Egypt

The primary concern is how the Egyptian government can navigate the complex internal and external challenges arising from the spillover of conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, and the Red Sea crisis. Additionally, the deteriorating economic conditions in the country are impeding citizens’ access to necessities such as food, healthcare, and electricity.

Pray that the government will restrain criminal activity, punish crimes, and enable peace and calm to prevail in the land (The Holy Bible, Romans 3:19).

Egypt is the second largest economy in Africa. Despite this, the country has a workforce deficit, and 32% of its population lives below the poverty line. Without concrete plans to expand existing resources for a growing population, rural farmers abandon traditional farmlands for urban areas in search of opportunities. Egypt also plays host to the largest refugee population in the world. They house more than six hundred thousand refugees from 10 different countries. In 2023, Egypt dropped 15 places to finish at 35th rank in the Open Doors Persecution Index. This drop is due to a decrease in violent killings and church attacks in 2022. Christians in the southern part of the country are the most vulnerable to persecution-based attacks. This part of the country (also known as Upper Egypt) is where Islamist movements such as the Salafists are heavily active. Furthermore, poor enforcement of laws to protect Christians emboldens those who persecute. Christian Believers who converted from Islam faced the worst persecution in Egypt.