Conakry Monday, Week 3

January 29, 2007 by Beth.

Just wanted to jot a quick note and update on the situation here…

After the last letter we began to hear all kinds of rumors as to what was going on and where things were headed. It was really hard to know what to think or believe. We heard a prime minister was chosen, then heard that it wasn’t the one we’d heard about, then that there was no PM chosen at all! The strike is over; no, it’s suspended; no, it’s still on. Very confusing!! Even looking on the internet you can read the title of one article, “Guinea to get new premier; Strike ends” right above one that says, “Despite agreement, Guinea populations says strike is by no means over.”

It was finally announced this weekend that yes, a prime minister has been chosen and the president has agreed to delegate some power to him. Unions are hoping for a transition in power. People are hoping for improved conditions in the country. One thing is certain: prices must come down and food become affordable. Therefore while the strike is not “over” is has been suspended/put on hold if you will. Stores are reopening and people are beginning to work again. But all are waiting to see what this all has come to mean for them in the long run.

While we know that God loves us and cares for every aspect of our lives, we know that he is heart is for the lost, so please pray with us that God will use these events and this time to draw people to Him; to give them the desire to know who He really is. He is the bread of life and the living water - spiritual drink in this dry, dry land. And praise Him with us for holding back the evil that could have set this country aflame during all this. May it continue peacefully and, in the end, glorify Him!

If you are interested in reading more I suggest: http://www.voanews.com/english/Africa/2007-01-29-voa5.cfm

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