

22. Central African Republic

Region
Africa
Christian population
4 470 000 (73.3%)
Main relegion
Christianity
Main threats
• Islamic oppression
• Organised corruption and crime



Total score
75%
Pressure
71.1%
Violence
96.7%
The already fragile situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) continues to worsen, with conflict in neighbouring Sudan adding external pressure. Escalating violence in Sudan risks spilling into CAR, intensifying insecurity for vulnerable populations – especially Christians.
Internally, the collapse of state authority has fostered widespread lawlessness. Armed groups, corrupt officials and jihadist elements exploit this vacuum, often targeting Christians. Churches have been looted or destroyed, and outspoken Christian leaders face threats, detention or assassination. Women and youth are particularly exposed to exploitation and abuse.
Religious and ethnic violence by armed factions has forced thousands of Christians into displacement. Many live in overcrowded camps with little security or aid. In northern and remote regions, Muslim-background converts to Christianity face physical assault, forced isolation and rejection by their families. These abuses go largely unpunished, reinforcing fear and a sense of helplessness. In CAR, Christian communities increasingly find themselves without protection – trapped between state failure and militant hostility.
Please pray
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Ask God to bring about peace – trusting that the Prince of Peace can accomplish the miraculous.
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Pray for the victims of sexual violence that God would bind up the wounds of the sisters who suffer this horrific crime, and pray for their healing, in both body and soul.
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Ask God to comfort the many Christians who mourn the loss of their loved ones.
