The Gambia, or also called Republic of The Gambia, is a narrow strip of riverine enclave that divides part of Senegal. Life expectancy is 55 years, and half the population is under 15 years. The Gambia was part of the West African slave trade, and the reason a population was kept by the Gambia river. Today it is a majority Muslim country, and the country celebrates the Muslim holidays. Homosexuality is illegal, and punishable by life in prison. The unreached peoples are many and Christian evangelicals are few. There is lack of tools, literature and training for the small churches […]
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Gabon is on the equator in central coastal Africa. Two-thirds of the land is tropical rainforest. It is one of the wealthier African countries and has a stable government. The Catholic church was dominant in the past but has been declining. Witchcraft, black magic, and other animist spirits are strong influences. The former president converted to Islam, and his son/successor is following the same, and has great influence in terms of financial investments for the country. Missionaries have committed to reaching the people of Gabon and presenting the gospel to them. Pray for these missionaries as they go into an […]
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Ethiopia is a very unique country. It is one of the oldest known nations, and has a long written history even from the Bible. It is Africa’s oldest independent nation and one of the first Christian nations. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church was the state church from 1270 until the 1974 revolution. The Orthodox church had been isolated from the rest of the Christian world for a long time, as a Christian island surrounded by Islam, so they developed a unique culture, theology and tradition over time. In recent years, the demand for the Bible has increased, and the Orthodox Church […]
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Eritrea is a small country in the horn of Africa along the coast of the Red Sea. War with neighboring Ethiopia, a Marxist government, and severe religious restrictions have kept the country very poor. Literacy rate is 56%, and half the population lives on less than $1 per day. All religious groups are banned from meeting and practicing their faith except for the four officially recognized religions: Sunni Islam, Eritrean Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Evangelical Lutheran. Even then, there is much religious persecution and imprisonment. Since 2002, almost all missionaries and foreign aid workers of all religions have been expelled. […]
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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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