Central African Republic, landlocked country located in the centre of Africa. The capital city of Bangui sprawls on the banks of the Ubangi River in years past were declared one of the most agreeable cities in equatorial Africa. The country is well supplied with waterways. Agriculture is the largest sector and the basis of the Central African economy, contributing half of the gross domestic product and occupying nearly four-fifths of the workforce; diamonds and timber also contribute to the economy.
Central African Republic
5,119,000
Christianity
3,807,000
CAR is a Presidential Republic led currently (2024) by Faustin-Archange Touadera.
CAR has seen constant conflict since 2013—and the persecution situation has changed very little in that period. Many of the factions have been credibly accused of human rights violations. Some of the anti-government militias target the Christian community, and in the many regions these rebel groups control, believers risk abduction, murder, sexual violence and other horrific treatment. Militias also force believers into their ranks, leaving devastated families and communities.
The conflict has resulted in the displacement of thousands of Christians forced to live in camps and lose their homes and livelihoods. In addition to the insecurity and violence, converts from Islam also face persecution (ostracized, pressured and even attacked) from their immediate family members and local community. Christians risk discrimination in the workplace, forced marriage, and having their children taken away. The threat is very real for Christians across CAR.
- The DRC’s government under President Tshisekedi grapples with corruption and impunity, ranked 169th on the 2023 Corruption Index. Pray for just leadership to protect all citizens.
- Thank God for the Central African Republic and its diverse people. Pray for stability and hope to rise above the ongoing violence and regional conflicts.
- Give thanks for the enduring faith of CAR’s Christian majority, standing strong despite chaos. Ask for resilience to shine as a light in dark times.
- Praise God for the Church’s courage to share the Gospel amid threats. Pray for open doors and boldness to reach communities with Christ’s love.
- CAR ranks 27th on the 2025 World Watch List, with anarchy and militia violence fueling persecution. Pray for strength and guidance for Christians facing dangers in northern and eastern regions.
- Lift up Christian leaders who risk their lives speaking against militia abuses. Ask for their safety, wisdom, and comfort as they guide their flocks through fear.
- Pray for Christian women and girls in Muslim-dominated areas, vulnerable to rape, abduction, and forced marriage. Seek their protection and healing from trauma and shame.
- Support Christian men, particularly pastors, targeted for killing or forced recruitment by groups like ex-Séléka. Pray for their safety and support for families facing poverty.
- Thousands of Christians are displaced, living in makeshift camps after losing homes. Pray for provision, refuge, and restoration for those uprooted by conflict.
- Ask for hope for youth caught in violence and economic hardship. Pray the Church equips them with faith and purpose to resist militia influence.
- Pray for the rebuilding for churches burned and looted by ex-Séléka and anti-Balaka groups. Pray for safe havens where believers can worship and serve freely.
- The government under President Touadera controls only Bangui, with militias ruling elsewhere. Pray for effective governance and peace to protect all citizens.
- Pray for Muslims and other minorities facing discrimination. Ask for mutual respect and peace, that Christians may share the Gospel with compassion.
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