DR Congo: Ebola cases reach 10,000
Since declaring a public health emergency in May, the latest Ebola outbreak has already become the deadliest in the history of DR Congo, with more than 10,000 cases and 5,000 deaths, mission partner Martin Gordon reports. Financial aid and medical equipment are now arriving in eastern DRC, but it took a long time to mobilise […]
UK: award winning Orchid Project
We celebrate with mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson, senior research advisor with Orchid Project, an international NGO at the forefront of the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Orchid Project were nominated for three Lovie awards (the European ‘Internet Oscars’) for a podcast series featuring their advocacy and research work. They were awarded a Bronze People’s […]
Sudan: drone strikes kill hundreds
The BBC reports that Sudan’s army have been accused of launching several drone strikes that have reportedly killed more than 300 people, including dozens travelling to a funeral. The death toll from strikes in two areas of West Kordofan state on Sunday evening was 150 and in Abyei, a disputed border area between Sudan and […]
Tanzania: training craft entrepreneurs
SAFI (See Ability First International) which provides vocational training to people with disabilities in Tanzania, is led by mission partners Ben and Katy Ray, and is seeking to train 50 more new craft entrepreneurs over the coming year. Please pray for these groups to develop naturally and for creativity as the new craft enterprises begin […]
DR Congo: rebuilding schools
In Goma, Ngangi Primary school is currently undergoing extensive work including the rebuilding of 12 new classrooms, an office and toilets. The 1,000 students have now returned to school and mission partner Martin Gordon asks for prayer for the school teachers as they start the school year in challenging conditions. Please also pray for the […]
North Africa: persecuted Christians
Prayer is needed for Christians across three different countries in North Africa being persecuted for their Christian faith. One Christian has been sentenced to death in one of these countries and prayer is requested that they will be released at an upcoming hearing.
DR Congo: tragedy amid ongoing conflict and Ebola epidemic
Please pray for friends and family of CMS-Africa partner Etsegeri Emmanuel, who tragically died this week following a road accident. Pray for God to comfort and strengthen his family, colleagues and others who are mourning his passing. Please pray for peace and stability for people in areas of DR Congo affected by conflict and insecurity. […]
Ethiopia: conflict in Tigray
Lift up people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, where clashes broke out last week and at least 52 civilians lost their lives during three days of heavy fighting around the town of Alamata. It is believed that government troops have taken control of the town and are heading north towards the main city in the […]
South Sudan: conflict
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for peace and reconciliation following recent clashes between Arab Misseriya and Ngok Dinka groups, which left 40 people dead and 76 injured. Pray, too, for families who have been displaced due to conflict, many of whom are living in the open without food or shelter. Pray for God to provide for […]
Ethiopia: training for displaced church leaders
CMS partners Chris and Suzy Wilson, supporting peacemaking among Christians in Ethiopia, have in recent years been supporting displaced church leaders by delivering theology training in refugee camps. Simon, a former theology student of Chris’s, has been supporting Chris with translation into local languages and teaching alongside Chris, and is now preparing to complete the […]
Tanzania: work and residence permits granted
CMS partner Heather Johnstone writes that after six long months, her Tanzania work and residence permits have been granted. Give thanks for this long-awaited breakthrough, and for the people who supported Heather practically and through prayer along the way.
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak continues
Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record continues and over 7,000 cases have been recorded. Worst hit is the north-east corner of the country, where CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre. Pray for Bisoke and others at the peace centre as they do their best […]
