Pray for Africa – Page 4

Unrest in Sierra Leone

A measure of calm has returned to Sierra Leone now, after at least 21 demonstrators and six police officers died last week due to hundreds of people in several locations protesting rising prices. Lord, please comfort those who mourn, and heal those who have been injured. As families suffer poverty and hardship, give every heartContinue reading “Unrest in Sierra Leone”

Berti and Hausa of Sudan

Since tribal fighting began last week in Blue Nile State between the Hausa and Berti peoples, at least 65 are dead and about 150 have been injured. Both are Muslim people groups still unreached with the gospel of Christ in Sudan. Lord, we ask You, please, to awaken the peoples of Sudan to Your love.Continue reading “Berti and Hausa of Sudan”

Bar Deaths in South Africa

At least 19 have died and numerous others are injured after two mass shootings Saturday night in South Africa. The first occurred in a tavern in a semi-rural area of Pietermaritzburg, where four died. Then four hours later, in a bar about 500 km north in Soweto, 15 were fatally shot. All this occurred justContinue reading “Bar Deaths in South Africa”

Mass Turned Massacre in Nigeria

Dozens of worshippers died in a brutal attack Sunday at a Catholic Church in Owo, Nigeria. Gunmen rode up on motorcycles and then open-fired, detonating explosives, killing about 70, including children, and abducting others. The church, which seats as many as 1,200, was full for the celebration of Pentecost. Thousands of Christians are martyred everyContinue reading “Mass Turned Massacre in Nigeria”

Deadly Stampede in Nigeria

On Saturday, Christians from the Kings Assembly Pentecostal Church in Rivers State, Nigeria, set out to offer hope to their community by hosting a charity event with free clothing, shoes and other items. People began arriving before dawn to secure their place in line, but before the gates opened at 9 a.m., the crowd brokeContinue reading “Deadly Stampede in Nigeria”

11 Babies Killed in Senegal

The West African country of Senegal is home to at least 26 people groups who do not yet know the Good News of Christ. Yesterday, a tragic fire broke out in the neonatal department of a hospital in Tivaouane, killing 11 newborn babies. Let’s pray for this 90-percent Muslim nation and for the families mourningContinue reading “11 Babies Killed in Senegal”