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On Monday, October 24th, UK appointed their new prime minister – Rishi Sunak. Sunak is the first British Asian PM and the youngest PM in modern times. His appointment came after the former PM, Liz Truss, resigned after only 44 days in office. Britain is currently going through one of the most turbulent eras in its political history. In a parliament meeting on Monday, Sunak told lawmakers, “We now need stability and unity, and I will make it my utmost priority to bring…our country together.” We believe that God will have His way in this new leadership as we continue to pray.

Prayers

Father, we commit this new PM of Britain into Your hands; we pray that You give him wisdom to rule this nation according to Your will. Father, we also pray for those who will be working with him – let Your hand rest upon them. Lord Jesus, let Your perfect will be done in this nation in Jesus Christ name. (1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1, and Proverbs 21:1)

News Sources

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/sunak-looks-set-become-next-uk-pm-after-johnson-quits-race-2022-10-24/

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63345272

United Kingdom

Nigeria

Current Events

In an article posted by CNN, reports show that more than 600 people have lost their lives and over 2 million individuals and families have been displaced (Akbarzai, et al 2022). 27 of Nigeria’s 36 states have been affected by the flooding. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) stated that the excess water being released from a dam in both Nigeria and Cameroon contributed to the devastating flood (Khalid and Maishman, 2022). Additionally, poor infrastructure and planning has aggravated the effects of the flood. More than 200,000 homes have been destroyed and thousands of acres of farmland have been wiped out. Officials are also concerned that there will be increased spread of diseases and food and fuel supply shortage (Khalid and Maishman, 2022).

Prayers

Father, we pray that Your Holy Spirit will comfort the families of those who lost their lives during this disastrous flood. We pray that You will make a way for those who lost their homes and businesses – raise up leaders and individuals that will help rebuild the places that were destroyed by the flood. Lord Jesus, let this situation present opportunities for the gospel to spread, leading to the salvation of their souls – in Jesus Christ name. Amen! (Jeremiah 24:6, Isaiah 61:4)

News Article Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/17/africa/nigeria-floods-deaths-intl-hnk/index.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63280518

Current Events

The State Department has ordered non-emergency US embassy employees and their family members in Abuja, Nigeria to leave the country “due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks there.” Earlier this week, the State Department authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members, having earlier warned of planned terror attacks in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

Prayers

Father, by the blood of Jesus Christ, silence every threat of the enemy in Nigeria; by Your divine judgement, let the perpetrators of the terrorism threats, killings, kidnappings, and other crimes be brought down in Jesus Christ name. (Psalms 72:14, Psalms 55:15)

News Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/28/africa/us-evacuate-staff-abuja-intl/index.html

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/
traveladvisories/nigeria-travel-advisory.html

Nigeria

Pakistan

Current Events

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has warned that climate change will not spare other countries the sort of disaster that left a third of the country underwater and millions of children at risk of water-borne diseases (Magramo and Register, 2022). Authorities have warned that it could take up to 6 months for the flood waters to recede in the areas that were hit the most. He told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday to come together and “act now” before it’s too late. During his speech, Sharif referred to the flood in Genesis chapter 11, saying, “For 40 days and 40 nights, a biblical flood poured down, smashing centuries of weather records, challenging everything we knew about disaster and how to manage it.”

Prayers

Father, we pray that You send help to the people of Pakistan in this time of hardship – send medical help, financial help, and nutritional help. Father, let this situation soften the hearts of Your people to be opened to the gospel in Jesus Christ name.

News Article Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/24/asia/pakistan-floods-unga-shebaz-sharif-intl-hnk/index.html

Current Events

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has declared an immediate three-week lockdown in two high risk districts as the country battles a rise in Ebola. All movement in and out of the Mubende and Kassanda districts will be halted, Museveni said in a televised address. However, cargo trucks will be allowed to enter and leave the areas. Curfews will also be imposed. Places of worship, bars, gyms, saunas and other entertainment venues will close, but schools will remain open (McCluskey and Chen, 2022)

Prayers

Father, we pray that Your healing power will flow through the lives of those infected with this deadly disease. Have mercy on this nation and heal them, Lord. Father, we pray that You give doctors in Uganda, and other countries, the wisdom to formulate a vaccine that will treat and prevent this disease – in Jesus Christ name (2 Chronicles 7:14).

News Article Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/17/world/uganda-ebola-lockdown-intl-hnk/index.html

Uganda

Ethiopia

Current Events

Since November 2020, Ethiopia has been in a civil war with the Tigray region. This war has killed thousands of people, displaced millions of families, and left countless people on the edge of famine (Al Jazeera, 2022). The primary reason for this civil war is rooted in disagreement on power balance between federal and regional authorities. The African Union (AU) has initiated peace talks between the two regions however, the initial scheduled talks were postponed due to logistical reasons. A new date is yet to be announced (Reuters, 2022). God is more than able to change things in this nation through our prayers.

Prayers

Father, let Your peace reign all over this nation and the surrounding regions. According to Your word in Psalms 46:9, which says, “He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth…” cause the war in this nation to cease in Jesus Christ name. Amen.

News Article Sources

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-peace-talks-delayed-logistical-reasons-diplomats-2022-10-07/

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/18/ethiopian-army-seizes-key-city-in-war-torn-tigray

Current Events

At least 149 people are now reported to have been killed during an incident during Halloween festivities in Seoul’s Itaewon nightclub district Saturday night, and 150 others were injured. Authorities are still investigating exactly what caused the incident, but the fire chief said it was a “presumed stampede” through the narrow streets and that many people fell, resulting in casualties. The cause of the incident has not been confirmed, but the chief said there was no gas leak nor fire on site. Most of the casualties are teenagers and people in their 20s.

Prayers

Father, we pray for Your mercy upon the families of the victims who died during this event. Lord Jesus, let the powers of darkness seeking to destroy Your people through ignorance be brought down by Your fiery judgement in Jesus Christ name. Amen (2 Corinthians 2:11, Psalms 9:6).

News Article Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/29/asia/south-korea-halloween-cardiac-arrest-intl/index.html

South Korea

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