The Amazigh of North Africa
The Amazigh of North Africa are the original inhabitants of the land. They are often called the Berbers. Amazigh means ‘free men’. Many were once Christian. St.Augustine of Hippo was Amazigh.
Pray that Augustine’s prayer would be prayed by many Amazigh: “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee.” (Psalm 62:5 “Yes, my soul, find rest in God”)
Population: 25-36 million
Location and Background: Amazigh are found throughout North Africa with large populations in the mountain and rural areas of Morocco and Algeria. There are also 2 million residing in France. Amazigh are the indigenous people of North Africa, dating back thousands of years.
Culture: The Amazigh are traditionally farmers and herders, nomads and traders. They make the famous Berber carpets. The nomadic Tuaregs of the Sahara Desert are Amazigh.
Religion: Islam, with traces of former religious practices.
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Fishermen fishing for Men
Amazigh of North Africa: Praise Jesus for the courageous fishermen preaching the gospel on the large commercial boats… just yesterday one testified that over half the crew (30) believed. Pray that: just as [they] received Christ Jesus as Lord, [they may] continue to live [their] lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as [they] were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Col 2:6,7)
