Africa

Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa where religious persecution is prevalent

  • WA-Mali-42

    Christians form a small minority in Mali – less than 3%, but they have been active in advocacy and in seeking every opportunity to engage their government. Thank the Lord for the courageous Church in Mali

  • WA-Mali-43

    Thank the Lord for every pastor who have equipped and faithfully discipled the Church. Pastors asked us to pray for fruit on their work that the Church may experience a spiritual awakening

  • WA-Niger-28

    Niger has suffered from extended droughts, causing much hardship for farming (constituting the largest sector of the economy). Labelled as one of the poorest countries on earth, her people have had to show great resilience. Thank the Lord for this remarkable country and people. Pray that He will bless Niger in all aspects.

  • WA-Burkina Faso-29

    Christians form less than one percent of the population. Thank the Lord for the that 1% for the church’s courageous testimony. Thank the Lord for the protections Christians have enjoyed from their government over much of its recent history.

  • WA-Burkina Faso-30

    Pastors serve communities that face great poverty. Thank the Lord for their sacrificial service and pray that they may continue to experience His provision. Pray for wisdom and protection as they care for flocks vulnerable to increasing hostility.

  • WA-Niger-31

    Niger is 28th on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List, with Islamic oppression the strongest type of persecution. There has been a surge in jihadist attacks, especially in the west and south-east. There the situation for Christians is dire. Communal worship and meetings are dangerous, and must happen in secret. Pray for protection for believers…

  • WA-Niger-32

    In the West there has been a rise in attacks on Christian properties, incl. churches, schools and health care centers. Please pray for communities affected by these realities to be freed from the militants and that these destroyed services will be restored soon.

  • WA-Niger-33

    Christians face uncertainty over the space they will enjoy in society in the future. Pray that they will remain clear witnesses for Christ and that the Lord will continue to build His Church that will remain salt and light live in these changing circumstances

  • WA-Niger-34

    Pray that the Lord will raise up shepherds for these believers. Pray that believers from affected areas, may experience support and fellowship, whether they have stayed or fled.