest brought Islam and lasting Arab-Berber cultural synthesis.
Prehistory and Early Civilizations
Inhabitants: The region has been inhabited for thousands of years, with Berber peoples indigenous to the area west of Egypt.
Climate: About 20,000 years ago, the region was green and humid before desertification.
Early Cultures: Neolithic cultures appeared, followed by the development of local Berber kingdoms like Numidia.
Egypt & Carthage: Egypt thrived as one of the world's oldest cultures, while Phoenician settlers established Carthage in the 9th century BC, which became a Mediterranean power.
Classical Period and Roman Rule
Punic Wars: Rome conquered Carthage in 146 BCE, making North Africa a critical province for grain production, often called the "breadbasket of Rome".
Roman Influence: The region was Romanized and Christianized, with urban centers thriving until the 5th-century Vandal invasions.
Byzantine Control: Before the Islamic conquest, Byzantium briefly held control over parts of the region.
Islamic Conquest and Medieval Period
Arab Expansion: Arab armies arrived in the 7th century, bringing Islam and accelerating the region's Arabization.
Islamic Dynasties: The region became home to various powerful dynasties, including the Umayyads, Fatimids, Almoravids, and Almohads.
Trans-Saharan Trade: Camel caravans integrated North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa, creating strong economic networks.
Ottoman and Colonial Era
Ottoman Rule: By the 16th century, much of North Africa was under the Ottoman Empire, which later decentralized into autonomous vassal states.
European Colonialism: In the 19th and 20th centuries, European powers took control: France seized Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco; Italy conquered Libya; and Britain influenced Egypt.
World War II: North Africa served as a major battleground (North African Campaign).
Independence and Modern Era
Decolonization: Egypt (1922/1953), Libya (1951), Morocco (1956), Tunisia (1956), and Algeria (1962, after a long war) gained independence.
Conflict and Modernization: The region has experienced rapid modernization, with ongoing issues over Western Sahara.
Cultural Identity: The contemporary population is largely Arab-Berber (Amazigh) and Muslim, bridging African, Arab, and Mediterranean identities.
RELIGION OF NORTHERN AFRICA
Northern Africa is predominantly Muslim, with over 94% of the population adhering to Islam, which has been the dominant religion since the 7th-century Arab conquests. The region is overwhelmingly Sunni Muslim, with small minorities of Christians (about 3%) and very small Jewish populations. The region includes countries like Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt.
Key Aspects of Religion in North Africa:
Dominance of Islam: Islam is the primary religion, influencing culture, law, and daily life across the Maghreb and Egypt.
Historical Shift: While North Africa was a center of early Christianity, the 7th-century expansion of Islam led to a gradual, yet deep, transformation of the region, according to !youtube.
Sunni Majority: The vast majority of North African Muslims belong to the Sunni branch.
Cultural Identity: The region is considered part of the Arab world, with a strong link between Islamic and Arab cultural identity.
Religious Demographics:
Muslims: >94%
Christians: ~3%
Other/None: <3%
Algeria: Mostly Muslim
Egypt: Mostly Muslim, with a significant Coptic Christian minority
Libya: ~96% Muslim
Morocco: >99% Muslim
Tunisia: >99% Muslim
Mauritania: Almost entirely Muslim
OUR FATHER OF FAITH ON DIGITAL EVANGELISM
“I strongly encourage the use of online platforms for evangelism, considering it a crucial, modern-day method for reaching a global audience. I believes that while traditional in-person methods remain important, digital tools allow the message of God to transcend geographical barriers and reach people who might not otherwise be accessible.”
Pastor E. A. Adeboye
General Overseer, RCCG
ABOUT HOLYNET
HOLYNET is a platform that is committed to sharing the message of Jesus Christ through innovative digital outreach. Our mission is to inspire faith, create hope, and unite believers globally, embracing diversity and overcoming cultural and geographical barriers.
ABOUT HOLYNETÂ COORDINATOR
Oludayo Olusola Fagbemi (also called Olugbemi), an evangelist and digital outreach coordinator of the World Communications Online International, leads the HOLYNET frontline. The Lord directed him to front the online evangelicals years ago. He has been very active for the Lord Jesus Christ in Nigeria gospel settings, cutting across campus, medical, church and military Christian missions. He serves in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Emmanuel Parish, Mauritius. He is married with Children.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Mauritius
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Join us this coming Sunday for a life- transforming service with Jesus Christ at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Emmanuel Parish, Mauritius.
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Time: 9.00 Hours
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WORLD GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE AND FAITH
World geography, culture, and faith are deeply interconnected, each shaping and being shaped by the others through historical spread, environmental influence, and shared identity.
Interconnectedness of Geography, Culture, and Faith
Environmental Influence: Natural landscapes—such as rivers, mountains, and climate—shape religious beliefs and cultural practices by providing resources and inspiration for sacred sites.
Cultural Landscapes: Faith often leaves a physical mark on the geography of a region through the construction of temples, churches, and mosques, which define a location’s cultural identity.
Diffusion and Migration: Globalization, trade, and migration have allowed religions to spread from their “hearths” (places of origin) to new regions, sometimes blending with local cultures to create unique traditions.
The Five Major World Faiths
Most global religious systems can be categorized into these five major faiths, which account for the vast majority of the world’s population as of 2025:
Faith Estimated Adherents (2025) Core Geography Key Sacred Sites
Christianity ~2.4 Billion Europe, Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa Vatican City, Jerusalem
Islam ~1.9 Billion Middle East, North Africa, Asia-Pacific Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem
Hinduism ~1.2 Billion South Asia (India, Nepal) Varanasi, Ganges River
Buddhism ~500 Million East and Southeast Asia Bodh Gaya, Lumbini
Judaism ~15 Million Israel, North America Western Wall (Jerusalem)
Key Concepts in Cultural Geography
Universalizing vs. Ethnic Religions: Universalizing Religions (e.g., Christianity, Islam, Buddhism) actively seek converts and aim for a global appeal, breaking from specific regional or ethnic boundaries.
Ethnic Religions (e.g., Hinduism, Judaism) are typically associated with a specific ethnic group or geographical area and do not generally focus on conversion.
Sacred Space and Pilgrimage: Faith transforms physical geography into “sacred space.” Major pilgrimage sites attract millions annually, providing spiritual renewal and connecting believers to their historical roots.
The Unaffiliated: Approximately 16% of the global population (1.2 billion people) identifies as religiously unaffiliated, making them the third-largest “group” globally.
WORLD CHRISTIANITY SPREAD
The Christian faith continue to spread with the number of adherents projected to reach approximately 2.67 billion people, representing about one-third of the world’s population. The primary drivers of growth are in the Global South (sub-Saharan Africa and Asia), while the faith is experiencing slower growth or decline in many Western nations.Â
Key Global Trends in 2026
· Overall Growth: The Christian population is growing at an annual rate of approximately 0.98%, slightly outpacing the general world population growth rate of 0.88%. Projections indicate the number of Christians will top 3 billion by 2050.
· Geographic Shift: A major ongoing shift is the movement of the center of Christianity to the Global South.
· Africa is a hub of rapid growth due to high birth rates and revivalist movements, and by 2050, it is projected to be home to more Christians than any other continent. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is on track to eventually surpass the United States as the country with the most Christians.
· Asia is also experiencing significant growth, with conversions and strong house church movements reported in countries like Iran and China, despite persecution.
· Decline in the West: In contrast, the proportion of Christians is declining in many Western countries (Europe and North America) due to lower birth rates and an increase in the number of people with no religious affiliation.Â
Factors Contributing to Spread and Challenges
· Demographics: High birth rates in the Global South are the single biggest driver of Christian population increase.
· Evangelism and Missions: Active missionary work, the widespread availability of Bible translations and apps (such as YouVersion nearing 1 billion downloads), and major evangelistic initiatives contribute to growth and spiritual engagement.
· Persecution: In some regions, like Iran and parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the faith is growing despite intense persecution and pressure from extremist groups.
· Youth Engagement: In some contexts, young people, including Gen Z, are showing high levels of church attendance and engagement in movements like campus revivals.
· Competition: While Christianity is growing, Islam is growing at an even faster rate (1.57% annually), largely due to higher fertility rates, and the gap between the two largest religions is narrowing.Â