Philippines The Phillipines are a large expanse of over 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean – 1,000 of which are inhabited. In 1986 the 21 year dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos was overthrown by popular support for his opponent Aquino. Later in 2001 the film-star turned president Estrada was also kicked out of office following accusations […]
Mission – Oman
Oman Oman occupies a strategic position on the edge of the Gulf. The Albusaidi family have ruled Oman since 1749, the current Sultan Qaboos seized power from his father in 1970. The state religion is Ibadi Islam. Although telling Muslims about Jesus is strictly forbidden Christians from other countries are allowed to meet togther to […]
Missions – Nigeria
Nigeria “Africa’s most populated nation” Nigeria has enormous oil wealth, but much of the country’s money has been wasted or stolen by corrupt leaders. This means that the development of the country and the needs of ordinary people have suffered. Over a third of Nigeria live beneath the poverty line. It has been estimated that […]
Missions – Malta
Malta Throughout history the three islands of Malta have been occupied by competing nations wanting to take advantage of their strategic location in the Mediterranean – stretching between Europe and North Africa. In 1964 Malta gained its independence from Britain and began to build links with the Arab world and the Soviet Union. Since then […]