Niger: plea for prayer

en staff  |  World
Date posted:  1 Sep 2023
Share Add       
Niger: plea  for prayer

Niger Christians are asking for prayer as the country continues to face turbulence.

Mission organisation Open Doors UK says people should pray for the safety of the churches, and especially believers who have converted from Islam.

Local believers also request prayers that religious leaders will use their influence wisely and advocate peace and democracy. As en went to press, the situation in Niger remained fluid following a coup by the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland [CNSP] – a military junta – in the face of ongoing opposition by other local countries represented by ECOWAS (the Economic Community of West African States).

Share
< Previous article| World| Next article >
Read more articles by en staff >>
People
'It's like a veil has lifted': former US VP candidate finds faith

'It's like a veil has lifted': former US VP candidate finds faith

Former US vice presidential candidate Nicole Shanahan has converted from Judaism to Christianity.Announcing her baptism on social media platform …

People
Gordon Murray dies

Gordon Murray dies

A leading figure in the Protestant Truth Society (PTS), Gordon Murray, has died.After a ministry in the Church of …

Subscribe

Enjoy our monthly paper and full online access

Find out more

About en

Our vision, values and history.

Read more