AFWIS Joins Operation World in Prayer for Jumhuriyah Jibuti , ( Repubic of Djibouti ) - Africa

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May 09: Djibouti

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Djibouti

Jumhuriyah Jibuti , ( Repubic of Djibouti )

Africa

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Geography

Area: 23,200 sq km
A hot, dry, desert enclave between Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia, with possibly the hottest average temperatures of any country on earth.
Population: 879,053    Annual Growth: 1.78%
Capital: Djibouti
Urbanites: 88.1%
HDI Rank: 155 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 11 (55% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: French and Arabic. Trade languages Somali, Afar    Languages: 10 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Muslim

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	15,383	1.75	0.2
Evangelicals	1,207	0.1	3.4
Muslim	852,945	97.03

Challenges for Prayer

The few Somali and Afar believers are often isolated and suffer many pressures from relatives. Their families may ostracize, beat or even kill them for deserting Islam. Pray that they might stand firm in their commitment to follow Jesus. There are many disruptive forces such as tribalism and jealousy that create division among the believers and make them reluctant to meet together. Pray for a new bond of unity. Many of the believers are jobless, and some are illiterate – pray for effective use of literacy and vocational training programmes. Small groups of local believers are gathering for fellowship. Pray for effective use of the Scriptures in these meetings and for the Holy Spirit to work in each life. Pray that God will raise up strong Christian leaders from among and for the Somali and Afar believers.
Pray for the peoples of Djibouti:
a) The Afars’ main territories are in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where there is little witness at present. In Djibouti, the primarily nomadic Afar are increasingly urbanized due to economic pressures. There is no known church among them.
b) The Somalis are a small branch of the larger populations in Somalia and Ethiopia. The Somalis in Djibouti are a key for the evangelization of their kinsmen across the border.
c) Arabs, both local and Yemeni, need a specific approach directed to their spiritual needs. There is no work among them, despite possibly being more accessible here than in Yemen.
d) The ethnic minorities. As a strategic port city, Djibouti attracts foreigners from many lands. Most of these – French, Greek, Pakistani, Senegalese, Indian and others – have little exposure to vibrant Christian witness.
     For an additional 5 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 Djibouti.