AFWIS joins Operation World in praying for Republic of Mali, Africa

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Aug 24: Mali

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Mali

Republic of Mali

Africa

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Geography

Area: 1,240,192 sq km
Landlocked state. Dry southern grasslands merge into the Sahara Desert. The Niger River runs through the southern part of the country.
Population: 13,323,104    Annual Growth: 2.40%
Capital: Bamako
Urbanites: 33.3%
HDI Rank: 178 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 62 (60% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: French. Trade languages Bambara, Fulbe, Songhai    Languages: 60 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Muslim

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	351,730	2.64	2.5
Evangelicals	93,630	0.7	2.5
Muslim	11,641,728	87.38

Answer to Prayer

The consolidation of the gospel is an answer to prayer:
a) The Church is taking root in a number of the cultures and peoples of Mali as believers persevere and second-generation Christians emerge.
b) A diversity of ministry sees church planting, development work and all types of holistic approaches bear fruit. Most missions combine outreach with works of compassion, since both are clearly needed.
c) Partnerships have formed for all Protestant ministries in Mali - Association des Groupements d'Églises et Missions Protestantes Évangéliques au Mali (AGEMPEM) - and for the evangelization of seven of the largest or most strategic peoples in Mali or West Africa generally: the Bozo, Fulbe, Malinke, Soninke and Tuareg.
     For an additional Answer to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

Challenge for Prayer

Islam in Mali tends to be moderate and uniquely West African. The large majority practice a tolerant brand of Islam that incorporates elements of African traditional religions and superstitious folk practices. Large amounts of aid from Libya and Saudi Arabia keep the population further tied to Islam. In Bamako alone, over 3,000 Qur’anic schools and individual marabouts teach about 40% of children. Pray for Muslims in Mali to have the opportunity to hear, read about and experience Jesus and the assurance of salvation He alone offers.
     For an additional 8 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Mali.