It has been reported that police in Rwanda have arrested six church leaders including Bishop Innocent Rugagi, one of the more famous pastors in the country.
The reason given for this clampdown is that the churches are plotting to defy a government order requiring churches to comply with building regulations and noise pollution.
About 700 churches have already been closed down.
Although some follow traditional practices, the vast majority of Rwandans are Christians.
The clampdown and the arrest of the preachers comes after President Paul Kagame publicly criticised what he called a large number of illegal churches in the country.
Mr Kagame also questioned whether these churches, in his words, bring any worthy benefit to the people.
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