Prayer Points

Halt of Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial by National Authorities February 25, 2026
Authorities in Guinea-Bissau officially stopped a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial. The study had involved thousands of infants and sparked widespread ethical concerns. Critics argued that delaying vaccines for some children could cause harm. The government intervened to protect Continue Reading Election Date Announced After Coup January 23, 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s transitional leadership announced that national elections would be held on December 6, 2026. This declaration followed the military coup that halted the previous electoral process. Authorities claimed that conditions would allow for free and fair elections. The announcement Continue Reading Release of Opposition Leader & Promise of Inclusive Government February 3, 2026
Following the November 2025 coup, Guinea-Bissau’s military junta released opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira from detention. The release came amid growing international pressure, especially from ECOWAS, to restore democratic order. Although freed, Pereira remained under house arrest, reflecting continued Continue Reading Economic Challenges in Guinea-Bissau: World Bank Report June 16, 2025 The World Bank released a report on the economic trends in Guinea-Bissau last week. The report states that despite a challenging economic environment, the country has marginally grown it's GDP from 4.4% last year to 4.8% in 2025. This was Continue Reading

Country Information

Guinea-Bissau is a small, vibrant West African country nestled in the 10/40 Window region. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Portuguese Catholic missionaries introduced Christianity, which was later nurtured by Protestant missionaries. They established schools and churches to spread the Gospel and educate the people, laying a strong foundation for the expansion of the Gospel throughout the nation.

Today, Christian teenagers in Guinea-Bissau face significant struggles. They are trapped in extreme poverty, poor education, and a lack of economic infrastructure that leaves little hope for a better future. Additionally, the rise of Islamic extremism in the region is putting pressure on Christian communities, while internal issues such as shallow discipleship and disunity make the Church vulnerable.