Somalia Information
- Country Information
Population
12,693,796 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Somali (85), Bantu and other non-Somali (15)Religion (%)
Islam (99.9), ethnic religions (0.1)Leader
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (2022)Government type
Federal parliamentary republicLegal system
Mixed legal system of civil law, Islamic law, and customary law (referred to as Xeer)Source: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Somalia
Please join us in praying for our ministry partners who are effectively reaching Somalians through the multiple radio broadcasts, specifically asking God to further strengthen and equip them so they can continue with their vital outreach work. Also, pray that the hearts of those yearning to learn more about the Lord will be greatly encouraged through the broadcast messages. May these spiritual seekers be shielded from all harm, while their lives are being radically transformed by the ongoing work of His Holy Spirit.
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Somalia News
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Attacked Christian Loses Ability to Speak
A hospital in Somalia.
Photo: Flickr / ATMISIn 2020, Abdulai Ramadan put his faith in Jesus Christ and has since belonged to a secret fellowship of believers in Somalia. His wife, however, is strongly opposed to his newfound faith, which she perceives as his rejection of their family and culture.
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Christian Merchants Killed by Suspected Militants
Ahmad Diriye, Emir of al-Shabaab
Photo: Wikipedia / U.S. State DepartmentSix Kenyan merchants, all of them professed followers of Jesus, were killed in a border town between Kenya and Somalia on March 29th. The perpetrators of the crime then fled the Somalian town of Dhobley and travelled further into the country. It is believed that those responsible for the attack are members of al-Shabaab, a militant Islamic group based in Somalia.
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Al-Shabaab "Peace" Offer Poses Threat to Christian Minority
Photo: Voice of America For years, the nation of Somalia has been in a state of political turmoil caused by rival factions that are fighting for control of the country, including the al-Qaeda affiliated group known as al-Shabaab. While this militant terrorist group frequently conducts indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians in general, it is particularly known to target Christians.
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Arrested Couple Released
On September 21st, police in the self-declared autonomous region of Somaliland detained a Christian couple. They were described as "apostates and evangelists spreading Christianity." To view a previously published report on the arrest, go to this page.
