Praying for Africa

Equatorial Guinea faces an unusual political and economic situation. Large oil reserves made a small minority very rich. Pray for economic justice and wise stewardship.

The Coptic Church is by far the largest body of Christians in the Middle East and is a strategic key for the evangelisation of the region.

Djibouti enjoys peace, but suffers under serious social and economic problems. Western military presence helps create an atmosphere of calm and safety. Pray that the Islamist voice that seeks to make Djibouti conform to its own values will not destroy current freedoms.

This nation has endured some civil strife in the past generation, although thankfully it has not degraded into war or intractable conflict. Pray for leaders to be free of corruption, and to work for unity and nation building.

Congo needs to be allowed to overcome the evils of its tragic history - this must involve some form of repentance and reparation by former colonial powers. 19th-century Arabs raided the country for slaves.

Currently, this nation's troubles pale in contrast to some of its neighbours. Pray for good government, for wise economic policies, for good stewardship of natural resources, and for justice to rule in society.