Day 30
Eritrea
Thousands of Somali cadets are undergoing vigorous training in the military camps in Eritrea for skills building in the navy and air force. Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud went to Eritrea to visit them for the fourth time. The Somali leader was thankful for Eritrea’s contributions to Somalia’s peace-building, calling it a brotherly country. But their stay had elicited serious rumors, including claims they had participated in the Ethiopian war in Tigray. Pray for Eritrean Churches to spread the light of the Gospel and strive for peace and protection in the country (The Bible, Matthew 10:23).
Source:
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/somalia-president-mohamud-in-eritrea-4397038
The northeast African country of Eritrea is situated on the Red Sea coast. Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti are the bordering countries. Asmara is the capital city and is famous for structures built during colonial rule by Italy. The country is ruled by a totalitarian regime and people are controlled by stern government norms. It seems to be an apt description of Eritrea that it has been compared to the worst rule in North Korea as “hermit kingdom”. In Eritrea everything is secretive and it is the most isolated country in the world. The Churches operating with approval are under the direct tight control of the government. Even the messages delivered there are constantly monitored. Terrible oppressive rule has displaced many people and many had to flee the country. Christian Believers have faced immense opposition that they had to run away from the volatile places. It is a very sad situation in Eritrea that even while half the population are Christians, extreme persecution is prevailing to the most.
