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30th November 2008 |
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Pray for Burkina Faso
A population of 15 million with 50% Muslim, Traditional religion 30% and Christian 18%. Burkina Faso achieved independence from France in 1960. Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta, it was renamed on August 4, 1984, by President Thomas Sankara to mean "the land of upright people". The surrounding countries are Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Togo. Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world and has few natural resources and a weak industrial base. About 90% of the population is engaged in subsistence agriculture, which is vulnerable to periodic drought.
The young people are better educated than their parents, but local prospects for employment and advancement are poor, so they are frustrated and disillusioned. There are few full-time workers targeting these young people. Pray for the work of SU in the high schools.
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The power of the occult has yet to be decisively challenged and broken in many peoples of Burkina Faso. Few countries in West Africa are more dominated by idolatry, fetishism and secret societies. Much has been done in alleviating suffering. Literacy centre’s are being set up to enable a better future for many. Wisdom is needed by both missions and Christian leaders in the administration of this help. The long-term presence of aid workers lends much credibility to the Christian cause. Pray for these people.
Also pray for Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger
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