--- title: Pray the News | Africa description: Africa | Pray the news is a weekly newsletter covering local and international events. You'll receive short prayer prompts and updates on significant issues around the world. image: https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/2.png --- [![Anglican Missions logo](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/anglican-missions-and-awa.png)](http://www.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSROOM HOME](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSLETTER](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/enews) - [PRAY THE NEWS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray) [DONATE NOW](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/donate/) # PRAY THE NEWS In a world filled with constant news, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the overwhelming negativity, conflict and need around us. Within those headlines is a powerful place to pray. Pray the News is a weekly blog published by Anglican Missions to enrich the intercessory prayer life of the church as we pray into the biggest social, cultural and geopolitical headlines facing the world. We believe that prayer makes a difference and is an active engagement with the heart of God. Sign up to receive updates every Thursday on issues that we can pray into - together. # FILTER BY: - [ALL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/all) - [Conflict](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/conflict) - [Africa](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/africa) - [Disasters](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/disasters) - [Geopolitics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/geopolitics) - [Human Rights](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/human-rights) - [World News](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/world-news) - [Climate](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/climate) - [Gaza](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/gaza) - [Middle-East](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/middle-east) - [Politics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/politics) - [Food Security](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/food-security) - [Holy Land](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/holy-land) - [Pacific](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/pacific) - [United States of America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/united-states-of-america) - [Environment](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/environment) - [International Relations](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/international-relations) - [Asia](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/asia) - [Central America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/central-america) - [New Zealand](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/new-zealand) - [Updates](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/updates) - [health](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/health) - [Europe](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/europe) - [Finance](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/finance) - [Iran](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/iran) - [Protests](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/protests) - [Sudan](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/sudan) - [Ukraine](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/ukraine) - [Water](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/water) Africa ### [12/11 • SUDAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/131125) Sudan’s conflict has triggered mass displacement, widespread hunger, and the collapse of essential services. Anglican Missions Nov 13, 2025 Africa ### [09/10 • AL-FASHIR](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/091025) Over 413,000 people are trapped without food, aid, or safe passage in the city of Al-Fashir, Sudan. Anglican Missions Oct 9, 2025 Africa ### [02/10 • MADAGASCAR](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/021025) Madagascar is in turmoil after youth-led protests erupted across the capital and other cities in late September. Anglican Missions Oct 2, 2025 Africa ### [25/09 • SOUTH SUDAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/250925) South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is once again facing the threat of widespread conflict.  Anglican Missions Sep 25, 2025 Africa ### [03/07 • THE SAHEL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/030725) The Sahel is facing one of the world’s fastest-growing (and least reported) humanitarian crises. Anglican Missions Jul 3, 2025 Africa ### [22/05 • ANGOLA CHOLERA OUTBREAK](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/220525) Angola is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The disease has spread rapidly, with over 17,400 reported cases and nearly 600 deaths. Anglican Missions May 22, 2025 Conflict ### [15/05 • NIGERIA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/150525) Armed violence has escalated across Nigeria, fuelled by long-standing tensions over land, religion, and identity. Anglican Missions May 15, 2025 Africa ### [13/03 • SOUTH SUDAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/130325) Concerns are mounting over South Sudan, as fears grow that the fragile peace established in 2018 may unravel into renewed civil war. Anglican Missions Mar 13, 2025 Africa ### [27/02 • PEPFAR](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/270225) The U.S. humanitarian funding freeze includes the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This is devastating for people affected by HIV. Anglican Missions Feb 27, 2025 Africa ### [20/02 • CONGO](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/200225) Civil war between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters, continues to decimate the country’s territorial... Anglican Missions Feb 20, 2025 [1](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/africa/page/1) [2](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/africa/page/2) © 2025 Anglican Missions [Privacy Policy](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/privacy-policy/)