Headliners for the week of 11 July, 2025

Officials and young protesters in Kenya navigate strained relationship

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Kenya (MNN) — Young protesters and established leaders in Kenya continue to clash. The streets of Nairobi are calm again after Monday’s deadly protests, says one FMI partner. But the unrest is far from over. Bruce Allen says that blunt comments from Kenya’s president on how to combat vandalism have sparked nationwide outrage. In the tension, Church leaders see the deep spiritual needs of the next generation. Pray as they strive to share the gospel.

Call to action

  • Pray for the peaceful resolution and meaningful dialogue between the government and the youth leaders. Pray for wisdom for the national leaders to listen with humility and to prioritize justice,
  • Pray for the protection of protesters and law enforcement officers so that they can avoid any more loss of life or injury. And four, pray for revival and reformation within the Church, so that it can be a clear voice of truth, peace, and healing.

Kenyan young people march for political change, but some pay with their lives

Kenya (MNN) — On Monday, riots broke out in cities across Kenya, leading to 31 deaths according to Kenya’s human rights commission. Concerns over police brutality have fueled the recent unrest. Steve Holman with Kenya Hope says their work among the Maasai people is unaffected by the protests. But they need more gospel workers! Ask God to call young men and women in Kenya to work in His Kingdom. Learn more in the full story at mnnonline.org.

Call to action

  • Ask God to call young men and women in Kenya to serve with Him in His Kingdom.
  • Pray for civil resolution and peace in Kenya.

Flooding compounds misery in Sudan

Sudan (MNN) -- The rainy season is now underway in Sudan. Nearly half a million people were affected by floods last year, with a repeat or worse season likely this year. That’s on top of a worsening cholera outbreak and ongoing civil war. Greg Kelley with Unknown Nations says Gospel workers are meeting needs on every front. Pray for protection as believers risk their lives to reach the lost. Read the FULL REPORT to partner with Unknown Nations in Sudan.

Call to action

  • Pray for protection as believers risk their lives to reach the lost.
  • Partner with Unknown Nations to make the Gospel known in Sudan.

Houthi and al-Shabaab ties deepen, threatening Gulf of Aden safety

Yemen (MNN) -- Ties between Somalia’s al-Shabaab and Yemen’s Houthi rebels are deepening — and becoming more dangerous. Greg Musselman with The Voice of the Martyrs Canada says the Houthis are giving al-Shabaab access to more advanced weaponry systems. In return, al-Shabaab shares its coastal intelligence network and years of expertise in piracy. As radical control grows in Yemen and Somalia, believers continue to quietly share the hope of Christ. Pray that the Gospel will penetrate the hearts of many hopeless people.

Call to action

  • Pray that the Gospel will penetrate the hearts of many hopeless people in Yemen and Somalia.

Sudan fighting spreads to previously safe areas

Sudan (MNN) -- The crisis in Sudan is deepening, and time is running out. Fighting continues to spread into previously safe areas, and neither side shows signs of backing down. Resistance forces and their allies are increasingly targeting minority ethnic groups. MegaVoice offers both spiritual and practical hope. Their solar-powered audio Bibles provide perspective from God’s Word, and the most popular model comes with a built-in flashlight. Help send audio Bibles to Sudan in the FULL REPORT.

Call to action

  • Consider partnering with MegaVoice to help send audio Bibles to Sudan.
  • Pray for an end to the fighting between Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces.
  • Pray for displaced people to find safety and refuge.