Mozambique is located in the southeast corner of the African continent, across from the island of Madagascar. It is one of the poorest countries in the world, resulting from years of colonial predation, Marxist government, guerrilla warfare, civil war and natural disasters, famine, floods and AIDS. They are heavily dependent on foreign aid. Between 1975 and 1982 the extreme Marxist government attempted to root out Christianity. The country has certainly seen the effect of this attempt. Since then, there has been religious freedom and the country is growing in their Christian faith and have enjoyed peace after years of war. They […]
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(Ancient Moroccan tanneries) Morocco is in the northwest corner of Africa. Sunni Islam is the state religion, and the existence of Christians and Jews are tolerated but not accepted (prejudiced). Arab armies invaded Morocco in the seventh century and Islam took over at that time. The once-strong North African Church was erased. Today, Christians are still persecuted and expelled from the country. There are less than one percent Christians and Jews, and even less than that are Evangelical (about .01%). The internet is beginning to change their access to other worldviews, as significant numbers search for the gospel online, and […]
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The country of Mauritius, not related to Mauritania in Western Africa, is a very tiny island on the other side of Madagascar. All peoples immigrated there from the 18th century onward. Most are of Indian descent, and some Creole, African and European. It is largely a Hindu government and culture with strong Indian ties. Missions are allowed but proselytism is looked upon unfavorably. Even so, large numbers of Hindus are coming to Jesus through the bold witness of evangelical and Pentecostal churches. Praise God for these bold witnesses in such a small remote area of […]
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Mauritania is mostly desert in Western Central Africa. It is divided between White and Black Moors (muslim culture), and Sub-Saharan African. There is alleged slavery between the groups, along with government corruption, and very poor people. It is one of the least reached areas in the world. Pray that the Good News of Jesus Christ will reach these people.
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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