Many Zarma fear rainbows. Some believe that rainbows are serpents that hide in wells and bodies of water that emerge in the rainy season to kill or torment anyone or anything they see from above. Others believe that rainbows are spirits who curse the people...
While prayer walking in a new village, two church planters met a man who told them that he had lost his donkey several months ago and although he had been relentlessly searching for his donkey, he had not found it. The men prayed for the...
The Ténéré Tree was at one time considered the most isolated tree on Earth. It was the only tree for over 400 kilometers (250 mi) in the Sahara desert in the northeastern region of Niger. It was once a well-known landmark among nomads and along caravan routes. It...
“Chatou” was born into a family steeped in demonic witchcraft, but she came to Christ after a Christian family welcomed her into their home. Chatou developed a deep love for the word of God and became passionate about evangelism. But Chatou was at times deceitful...
“Mufasa” was recently married to a Muslim woman, but did not tell any of his family members. Recently, however, he has begun calling his older brother who is a Christian to complain about all the hardships that he is daily facing. When his brother asked...
Niger’s fertility rate is approximately 6.59 births per Nigerien woman. One in 10 children in Niger dies before age five. Pray for the mothers and children in Niger. Pray that the Lord would sustain them within the harsh environment that they live both physically and...
“Yasmin” is a diabetic whose health is quickly deteriorating. One night, her husband found her passed out and feared that she had died. Yasmin and her husband have intertwined Islamic and animistic beliefs, and are desperately searching for answers. Pray that their ears would be...
There is a superstition amongst the Zarma that if someone touches a child’s head, they are cursing the child or placing an evil spirit upon them. Zarma people believe that others frequently seek harm for their neighbors and practice rituals and wear fetishes to protect...
Over the last few months, “Remi” has been increasingly open to having spiritual discussions with a Christian neighbor. Remi is part of a prominent political family and is overwhelmed by the weight of measuring up to the expectations placed upon her. She asks for prayer...
There are numerous people living on the streets of Niamey who are referred to as “fools” among the Nigerien population. Some people battle mental health issues, others have complications resulting from drug use, others are believed to be possessed by spirits, yet they are rejected...