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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 30:5 — Hope, Gratitude & Calm Reflection at the End of the Day From London to Santiago, from Nairobi to Seoul, from Toronto to Abu Dhabi — a global 8 P.M. New Year reflection within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV): Psalm 30:5 — “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “Give thanks in all circumstances…”. As night draws in on New Year's Day, global searches rise around reflection, regret, fear of repeating last year's mistakes, and the desire for hope. God meets us with renewal, gratitude, and the assurance that joy is already on the horizon. Prayer Father, as this evening settles, fill my heart with calm reflection and new hope. Lift the shadows of disappointment and replace them with joy. Thank You for carrying me through the past year, for unseen mercies, and for grace that never failed. Lord, let gratitude rise in me. Heal the tired places, soften any unrest, and steady my emotions. Quiet my mind from fear of repeating old patterns. Let tonight be a reset — a holy pause — where Your presence restores peace, renews vision, and prepares me for a joyful tomorrow. In Jesus' name. Prayer Points: prayer for hope, prayer for gratitude, prayer for emotional peace, prayer for letting go, prayer for renewal, prayer for joy rising Write down three things God helped you overcome in the last year and three things you are grateful for tonight. Let gratitude shift your atmosphere. Declaration: I declare hope rises in me, gratitude strengthens me, and joy is already on its way. Call to Action: Share this 8 P.M. reflection with someone who needs encouragement. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.Psalm 30:5 prayer, evening gratitude prayer, new year reflection, christian hope prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for joy24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous: 6 P.M. — Strength for the Evening & God's Presence Going Before YouThis Episode: 8 P.M. — Hope, Gratitude & Calm Reflection at the End of the DayNext: 10 P.M. — Night Peace, Rest & God's Covering for the Hours AheadSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningJoshua 1:9 — Strength for a New Beginning and Courage to Step Into 2026From London to Nairobi, from Toronto to Dubai, from Manila to Cape Town — a global 12 A.M. New Year prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV): Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and courageous… the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Isaiah 43:19 — “See, I am doing a new thing…” As the world crosses into a new year, global searches rise for strength, courage, purpose, and fresh hope. People everywhere long to shake off the weight of the past and step boldly into what lies ahead. God meets us right at that threshold. Prayer Father, as this new year opens, strengthen my heart. Remove fear, hesitation, and every shadow of last year. Let Your courage rise within me. Lead my steps with clarity and boldness. Break off discouragement, renew hope, and awaken determination. Where I feel weak, be my power. Where doors seemed closed, open new paths. Let Your presence go before me, guiding every decision and guarding every moment. Establish peace within my mind, confidence within my spirit, and resilience for the journey ahead. Lord, I step into 2026 not alone, but carried by Your strength and surrounded by Your unfailing promise. Prayer Points: prayer for strength, prayer for courage, prayer for new beginnings, prayer for direction, prayer for renewed hope, prayer for confidence, prayer for resilience Life Application Write one fear you refuse to take into 2026 and one promise from God you will hold. Speak Joshua 1:9 aloud as your declaration. Declaration: I declare God gives me strength and courage for every step of the year ahead. Call to Action: Share this New Year prayer with someone starting 2026 in need of hope. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. Joshua 1:9 prayer, new year courage prayer, christian prayer for strength, new beginning prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for 202624-Hour ARC Connector:Previous: 10 P.M. — Comfort in the NightThis Episode: 12 A.M. — Strength for a New BeginningNext: 3 A.M. — Peace for the Mind and Release from Yesterday's WorrySupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningProverbs 3:5–6 — Peace, Clarity & God's Guidance for New Decisions From London to Toronto, from Nairobi to Mumbai, from Sydney to Berlin — a global 12 P.M. New Year prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV): Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and he will make your paths straight.” James 1:5 — “If any of you lacks wisdom… ask God, who gives generously.” Today global searches rise sharply around decision-making, clarity, peace for the year ahead, and fear of choosing wrongly. People are seeking wisdom, direction, and reassurance. God promises guidance that quiets anxiety and stabilises the heart. Prayer Father, I bring every decision of this new year before You. Silence confusion. Remove pressure. Release Your peace that steadies my thoughts. Lead me with clarity, alignment, and divine timing. Where paths seem unclear, straighten them. Where I feel torn, centre my heart in Your wisdom. Lord, guide my relationships, work, finances, health, and commitments. Protect me from wrong steps, distractions, and fear-driven choices. Fill me with calm confidence and an inner knowing of Your direction. Let Your voice rise above every noise and Your Spirit guide my steps with certainty. In Jesus' name.Prayer Points: prayer for clarity, prayer for godly wisdom, prayer for peace, prayer for direction, prayer for new year decisions, prayer for calmness, prayer for spiritual guidance Life Application Write down three decisions ahead and pray Proverbs 3:5–6 over each one. Ask God for one clear next step and wait quietly for His peace. Declaration: I declare God is directing my steps with clarity, wisdom, and peace. Call to Action: Share this 12 P.M. prayer with someone facing uncertainty. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.Proverbs 3:5–6 prayer, guidance for decisions, christian wisdom prayer, prayer for clarity, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for peace24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous: 9 A.M. — Confidence & Courage to Walk into the New YearThis Episode: 12 P.M. — Peace, Clarity & God's Guidance for New DecisionsNext: 6 P.M. — Strength for the Evening & God's Presence Going Before YouSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 143:8 — Encouragement & Fresh Hope for the Day Ahead From London to Seoul, from Toronto to Nairobi, from Dubai to Buenos Aires — a global 5 A.M. New Year prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV): Psalm 143:8 — “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Lamentations 3:22–23 — “His compassions never fail… they are new every morning.” Across the world, early-morning searches rise around hope, motivation, fresh starts, and emotional lift. People want reassurance for the day ahead and strength for new routines. God speaks renewal over the first morning of the year. Prayer Father, as this new morning rises, breathe fresh hope into my spirit. Let Your unfailing love awaken encouragement where fatigue, fear, or discouragement linger. Lift the heaviness of yesterday and fill my heart with expectation for what You will do today. Strengthen my steps, steady my thoughts, and renew my confidence. Surround me with Your presence and remind me that Your mercy is brand new. Lord, open doors I cannot open, guide decisions I must make, and speak peace into every part of my day. Let this morning carry Your joy, Your strength, and Your transforming light. Prayer Points: prayer for renewed hope, prayer for morning strength, prayer for emotional lift, prayer for fresh perspective, prayer for divine encouragement, prayer for renewed trust, prayer for God's presence today Life Application Take five slow breaths and read Psalm 143:8 aloud. Name one hope for today and surrender it fully to God's timing and guidance. Declaration: I declare hope rises in me today, and God's unfailing love guides every step. Call to Action: Share this 5 A.M. prayer with someone needing morning encouragement. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. Psalm 143:8 prayer, morning encouragement prayer, christian prayer for hope, new year strength prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for fresh start 24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous: 3 A.M. — Peace for the Mind & Release from Yesterday's WorryThis Episode: 5 A.M. — Encouragement & Fresh Hope for the Day AheadNext: 9 A.M. — Confidence & Courage to Walk into the New YearSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 43:19 — God Is Opening a New Way for Me as I Step Into 2026 with Faith, Courage and Hope From London to Manila, from São Paulo to Nairobi, from Seoul to Vancouver — a global New Year's Eve night-prayer moment. Scripture (NIV): Isaiah 43:19 — “See, I am doing a new thing… I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Psalm 32:8 — “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.” Across the world tonight, millions step into the unknown with hope, fear, anticipation, and uncertainty. New Year's Eve intensifies reflection and anxiety. Yet God meets us now with direction, courage, and the promise of new beginnings. Prayer: Father, as this year closes, I release every fear, regret, burden, and unanswered question into Your hands. Where my path feels unclear, make it straight. Where anxiety rises, speak peace. Remove the weight of the past, renew tired faith, and restore courage for 2026. Lord, lift heaviness, silence fear, and break every cycle of doubt. Guide my steps, strengthen my heart, and open the right doors. Over my family, my future, my calling, and my decisions, let Your light rise. As midnight approaches, shift my spirit into expectancy and hope. Let this transition mark renewal, clarity, and fresh confidence in Jesus' name.Prayer prayer for new beginnings, prayer for direction, prayer for emotional peace, prayer for courage for 2026, prayer for releasing the past, prayer for protection, prayer for clarity Life Application: Before midnight, read Isaiah 43:19 aloud, write one burden you release and one step of faith you commit to as 2026 begins. Declaration: I declare God is opening a new way for me, and I step into 2026 with boldness, clarity, and peace. Call to Action: Share this New Year's Eve prayer with someone who needs hope. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.Isaiah 43:19 prayer, new year's eve prayer, prayer for 2026 direction, christian night prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for new beginnings. Thank you for praying with us tonight. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Finding your purpose doesn't always come from thinking, sometimes it comes from showing up, serving, and connecting with others.In this final episode of the year, I'm sharing my recent trip to Kenya and how I became involved with the Little People of Africa Foundation — an experience that completely reshaped how I see purpose, service, and community.I was invited to help with structure and support, but what unfolded touched my heart far beyond anything administrative.I take you with me to Nairobi as we marched on Dwarf Awareness Day — more than 200 little people proudly carrying signs, chanting, singing, and standing for dignity, inclusion, and medical support. You'll hear about the government leaders who joined us, the unity in the streets, and the moment I realized tears were streaming down my face because the joy and empowerment were unforgettable.I also share the quieter moments like visiting a family farm, witnessing generosity and simplicity, spending time in nature, and reconnecting with peace, gratitude, and meaning. This journey invited me to reflect on service, compassion, connection, and what it truly means to say: we all matter.What You'll Learn:*❤️ Why finding purpose often begins through connection with others❤️ How serving your community restores belonging and emotional clarity❤️ Why serving others brings meaning when life feels heavy❤️ How to reconnect with yourself through compassion and shared humanity❤️ What walking in love teaches about purpose and peace❤️ How connection helps you rise above overwhelm and find clarity❤️ Why purpose is something you feel, not something you forceKey Moments 4:20 Finding purpose through serving your community 9:35 The Nairobi march and shared dignity 15:10 Finding purpose through connection and visibility 21:40 Simplicity, generosity, and happiness 28:05 Rest, reflection, and reconnecting with joy 34:30 Purpose of life through community and careServing others is not about having the answers or doing more. It is about being present, staying connected, and remembering what matters. This episode explores how involvement in community, serving one another, and reconnecting with joy can gently guide you back to purpose when life feels heavy.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 40:31 — New Strength for the Year Ahead When My Heart Feels Tired and My Hope Feels Low From London to Lagos, from Manila to Toronto, from Sydney to Nairobi — this is the 12 A.M. global prayer of the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour ARC. Scripture (NIV): Isaiah 40:31 — “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” Across the world tonight people feel drained, anxious, and unsure about stepping into a new year. Search trends show a global cry for renewed strength, courage, and emotional stability. God meets us in the weakness and lifts us again. Prayer Father, as this new day begins, I bring You every weight, fear, and tired place in my heart. Where I feel empty, fill me with Your strength. Where I feel uncertain, steady my steps. Renew my mind, calm my spirit, and lift the heaviness that has followed me through this year. Let Your power rise where my strength has faded. Restore courage, deepen resilience, and breathe fresh hope into every shadowed thought. Lord, strengthen my body, renew my emotions, and anchor my soul in Your faithfulness. As I walk into the days ahead, let Your presence energise my spirit and guide every decision. Give me confidence to begin again, boldness to move forward, and peace that remains unshaken. Prayer Points: prayer for renewed strength, prayer for courage, prayer for emotional stability, prayer for physical energy, prayer for clarity, prayer for new beginnings, prayer for peace of mind Life Application Read Isaiah 40:31 aloud today. Write one area where you need renewed strength and intentionally surrender it to God, asking Him to restore you completely. Declaration: I declare God is renewing my strength and filling me with courage for the year ahead. Call to Action: Share this prayer with someone who feels tired or overwhelmed. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.Isaiah 40:31 prayer, new year strength prayer, christian prayer for courage, prayer for emotional renewal, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for renewed hope24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous Episode: 10 P.M. — Comfort for the NightThis Episode: 12 A.M. — Strength for the Year AheadNext Episode: 3 A.M. — Peace for Restless ThoughtsSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — God Gives Strength When Emotional Overload Feels Too Heavy To Carry From London to Dubai, from Manila to Nairobi, from Chicago to Johannesburg — this is the 5 A.M. global prayer of the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour ARC. Scripture (NIV): Isaiah 41:10 — “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Across the world, early-morning searches for strength, stability, and emotional grounding surge as people wake overwhelmed and weary. Many face pressure before the day even begins. God speaks steadiness and courage into fragile hearts. Prayer Father, I bring You the weight I can no longer carry alone. Strengthen me where I feel stretched, shaken, or unsteady. Let Your presence become my grounding, my centre, and my calm. Lord, quiet the emotional noise inside me and give clarity where confusion tries to rise. Lift what is heavy, soften what is tense, and breathe steadiness into my spirit. Replace panic with peace, weakness with Your strength, and exhaustion with fresh courage. Guide my thoughts, settle my heart, and hold me steady as I face this day. You are my help, my refuge, and my strength in every moment. Prayer Points: prayer for emotional stability, prayer for strength, prayer for calm under pressure, prayer for clarity, prayer for fear to lift, prayer for renewed courage, prayer for grounding in God Life Application Pause for one minute today, breathe deeply, and meditate on Isaiah 41:10. Let each phrase strengthen you as you hand your emotional weight to God. Declaration: I declare God steadies my heart, strengthens my mind, and carries me through today. Call to Action: Share this prayer with someone overwhelmed today. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. Isaiah 41:10 prayer, prayer for emotional strength, christian prayer for stability, prayer for courage, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for calm24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous Episode: 3 A.M. — Peace for Restless ThoughtsThis Episode: 5 A.M. — Stability for Emotional OverloadNext Episode: 9 A.M. — Faith Under Fire (Persecuted Church)Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:10 — Praying for Stability, Peace, and Divine Intervention Across Four Crisis Nations From London to Nairobi, from Seoul to Rio de Janeiro, from Ottawa to Cape Town — this is the 6 P.M. global nations prayer in the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour ARC. Sudan — Haiti — Armenia — Myanmar civil conflict, humanitarian breakdown, displacement, and urgent global prayer need. Scripture (NIV): Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God… I will be exalted among the nations.” Isaiah 60:2 — “Darkness covers the earth… but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” Global searches rise for “pray for the world,” “war news,” and “countries in crisis.” Sudden instability triggers fear across continents. Yet God's sovereignty holds firm, and intercession has never been more necessary or more globally searched for. Prayer Father, we lift Sudan, Haiti, Armenia, and Myanmar into Your hands. Speak peace into violence, wisdom into leadership, and protection over civilians. End the cycles of fear, displacement, hunger, and conflict. Strengthen aid workers, shield families caught in crossfire, and restore justice where corruption reigns. Lord, push back oppression, raise up peacemakers, calm hostile borders, and break the strongholds that fuel unrest. Let Your presence enter refugee camps, hospitals, and trembling communities tonight. Bring stability where structures have collapsed and healing where nations are bleeding. Lord, show mercy, show power, and show peace in places the world has forgotten. Prayer Points: prayer for peace, prayer for justice, prayer for protection, prayer for stability, prayer for leaders, prayer for healing of nations, prayer for hope Life Application Pause today and choose one nation from this list. Pray intentionally for its people, its leaders, and its peace as an act of global intercession. Declaration: I declare God brings peace to troubled nations and restores hope where darkness has covered the land. Call to Action: Share this nations prayer and join us daily at DailyPrayer.uk as we intercede for the world.Psalm 46:10 prayer, prayer for nations, christian prayer for peace, reverend ben cooper, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, dailyprayer.uk, intercession prayer24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous Episode: 12 P.M. — Healing for Heavy Minds and Tired BodiesThis Episode: 6 P.M. — Global Nations PrayerNext Episode: 8 P.M. — Evening Calm, Emotional Reset, and Quiet StrengthSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningMatthew 11:28 — Finding Rest When My Mind Feels Overloaded and My Heart Feels Heavy Tonight From London to Singapore, from Dubai to Los Angeles, from Paris to Nairobi — this is the 8 P.M. evening calm prayer in the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour ARC. Scripture (NIV): Matthew 11:28 — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Psalm 62:5 — “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” Evening searches rise globally for “calm my mind,” “quiet anxiety,” and “find rest after a long day.” Emotional fatigue peaks at night. God invites us to slow down, release the pressure, and breathe again. Prayer Father, I bring every weight of this day into Your presence. Calm my thoughts, settle my heart, and silence the noise within. Where worry steals my peace, give rest. Where tension tightens my chest, release comfort. Lord, lift emotional burdens, slow the rushing mind, and steady tired nerves. Bring holy stillness into my home and quiet healing into the corners of my heart. Let Your peace replace internal chaos and Your strength replace weariness. Restore clarity, renew perspective, and refill what the day has drained. Let this night become a refuge where You draw close, breathe rest over me, and prepare my spirit for tomorrow. Prayer Points: prayer for calm, prayer for rest, prayer for emotional strength, prayer for peace of mind, prayer for hope, prayer for quietness, prayer for renewalLife Application Before bed, sit in silence for one minute. Breathe slowly and repeat Matthew 11:28. Give God every worry from today. Declaration: I declare God is calming my mind and strengthening my heart tonight.Call to Action: Share this evening prayer with someone who needs peace. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for daily global devotionals.Matthew 11:28 prayer, evening calm prayer, christian prayer for rest, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for peace of mind24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous Episode: 6 P.M. — Global Nations PrayerThis Episode: 8 P.M. — Evening Calm, Emotional ResetNext Episode: 10 P.M. — Night Comfort and Quiet RestorationSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
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Tom Gardner, The Economist's Africa correspondent based in Nairobi and the author of The Abiy Project: God, Power and War in the New Ethiopia. Gardner unpacks the story behind his book, offering deep insight into the rise of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the complex forces of religion, power, nationalism, and conflict shaping modern Ethiopia. Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting, he explores how hope, ideology, and war collided in one of Africa's most influential states.Following the interview, Robert is joined by Ruairi for a candid reflection on the conversation—discussing what stood out, what challenged their assumptions, and why Ethiopia's story matters far beyond its borders.A thoughtful episode on leadership, belief, and the realities of power in contemporary Africa.Show Notes:The Abiy Project: God, Power, and War in the New Ethiopiahttps://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/11/13/ethiopia-is-perilously-close-to-another-warSubstackPatreonWebsiteBooksTwitterTikTok
On a cold February day in 1988, Julie Ward sets off on the journey of a lifetime from England, through Africa. She establishes a new life in the bustling capital of Kenya but mysteriously disappears while on safari - leaving her plane ticket back to England untouched on a table in her Nairobi home. When her father John flies to Kenya to track her down, he finds a gruesome crime scene in the Masai Mara that throws up more questions than it answers. Archive in this episode: NPR, ITN via Getty, The TelegraphGet in touch: juliewardcase@telegraph.co.ukWatch the accompanying film to this series: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/28/kenyas-secret-deal-silence-father-murdered-julie-ward/How to access bonus content on Apple Podcasts with your Telegraph subscription: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/Sign up to the Telegraph: https://bit.ly/murdermasaimaraSign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coup de théâtre dans la Corne de l'Afrique. Pour la première fois, l'État sécessionniste du Somaliland est reconnu officiellement par un autre État, en l'occurrence, Israël. Pour le président de la République fédérale de Somalie Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, c'est un coup dur, car la nouvelle tombe juste après les élections locales qu'il a réussi à organiser, malgré la pression croissante des islamistes shebab. L'initiative d'Israël suscite beaucoup de réactions négatives. Mais va-t-elle rester isolée ? Matt Bryden est conseiller stratégique au centre de recherches Sahan Research. En ligne de Nairobi, il répond à Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : pourquoi les shebabs ont-ils réussi à regagner le terrain perdu depuis trois ans ? Matt Bryden : Il y a trois ans, l'offensive contre les Shebabs était menée par les milices de clans qui voulaient se libérer d'Al-Shabab, et ils ont reçu un appui du gouvernement fédéral ainsi que des Américains. Mais les milices de clans sont capables de se battre seulement dans le territoire de leur clan. Donc, dès qu'ils avaient libéré leur propre territoire, ils ne pouvaient pas avancer plus loin. Et donc l'offensive, c'était vraiment une collection de petites offensives, des milices de clans, mais ce n'était pas une opération coordonnée cohérente. Et aujourd'hui, est-ce que ces milices claniques se sont alliées avec les Shebabs contre le gouvernement ? Non, la plupart sont toujours contre les shebabs, surtout dans la région, là où ils se sont battus. Mais ils ne sont pas forcément alliés avec le gouvernement non plus. Et ça, c'est un autre grand problème pour le gouvernement fédéral, c'est que le gouvernement se bat pas simplement contre les Shebabs, mais aussi contre certaines des provinces, les régions de la Somalie qui eux-mêmes se battent contre Al-Shabab. Donc le gouvernement Mogadiscio ne contrôle à la limite que 15 % du territoire de la Somalie. Et ça, c'est généreux. Mais tout de même, ces premières élections sans attentats, est-ce que ce n'est pas un succès pour le président Hassan Mahamoud ? Tout à fait. Il y avait du monde dans certains centres ou des lieux de vote, ça c'est sûr. Mais la Somalie est un pays de clans et donc les clans qui soutiennent le gouvernement, leurs membres votent. Mais d'autres clans, et donc les clans qui soutiennent l'opposition, ne se sont pas présentés pour voter. Donc, l'élection risque d'approfondir les divisions entre les clans et les régions de la Somalie. Ceux qui soutiennent le gouvernement, qui sont minoritaires actuellement, et les autres, les clans et les régions qui s'y opposent. Le président somalien Hassan Sheikh Mohammed était rayonnant jeudi lors de ces élections. Mais le lendemain, il a appris une très mauvaise nouvelle. Pour la première fois, l'État sécessionniste du Somaliland a été reconnu officiellement par un autre État, en l'occurrence Israël. Est-ce que c'est une surprise pour vous ? Pour la Somalie, sûrement. C'est une surprise qui n'est pas du tout bienvenue. D'abord parce que le Somaliland, maintenant, risque de recevoir non seulement la reconnaissance d'Israël, mais d'autres pays derrière. Parce que c'est sûr que ce qu'Israël a fait n'est pas une initiative isolée, mais ça a été coordonné avec d'autres États en Afrique et aussi quelques pays arabes, et probablement les États-Unis aussi. Vous dites que d'autres pays pourraient suivre, mais il y a deux ans, l'Éthiopie avait failli reconnaître l'indépendance du Somaliland. Finalement, elle y avait renoncé sous la pression de la Somalie et de la Turquie. Oui, tout à fait. Mais l'initiative de l'Éthiopie n'était pas coordonnée avec d'autres États et ça a été une déclaration sans la reconnaissance. Maintenant, l'Israël a officiellement reconnu le Somaliland. Et d'après ce que j'entends des diplomates dans la région, ça fait des mois, peut-être plus qu'un an, qu'Israël et d'autres pays ont coordonné cette décision pour qu'Israël ne soit pas seul et qu'il y ait d'autres pays derrière, dans les semaines et les mois à venir pour reconnaître le Somaliland. Les Israéliens laissent entendre que cette reconnaissance du Somaliland est dans l'esprit des accords d'Abraham, par lesquels Israël a normalisé ses relations avec notamment les Émirats arabes unis et le Maroc. Voulez-vous dire que les Américains sont peut-être derrière ? Oui tout à fait. Les Américains, surtout depuis l'élection du président Trump. Ils ont signalé qu'ils sont très frustrés avec la situation en Somalie, qu'ils ont dépensé des milliards de dollars pour la sécurité de ce pays et qu'en fait la situation est pire qu'avant. Donc, les Américains commencent à travailler directement avec les régions de Dublin et de Puntland pour se battre contre Al-Shabab et aussi l'État islamique, qui était très actif dans la région nord-est du Puntland. Et les relations avec le Somaliland sont en croissance. Le général Anderson d'Africom était là il y a quelques mois. Donc, je crois que c'est assez clair que les Américains voient le Somaliland comme un partenaire potentiel pour sécuriser les routes maritimes dans le golfe d'Aden et la mer Rouge, aussi bien que se battre contre les mouvements extrémistes dans la Corne de l'Afrique.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 14:27 — Evening Calm, Rest for Racing Minds, and Freedom from Night Anxiety From London to Vancouver, from Manila to Accra, from Rome to Mumbai, from Seoul to Nairobi, from Belfast to Buenos Aires — a global 8 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk ARC. SCRIPTURE (NIV) John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Psalm 4:8 — “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”Global searches spike this hour for relief from night anxiety, emotional overwhelm and mental fatigue. As the world slows, minds often race. This prayer brings Jesus' peace directly into the emotional climate of this evening. PRAYER Lord, we bring every anxious thought, every restless feeling and every worried heart to You tonight. Calm the racing mind, soothe the body, settle the emotions and silence the internal storms that rise at day's end. Bring clarity where confusion lives, rest where exhaustion hides, and peace where fear has taken root. Jesus, let Your voice override every negative whisper. Let Your presence slow breathing, steady thoughts and renew hope. Heal the weight of today and remove dread for tomorrow. Cover every family, every home, every person listening with supernatural quietness. Holy Spirit, fill each room with stillness and safety. Let Your peace reign over this night. PRAYER POINTS prayer for calm, prayer for steady thoughts, prayer for emotional rest, prayer for fear to lift, prayer for peace in the home, prayer for clarity, prayer for deep sleep LIFE APPLICATION Before bed, pause for one minute, breathe slowly and speak: “Jesus, You are my peace.” Let this reset your mind for a restful night. DECLARATION I declare that the peace of Jesus governs my mind and heart tonight. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. john 14:27 prayer, evening calm prayer, night anxiety relief, christian prayer for peace, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcastThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.FUNDING LINK https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: 6 P.M. — Intercession for Nations in CrisisThis Episode: 8 P.M. — Evening Calm & Anxiety ReleaseNext: 1Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningJeremiah 30:17 — Healing for Exhaustion, Physical Weakness and the Weariness of Long Battles From London to Nairobi, from Seoul to Toronto, from Mumbai to Buenos Aires, from Sydney to Cape Town, from Accra to Helsinki — a global 12 P.M. healing prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk ARC. SCRIPTURE (NIV) Jeremiah 30:17 — “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” Psalm 73:26 — “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Across the world today, searches rise for strength, energy, healing and restoration as many feel drained after long seasons of pressure. This midday prayer speaks directly into global exhaustion, physical weakness and emotional fatigue.PRAYER Lord, we come to You for healing in our bodies, minds and emotions. Restore strength where fatigue has taken hold. Heal the immune system, renew weary muscles and lift those who feel overwhelmed by sickness or long-standing health battles. Father, speak life into chronic pain, lingering illness and every symptom that robs Your people of peace. Bring calm to racing thoughts, energy to tired bones and clarity to fogged minds. Pour out Your healing presence like fresh oil over those carrying emotional strain, hidden anxiety or exhaustion from overwork. Let the power of the Holy Spirit bring full restoration. In every home, workplace and hospital room, let Your healing move freely today. PRAYER POINTS prayer for physical healing, prayer for renewed strength, prayer for immune restoration, prayer for chronic pain relief, prayer for emotional stability, prayer for clarity of mind, prayer for renewed energy LIFE APPLICATION Set aside five minutes today to speak healing scriptures aloud, allowing God's Word to strengthen your body and calm your inner world. DECLARATION I declare that God renews my strength and heals every place of weariness. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.jeremiah 30:17 prayer, healing prayer midday, chronic fatigue healing, christian prayer for strength, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, restoration prayer Thank you for praying with us today. FUNDING LINK https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: 9 A.M. — Faith Under Fire: Strength for the Persecuted ChurchThis Episode: 12 P.M. — Healing for ExhaustionSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 26:3 — Reset for Overthinking, Mental Fatigue and Emotional OverloadFrom London to Nairobi, from Seoul to São Paulo, from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi, from Rome to Jakarta, from New York to Kigali — a global 5 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk ARC. SCRIPTURE (NIV) Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Philippians 4:8 — “Whatever is true, whatever is noble… think about such things.” Across the world, morning searches rise for help with overthinking, emotional overload and mental fatigue after heavy December days. People want clarity, grounding and a reset for the day ahead. This prayer restores stability and renews the mind. PRAYER Father, we bring You every tangled thought and every burden that feels too heavy to carry. Quiet the noise within us and break the cycle of overthinking. Lord, steady emotions, lift mental fog and restore balance where stress has drained strength. Let Your peace anchor the mind that feels scattered and Your truth guide decisions that feel overwhelming. Replace confusion with clarity, weight with lightness and pressure with calm. Breathe new life into tired hearts, renew emotional energy and strengthen focus for today's tasks. Lord, guard our minds, protect our thoughts and let the Holy Spirit lead us step by step into peace. PRAYER POINTS prayer for clarity of mind, prayer for relief from overthinking, prayer for emotional stability, prayer for mental refreshment, prayer for renewed focus, prayer for calmness, prayer for strength for the day LIFE APPLICATION Pause for one minute, breathe deeply, and speak Isaiah 26:3 aloud; allow God's peace to reset your thinking before the day begins. DECLARATION I declare that God renews my mind and restores my emotional strength today. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.isaiah 26:3 prayer, morning reset prayer, christian prayer for clarity, prayer for overthinking, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, emotional healing prayerThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.FUNDING LINK https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: 3 A.M. — Peace for Night AnxietyThis Episode: 5 A.M. — Reset for Overthinking & Emotional OverloadNext: 9 ASupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningWelcome to Daily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded live here in London, England — where the world gathers for five minutes of faith, hope and strength. We go straight into prayer. Isaiah 40:29 — Strength for Post-Christmas Exhaustion and Low Energy Across the Nations From London to Manila, from Lagos to Vancouver, from São Paulo to Dubai, from Nairobi to Seoul, from New York to Sydney — a global 12 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk ARC. SCRIPTURE (NIV) Isaiah 40:29 — “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Psalm 73:26 — “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”Across the world tonight, people feel the deep fatigue that arrives after Christmas — emotional heaviness, physical tiredness and mental overload. Global search behaviour shows a sharp rise in exhaustion, low mood and energy collapse. This prayer speaks into that need. PRAYER Father, in the name of Jesus, we come to You from every nation, asking for renewed strength for weary hearts. Lord, lift the heaviness that settles after Christmas. Restore energy where bodies feel drained, minds feel foggy and emotions feel thin. Give resilience to those facing work tomorrow, healing to those battling low mood, and peace to those overwhelmed by responsibility. Strengthen parents, carers, workers, the isolated, the exhausted and the anxious. Pour fresh life into bones, clarity into thoughts and hope into tired spirits. Let Your power steady us for the day ahead. Renew strength, restore joy and revive every listener with supernatural calm. Lord, breathe new energy into us tonight. PRAYER POINTSprayer for renewed strength prayer for low mood lifting prayer for energy restoration prayer for mental clarity prayer for emotional stability prayer for calm thoughts prayer for hope to rise LIFE APPLICATION Take five slow breaths tonight and repeat Isaiah 40:29, allowing God's promise of renewed strength to settle over your body, mind and emotions. DECLARATION I declare renewed strength and restored energy over my life today. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.OUTRO Thank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk. FUNDING LINK https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: 10 P.M. — Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 94:19 — Evening Prayer for Emotional Calm, Inner Peace, Overthinking and December Stress Relief From London to Dubai, from Sydney to Nairobi, from Toronto to Singapore — a global 8 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Cycle. Psalm 94:19 — “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” This hour sees a surge in global searches for “evening calm,” “stop overthinking,” “night anxiety,” and “inner peace.” We pray into the emotional weight many feel tonight. PRAYER Father, in Jesus' name, we bring you every anxious thought, every racing worry, every restless emotion. For those battling overthinking, tension, December overwhelm, or the heaviness of long-term stress, let your peace settle like warm light in the soul. Calm the pattern of fear, loosen the tightness in the chest, slow every spiralling thought. Speak stillness into minds that refuse to switch off. Lift emotional fatigue, soothe the heart that feels unsettled, and quiet the spirit that struggles to rest. Lord, replace dread with courage, pressure with clarity, fear with trust, and noise with holy calm. Tonight let your consolation bring joy, strength and renewal. Amen. PRAYER POINTS prayer for calm, prayer for overthinking, prayer for emotional rest, prayer for tension release, prayer for peace, prayer for clarity, prayer for inner stillness LIFE APPLICATION Pause for one minute, breathe deeply, and speak Psalm 94:19 aloud, allowing God's peace to interrupt internal noise. DECLARATION I declare that the peace of Christ is calming my mind and restoring my inner strength tonight. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. psalm 94:19 prayer, prayer for anxiety relief, christian prayer for emotional calm, evening prayer for peace, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, stop overthinking prayer24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: 6 P.M. — Prayer for Nations in CrisisThis Episode: 8 P.M. — Emotional Calm and Inner PeaceNext: 10 P.M. — Night Prayer for Comfort and RestThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:1 — Midnight Strength for Tired Minds and Weary Hearts After Christmas From London to Accra, from Manila to Toronto, from Nairobi to Buenos Aires — a global midnight prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Cycle. Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Isaiah 40:29 — “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”Across the world tonight, searches for “strength,” “exhaustion,” “post-Christmas crash,” and “renewed energy” surge as homes fall quiet and hearts process the weight of the season. God meets us here with steadying strength and deep calm. PRAYER Father, in Jesus' name, we bring you this midnight hour. For every weary heart, every overwhelmed mind, and every body drained by December's weight, pour out supernatural strength. Lord, steady emotions, settle thoughts, restore energy, and bring deep inner calm. Where people feel stretched, anxious, or alone, wrap them in your presence. For those carrying financial burdens, uncertainty, or emotional fatigue, lift the heaviness tonight. Renew focus, restore clarity, and breathe peace into every home. Strengthen those who must work through the night, comfort those who cannot sleep, and settle those whose minds race with fears about tomorrow. Lord, be our refuge, defender, and rest. We receive your strength in this midnight hour. Amen. PRAYER POINTS prayer for renewed strength, prayer for calm thoughts, prayer for steady emotions, prayer for restored energy, prayer for quiet rest, prayer for relief from pressure, prayer for divine peace LIFE APPLICATIOn Pause for two minutes in silence, breathe deeply, and repeat Psalm 46:1, allowing God's strength to rise within you as the new day begins. DECLARATION I declare that God strengthens my heart, mind, and body tonight. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. psalm 46:1 prayer, midnight strength prayer, post christmas exhaustion prayer, healing for weariness, christian prayer for calm, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for strength24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: Christmas Day SpecialThis Episode: 12 A.M. — Midnight Strength for Tired MindsNext: 3 A.M. — Peace for Troubled Sleep and Restless ThoughtsThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPraSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 26:3 — Stability for the New Morning, Focus for the Day Ahead From London to Dubai, from Nairobi to Toronto, from Mumbai to Lisbon — a global 5 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Cycle. Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Psalm 37:23 — “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him.” At dawn, global searches rise for clarity, motivation, direction, and strength. People feel overwhelmed by decisions, pressured by responsibilities, and unsure how to face the day ahead. God speaks stability into this early hour. PRAYER Father, in Jesus' name, we ask for clarity and divine focus as this new morning begins. Stabilise wandering thoughts, strengthen tired bodies, and steady anxious hearts. Lord, direct every step today — in workplaces, homes, conversations, decisions, and responsibilities. Remove mind fog, lift the heaviness of dread, and break the power of confusion. Give confidence where insecurity whispers, courage where fear lives, and calm where stress rises. Let your peace govern our pace. Establish our plans, refine our priorities, and fill us with purpose. Lord, we trust you with this day ahead; lead us, guide us, and keep us steadfast in every moment. Amen. PRAYER POINTS prayer for clarity, prayer for direction, prayer for steady emotions, prayer for confidence, prayer for strength, prayer for focused mind, prayer for God-led steps LIFE APPLICATION Choose one task today and offer it to God first, asking Him to steady your thoughts and guide your steps before you begin. DECLARATION I declare that God establishes my steps and stabilises my mind today. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.isaiah 26:3 prayer, morning clarity prayer, christian focus prayer, peace for the day ahead, strength for the morning, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for direction24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: 3 A.M. — Peace for Troubled SleepThis Episode: 5 A.M. — Stability for the New MorningNext: 9 A.M. — Faith Under Fire: Prayer for the Persecuted Church Thank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningJeremiah 30:17 — Midday Healing for the Body, Mind, Fatigue and December Weariness. From London to Manila, from Toronto to Nairobi, from Sydney to Mumbai — a global 12 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Cycle. Jeremiah 30:17 — “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds…” Psalm 147:3 — “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”Across December, global searches surge for healing, recovery, weakness, fatigue, emotional strain, and unexplained symptoms. Many feel stretched thin as the month ends. Today we pray for full restoration. PRAYER Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask for healing and strength at the midday hour. Restore weary bodies, calm anxious minds, and renew those carrying emotional heaviness. Bring recovery to those battling illness, chronic pain, viral fatigue, dizziness, weakness, disrupted sleep, and exhaustion. Lift the fog of December pressure and breathe new strength into tired lungs, tired minds, and tired souls. Heal inflamed nerves, calm troubled hearts, stabilise emotions, and release supernatural energy. Bring clarity where confusion sits, courage where fear rises, and peace where symptoms overwhelm. Lord, restore our immune systems, settle our breathing, strengthen our steps, and let your healing power flow today. Amen. PRAYER POINTS prayer for physical healing, prayer for emotional healing, prayer for fatigue relief, prayer for immune strength, prayer for calm, prayer for clarity, prayer for restored energy LIFE APPLICATION Pause for sixty seconds today and invite God to restore one area of your body or mind that feels depleted. DECLARATION I declare that God restores my strength and heals every place of weariness. CALL TO ACTION Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.jeremiah 30:17 prayer, healing prayer, prayer for strength and recovery, december fatigue healing, emotional restoration prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for weary hearts24-HOUR ARC CONNECTORPrevious: 9 A.M. — Faith Under Fire: Strength for the PersecutedThis Episode: 12 P.M. — Healing for the Body, Mind and FatigueNext: 6 P.M. — Prayer for the Nations in CrisisThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month:https:Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:9 — Peace, Stability, and God's Intervention Across the NationsScripture NIV: “He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear.” Isaiah 60:2 — “See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” From London to Accra, from Seoul to Buenos Aires, from Toronto to Nairobi — a global 6 P.M. nations prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Global search behaviour shows rising concern over conflict, instability, displacement, and fear of widening geopolitical tensions. People worldwide are seeking prayer for safety, peace, and stability as nations face crisis, pressure, and uncertainty.Sudan — Ukraine — Myanmar — HaitiPrayer Lord Jesus, we lift Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, and Haiti before You. In regions shaken by conflict, violence, hunger, and political turmoil, stretch out Your hand and bring peace where hostility rages. Protect civilians caught in chaos. Strengthen believers who worship in danger. Comfort families displaced and separated. Break the power of fear and restore order where lawlessness has taken hold. Bring wise leadership, stability, and breakthrough. Heal trauma across communities and shield children from terror. Let the Church in each nation shine with courage, compassion, and steadfast faith. Father, speak peace into the atmosphere and push back darkness. May Your glory rise over every region and may hope breathe again across these troubled lands. Prayer Points: prayer for peace, prayer for protection, prayer for stability, prayer for leadership, prayer for the displaced, prayer for the church, prayer for restoration Life Application Pray specifically for one of these four nations today. Ask God to send peace, strengthen the Church, and protect families caught in conflict.Declaration: I declare God's peace will rise over the nations and darkness will not prevail.Call to Action: Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. Psalm 46:9 prayer, prayer for nations, global peace prayer, intercession for crisis nations, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.ukThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month: https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperPrevious: 12 P.M. — Strength and Stability for the DSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 139:11–12 — Night Comfort, God With You in Every DarknessScripture NIV: “If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me…' even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day.” Isaiah 41:10 — “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” From London to Tokyo, from Nairobi to Toronto, from Mumbai to Santiago — a global 10 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Night searches rise globally for fear, loneliness, sadness, and the heaviness that settles after the day's noise fades. People seek reassurance that God is near. Tonight we anchor hearts in His unshakeable nearness and His watching presence. Prayer Father, we bring You the quiet places of this night — the thoughts we do not say, the worries we hide, the memories that return when the world goes still. Lord, enter every room with Your peace. Let Your presence rest on those who feel alone, forgotten, overwhelmed or unsure about tomorrow. Lift the heaviness that presses on tired hearts. Replace fear with reassurance, sorrow with comfort, and uncertainty with Your faithful promise: You are here. Jesus, shine light into every anxious corner of the mind. Calm every troubled emotion. Strengthen those facing the long hours ahead. Let Your protection cover every home. Holy Spirit, bring deep rest, steady breathing, and a gentle confidence that we are held tonight. Prayer Points: prayer for comfort, prayer for reassurance, prayer for rest, prayer for peace, prayer for healing of fear, prayer for God's nearness, prayer for night strength Life Application Before sleeping, whisper one truth: “God is with me in this room.” Let that certainty reshape your breathing, your thoughts, and the atmosphere around you.Declaration: I declare God is with me tonight, bringing comfort, peace, and rest. Call to Action: Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. Psalm 139 prayer, night comfort prayer, prayer for fear at night, christian night prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.ukThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperPrevious: 8 P.M. — Evening Peace & Emotional BalanceThis Episode: 10 P.M. — Night Comfort: God With You in the Quiet HoursNext: 12 A.M. — Strength for the New DaySupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningWelcome to Daily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded live here in London, England — where the world gathers for five minutes of faith, hope, and strength. We go straight into prayer. Psalm 23:3 — Restoration for Mental Overload, Emotional Weariness, and the Pressures of a New Day Scripture NIV: “He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake.” Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”From London to Nairobi, from Dubai to Auckland, from New York to Johannesburg — a global 5 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Introduction Across the world, early morning searches surge around exhaustion, burnout, and mental overload after Christmas. People wake feeling drained, scattered, and overwhelmed by responsibilities. This moment becomes a global cry for clarity, renewal, and God's restoring peace. Prayer Father, in Jesus' name, breathe restoration into every weary mind rising this morning. Lift the fog, the heaviness, the emotional fatigue left from busy days, sleepless nights, and the weight of ongoing responsibilities. Lord, refresh the soul that feels stretched, tired, or unsure of the path ahead. Bring divine order to scattered thoughts. Calm the nervous system. Strengthen those who must carry burdens silently. Guide every listener into the right decisions, right steps, and right mindset today. Let peace replace pressure, strength replace weakness, and clarity replace confusion. Father, renew their inner life and steady their whole being with Your presence as this new day begins. Prayer Points: prayer for clarity, prayer for inner strength, prayer for mental renewal, prayer for calm, prayer for energy, prayer for right decisions, prayer for emotional balance Life Application Pause for sixty seconds this morning, breathe deeply, and invite God to refresh your mind. Speak today's scripture aloud as your personal declaration of peace.Declaration: I declare God restores my mind and directs my steps.Call to Action: Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. morning prayer peace, Psalm 23:3 renewal, emotional fatigue prayer, christian clarity prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk podcast, strength for the day Thank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a moSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 43:19 — A Prayer for the Post-Christmas Crash, Emotional Fatigue, and Fear of the New Year From London to Manila, from New York to Nairobi, from Sydney to Lahore — a global 9 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk devotional rhythm. Isaiah 43:19 — “See, I am doing a new thing… I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Psalm 61:2 — “Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Across the world tonight, millions feel the post-Christmas crash — emotional dip, financial fear, loneliness, and anxiety about the new year. We pray into this global emotional weight now. Prayer Father, in the name of Jesus, meet us tonight in the strain beneath the surface. We bring the emotional fatigue that hits after the lights fade, when expectations fall, and old fears return. Lord, lift the weight that presses on hearts — the fear of tomorrow, the financial worry, the exhaustion, the loneliness, the uncertainty. Jesus, be our strength, our stability, our clarity. Lead us from panic to peace, from confusion to confidence, from emptiness to hope. Father, make a way in every wilderness. Pour streams into dry emotional places. Renew minds. Restore courage. Break the fear of the new year. Replace dread with divine expectation. Bring calm to the restless, rest to the weary, and hope to those who feel forgotten. Come, Holy Spirit. Do a new thing in us tonight. Prayer Points prayer for emotional stability, prayer for fear of the future, prayer for financial peace, prayer for renewed strength, prayer for clarity and direction, prayer for inner healing, prayer for hope tonightLife Application Sit before God for five quiet minutes tonight and ask Him to highlight one new thing He is forming in you for the year ahead.Declaration I declare that God is making a way for me, even where I cannot see it. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. isaiah 43:19 prayer, post christmas anxiety prayer, fear of new year prayer, emotional fatigue prayer, financial worry prayer, christian prayer for hope, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for strengthThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 40:31 — Renewed Strength, Hope and Christmas Morning Emotional Reset From London to Toronto, from Nairobi to Seoul, from Belfast to Sydney — a global 5 A.M. Christmas Day prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Cycle. Isaiah 40:31 — “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” Psalm 118:24 — “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Christmas morning brings mixed emotions worldwide: joy, pressure, anticipation, and quiet exhaustion. Search behaviour spikes for strength, renewed hope, and emotional grounding at dawn. Today we pray for supernatural refreshing as Christmas Day begins across the nations. prayer Father, in Jesus' name, renew the strength of every listener waking early on Christmas morning. Lift the heaviness that comes from tiredness, expectation, or the weight of family responsibilities. Holy Spirit, breathe fresh hope into weary hearts. Lord, let today be filled not with pressure but with Your sustaining joy. Restore physical energy, emotional clarity, and spiritual focus. For those dreading the day ahead, replace anxiety with courage. For those waking alone, surround them with Your nearness. For families preparing gatherings, fill homes with gentleness, patience, and kindness. Lord, let Your renewing strength rise like morning light, empowering every step, every conversation, and every moment. Make this day a testimony of Your goodness, carrying us on eagle's wings. prayer points prayer for renewed strength, prayer for christmas hope, prayer for emotional clarity, prayer for courage today, prayer for joy in christ, prayer for spiritual focus, prayer for gentle family atmosphere life application Before starting the day, pause and speak aloud: “Lord, renew my strength.” Let this shape your thoughts, decisions, and interactions throughout Christmas morning. declaration I declare that God renews my strength and fills this Christmas Day with hope. call to action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-hour arc connectorPrevious: 3 A.M. Peace for Night AnxietyThis Episode: 5 A.M. Renewed Strength and Hopesupport this listener-funded ministry for £3 a monthhttps://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperisaiah 40:31 prayer, christmas morning strength, hope for christmas day, christian morning prayer, reverendSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Investigations continue following the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore at Afrobeats artiste Asake's concert in Nairobi. Karen died following a crowd crush as fans tried to access the show. Concerns about safety and crowd control at large entertainment events have been raised. We hear from Karen's aunt as the family prepares to lay her to rest, and from a Kenyan journalist who was inside the venue and describes the moments as the situation escalated.Then, we turn to West Africa's end-of-year cultural phenomenon, Detty December. In Lagos and Accra, December is now synonymous with packed concerts and booming nightlife. But as the season grows more expensive, some locals are questioning who it's really for. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Chiamaka Dike, Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
Season's Greetings Glocal Citizens! I met this week's guest, Derrick N. Ashong, earlier this year in Nairobi at the Charter Cities Institute, 2025 New Cities Summit (https://youtu.be/d9XUzdxKmzo?si=FbITjI8Git8kEb9Q). At the summit, we connected as storytellers that share Ghanaian heritage and formative years spent in Brooklyn, New York. In a glocal citizenship twist, we later came to find that we met virtually years prior through mutual connections in the media and arts spaces. Derrick's work leverages his international upbringing which informs his company's vision for Turning Culture into Currency for creators and fans worldwide. He does this as founder and CEO of TBTM, a media fintech that uses content to onboard global audiences to inclusive financial solutions, with partners like Mastercard. While still a student at Harvard, he played a supporting role in Steven Spielberg's Amistad, and went on to top charts with his band, winning a Billboard Songwriting Award. As a host and producer, he pioneered multi-platform interactive content with Oprah Winfrey, and major media platforms including ABC-Disney and Univision, earning three Emmy nods and a Royal Television Society Award. His original Take Back the Mic television series has won seven major international awards and achieved 1.1 Billion media impressions worldwide. He has delivered electrifying speeches on issues of Youth Culture and Tech for UK Parliament, the United Nations, and the world's most elite business schools, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Wharton, Cambridge and London School of Economics. He has interviewed celebrities and global luminaries ranging from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Kofi Annan, to Zoe Saldaña, Kevin Hart and Steven Wozniak, among others. Most recently, he has delivered keynote speeches for Mastercard, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and Kigali, as well as SuperReturn Africa--the continent's top investment forum. In this conversation we get to know even more about the next phase of Derrick's vision for flipping the script on creative industry infrastructure in Africa. #Listenandlearn more! Where to find Derrick? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnatv/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tbtmstudios) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soulfegemusic) What's Derrick reading? Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/FOU/foundation/) Lord of the Rings (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/LOR/the-lord-of-the-rings/) by J.J.R Tolkien Other topics of interest: About Larteh (https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/print/11948/GH) in Ghana Where are Dansoman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dansoman) and Adabraka (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adabraka) in Accra? What was music streaming like in the early 2000's? (https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/the-history-of-music-streaming/) Soulfege performs Sweet Remix (https://youtu.be/T1j8_kOtfd8?si=5sEyNakWJDyBxbLE) About Uechi-Ryū (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uechi-Ry%C5%AB) Martial Arts Special Guest: Derrick N. Ashong.
Happy Solstice, everyone! In the northern hemisphere today we have the least amount of daylight of any day of the year. Below the equator it has the most! And as we do every December solstice it's time for our annual "Best Of" episode of 3 Books. 3 Books is our award-winning 22-year-long conversation to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world ... 3 books at a time. This year we recorded shows in Nairobi, Ottawa, Del Mar, and even a few on the street ... journeying to collect stories and lessons that can help us all live richer lives of meaning and intention. Featuring clips from... Nick Sweetman - Street muralist Lindyman - Lindy Effect evangelist Emily Nagoski - Sex educator Nickisha - Dog walker Ginny Yurich - Founder of '1000 Hours Outside' John and Alison - Booksellers, Camino Books, Del Mar, CA Jean Chrétien - Former Canadian Prime Minister The Holderness Family - YouTubers and authors 'ADHD is Awesome' Robin Sloan - Novelist, 'Moonbound' / 'Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore' Carl Honoré - Author, 'In Praise of Slowness' Peter Kimani - Novelist, 'Dance of the Jakaranda' Abdullahi Bulle - Bookseller, Nuria Books, Nairobi, Kenya Thank you for being a 3 Booker and spending time with our incredible community of book lovers spread across the world. Listen on your walk, drive, or workout, on your own, or with a friend, and let's continue to celebrate the awe in this world while striving to live our lives the best we can...
Ho ho ho! Welcome to a merry Episode 077 of Deeper Sounds of Nairobi—the ultimate Christmas Edition, recorded amidst the festive lights and winter chill of The Hague, Netherlands. World-renowned DJ Jack Rooster brings you a heartwarming sonic celebration, blending soulful Afro-house rhythms, pulsating Amapiano grooves, and deep electronic vibes with a sprinkle of holiday magic. This mix captures the joy of the season while immersing you in Africa's vibrant musical heartbeat, from uplifting anthems to introspective beats that evoke unity and cheer across borders.In true Deeper Sounds spirit, we're shining a spotlight on Kenya's exceptional talents, with standout contributions from Wendy Kay on the enchanting "Hai Miss (Just Bee U Mix)" and Tina Ardor, who graces two tracks: the healing vibes of "The Healing (Just Bee U Mix)" featuring Lunga Baainar and the regal "Malkia." These Kenyan gems add an authentic East African flair, weaving local narratives into the global dancefloor tapestry.True to form, this episode draws from all corners of the continent, showcasing Africa's boundless creativity—from South Africa's Amapiano powerhouses like Babalwa M x Stixx, MR SHANE SA, Da Muziqal Chef, Bee-Bar, Dj Jim Mastershine, and Thakzin, to Angola's DJEFF infusing Afro-Tech energy, and Uganda's Joshua Baraka delivering a high-energy Drum & Bass remix. We even venture beyond with international touches from the US's Ananda Project for those nostalgic Christmas classics and France's Shonky for a dub remix flair—proving that Africa's sounds resonate worldwide, uniting us in rhythm and holiday spirit.Whether you're cozied up by the fire or dancing under the mistletoe, let this 077 Christmas mix transport you. Tune in, turn up, and spread the deeper sounds of joy! #DeeperSoundsOfNairobi #EUTour Turn it up, let the music take over, and enjoy the journey.
At the end of November, Ethiopia's biggest social media creators gathered in Addis Ababa for the Ethiopia Creative Awards. It was supposed to be a night celebrating the thriving digital culture but the outfits of the attendees stole the spotlight. A few weeks later six creators were arrested and detained for wearing “indecent attire” at the event and undermining public morality - but what exactly does that mean?Kalkidan Yibeltal, a BBC journalist based in Nairobi, tells us about cultural expectations for clothing in Ethiopia and why the outfits sparked so much controversy there. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Benita Barden, Chelsea Coates and Julia Ross-Roy Editor: Verity Wilde
The county government of Kenya's capital Nairobi is joining the growing movement which recognizes menstrual pain as a legitimate reason for paid time off. Women working for the city authorities will now be allowed to take two days of menstrual leave per month. Also, Namibia's first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaks to the BBC about her country's new oil discoveries, and the fight against gender-based violence and inequality. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Daniel Dadzie Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
Mass atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region show alarming indicators associated with the risk of genocide, according to the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Chaloka Beyani, who has completed a mission to Kenya.Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), alongside other armed groups, has plunged large parts of Sudan into a deepening humanitarian and protection crisis since April 2023.More than 11 million people are now internally displaced, while up to four million have fled to neighbouring countries and beyond.Mr. Beyani has completed a mission to Kenya and spoke to UN News's Stella Vuzo in Nairobi, where he met several Sudanese refugees. She began by asking about his main message to the Sudanese people.
CBP is trying to rewrite history and revoke Nairobi's status for smaller ramps used for wheelchair access to homes. Comments can be submitted. Listen for more info on Two Minutes in Trade.
It's transforming the world of road haulage, but has the recent ‘Uberisation' been good news for truckers? From Nanjing to Nairobi, we discover how digital freight matching platforms are changing the way drivers access work, plan routes and the impact it's having on the climate. But with driverless trucks on the horizon, what does the future hold for truckers and trucking firms? If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Sam Gruet Producer: Megan Lawton(Picture: A white 18 wheeler truck on the road. Credit: Getty Images)
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Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les mercenaires colombiens au Soudan, la menace hybride russe en Allemagne et la présidentielle au Chili. Australie : que sait-on des deux tireurs de l'attentat de Sydney ? Après l'attaque antisémite qui a fait seize morts, dont l'un des tireurs, sur la célèbre plage de Bondi à Sydney, que sait-on du profil des deux assaillants ? Avaient-ils des antécédents terroristes ? Comment ont-ils pu se procurer des armes à feu aussi sophistiquées alors que la loi australienne sur le port d'armes est particulièrement stricte ? Avec Grégory Plesse, correspondant de RFI à Sydney. Soudan : quel rôle jouent les Colombiens dans la guerre ? Les États-Unis ont sanctionné plusieurs ressortissants colombiens accusés d'avoir participé au recrutement de mercenaires pour les Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) au Soudan. Sur quelles preuves s'appuient les Américains ? Pourquoi des Colombiens sont-ils impliqués dans ce conflit ? Washington envisage-t-il d'élargir les sanctions notamment aux Émirats arabes unis accusés par l'armée soudanaise de financer des mercenaires étrangers ? Avec Gaëlle Laleix, correspondante permanente de RFI à Nairobi. Allemagne : Berlin sous menace hybride russe ? L'Allemagne accuse la Russie d'avoir mené contre elle une cyberattaque visant le système de contrôle du trafic aérien en 2024 ainsi qu'une campagne de désinformation lors des dernières élections législatives de février. Sur quelles preuves s'appuie Berlin pour accuser le Kremlin d'ingérences dans ses affaires intérieures ? Que prévoient les Allemands pour lutter contre ces opérations hybrides menées par Moscou ? Avec Pascal Thibaut, correspondant RFI à Berlin. Chili : comment l'extrême-droite a-t-elle remporté la présidentielle ? 35 ans après la fin de la dictature, l'extrême-droite revient au pouvoir par les urnes. Le candidat José Antonio Kast a recueilli 58% de suffrages. Comment expliquer cette victoire sans appel ? Les Chiliens sont-ils nostalgiques d'Augusto Pinochet ? Avec Pascal Drouhaud, président de l'association LatFran, spécialiste de l'Amérique latine.
In this episode, Becca from Good Natured Learning shares how her work has expanded from Colorado to Kenya, piloting Outdoor Learning Collaborations in two schools within Nairobi's informal settlements. She breaks down the Spaces–Systems–Skills model, the power of co-creation with teachers and communities, and the vision to bring this work to 12+ Kenyan schools in 2026.
Season 2, Episode 19Guests: Jen Oldham & Jeff Kallio — Forge Fencing Academy (North Carolina); Jen also coaches at Cleveland StateWhat we coverHow the Kenya initiative began: an international coaching program connection and a promise to “do something”Working with Coach Eliakim (“Coach Jack”), a Kenyan Taekwondo coach and sports protection coachWhat fencing looks like in Kenya: blank slate in Kakuma; early club development in Nairobi and East AfricaThe logistics: gathering donations, packing equipment, and getting it across the worldTrust and teaching: adapting communication, consent/check-ins, and collaborating with local organizersKakuma realities: why sport matters when basic needs and stability are under pressureStaying connected after returning: WhatsApp, videos, online support, and rapid learner progressCreative problem-solving: homemade training weapons, limited resources, and surprising ingenuityPerspective shift: how the trip changed how they view complaints, effort, and empathy back homeHow listeners can help: gear drives, coaching support, donations, and creating new bridge connectionsLinksForge Fencing blog post:https://forgefencing.com/global-connections-forge-fencing-initiative-in-kenya-and-kakuma/Timestamps0:00 — Why fencing matters when it's brand new in a community1:12 — The Kenya initiative: where it came from3:24 — What fencing looks like in Kenya vs. the U.S.5:02 — Getting started on the ground: teach, adapt, connect6:27 — The equipment challenge: donations, packing, logistics8:26 — Early moments and why fencing “fit” socially10:05 — Staying connected through tech: videos and feedback loops11:26 — Homemade training weapons and creative problem-solving12:53 — Culture shock: water, shoes, safety norms, and perspective14:04 — “Empathy scale” after returning home15:43 — Trust-building and the refugee camp tour17:40 — Kakuma context and why sport is a lifeline24:14 — How listeners can help right now27:15 — Doing this as a couple: teamwork and logistics30:58 — Lessons brought home for athletes and students32:21 — Leadership, gratitude, and widening perspective through sportQuotable“They don't get down when there's an obstacle—they get excited and creative.” — Jeff Kallio“This thread is far greater than one person. It's a huge connector.” — Jen OldhamCall to actionWant to help? Read the full story and updates here:https://forgefencing.com/global-connections-forge-fencing-initiative-in-kenya-and-kakuma/And if you have a relevant connection (schools, nonprofits, adaptive sport, international programs), reach out—bridges are built one introduction at a time.CreditsHost: Bryan Wendell • Guests: Jen Oldham & Jeff Kallio --First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn
In this episode, the boyz talk about the new wave of Nairobi Phone Snatchers as well as the Kwnyan Creative industries. Enjoy!
Leo Dunia inapoadhimisha miaka kumi tangu Mkataba wa Paris wa mabadiliko ya Tabianchi kupitishwa, wataalamu wa masuala ya tabianchi barani Afrika wanasema maadhimisho haya ni wakati wa kupima hatua zilizofikiwa lakini pia kukabili pengo linalopanuka kati ya sera na utekelezaji wa hatua za tabianchi. Flora Nducha na taarifa zaidi
As global environmental challenges intensify and geopolitical tensions strain international cooperation, the mandate of the United Nations Environment Assembly has never been more significant. Meeting from December 8 to 12 in Nairobi, UNEA-7 brings together delegates from around the world to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet. Ma Jun and Ali-Said Matano weigh in on why UNEA's role is essential in shaping the future of global environmental governance.
Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka nchini Sudan Kusini kufuatilia mradi wa kilimo cha mpunga ulivyoleta ustawi kwa jamii ya katikati mwa Sudan unaofanikishwa kwa msaada wa mafunzo wa walinda amani wa UN kutoka Korea Kusini wanaohudumu katika UNMISS kupitia wanasayansi na wakulima wa eneo la Bor katika. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na ufafanuzi wa methali.Mapigano makali mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo yamesababisha vifo vya zaidi ya raia 70, kuwafurusha watu zaidi ya 200,000, na kusitisha msaada wa chakula kwa maelfu. Umoja wa Mataifa unasema hali katika Kivu Kusini imezorota kwa kasi, huku msaada wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula WFP ukisimama na shule zaidi ya 30 zikigeuzwa makazi ya dharura. Katika taarifa yake, Naibu Msemaji wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Farhan Haq, amesema hali imefikia kiwango cha hatari, akionya: “Familia zinazoishi kwa njaa sasa zinagawana chakula chao cha mwisho na watu waliokimbia makazi. Hii ni dharura inayovuka mipaka.” UN inazitaka pande zote kusitisha mapigano mara moja na kuruhusu misaada kufika kwa walio hatarini.Mkutano wa kikao cha 7 wa Baraza La Mazingira la Umoja wa Mataifa UNE-7 unaeelekea ukingoni jijini Nairobi Kenya na miongoni mwa washiriki ni kijana mwanaharakati wa mazingira kutoka asasi ya Umoja wa Mataifa YUNA nchini Tanzania Ally MwamzoraNa leo Umoja wa Mataifa unaadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya Milima, ukisisitiza umuhimu wa milima kama “kitovu cha maji ya dunia.” Kwa mujibu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO, takriban asilimia 70 ya maji safi ya Dunia yamehifadhiwa kama theluji au barafu, yakitoa mito inayosambaza maji ya kunywa, kilimo, viwanda, na umeme wa maji na takriban watu bilioni mbili, ikiwa ni pamoja na jamii nyingi za asili, wanategemea maji ya milima kwa mahitaji yao ya kila siku, maisha, na tamaduni zao. Wataalamu wanasisitiza kuwa kulinda mazingira ya milima ni muhimu ili kuhakikisha upatikanaji wa maji kwa vizazi vijavyo.Katika kujifunza lugha Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali "“MWENDAWAZIMU HAPEWI UPANGA"Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!
Katika kujifunza lugha Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali "“MWENDAWAZIMU HAPEWI UPANGA"
Nairobi's ride-hailing sector hits 40% electric motorcycles as Bolt logs 4.8 million EV rides. Financing from M-KOPA and Watu helps riders switch to cheaper, cleaner bikes, and local companies like Roam and Ampersand expand assembly and charging. Norway agrees to study its post-oil future after a deal with the Greens to pass the 2026 budget. EV incentives begin to scale back as adoption goals are met: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/norway-to-examine-scenarios-for-post-oil-economy/. Thermostats Part 2 with Brian and James reviews the McVeggie. He wonders if it's actually just a mayo sandwich. They react to CNN's Bill Weir covering Trump's MPG rollback (full clip on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cleanenergypod) and look back at The Price Is Right giving away a $112,000 Tesla Roadster in 2010 and other EVs over the years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPq_I_L2UL4. A drone strike damages the protective shelter over the Chernobyl reactor. UN inspectors say repairs are needed, though experts caution against panic. BBC link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98nldr06l2o James wakes up to hazardous air quality as Environment Canada issues a 10+ AQHI alert. LA becomes officially coal-free after the Intermountain Power Project shuts down, ending decades of coal power for the city. More from Electrek: https://electrek.co/2025/12/08/los-angeles-power-supply-is-now-officially-coal-free/. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.
Kevin and Sylvia launched iRide Arusha in July 2024, offering motorcycle tours and rentals in Tanzania. Within 18 months they scaled across four East African cities through a franchise model called iRide Africa, with partners operating in Rwanda, Nairobi, and Mombasa. The franchise structure allows riders to cross borders and book multi-country tours.The episode covers operational realities: importing equipment across borders, navigating tourism regulations, managing multi-country payment processing, and running rentals and guided tours as two distinct businesses with different customer profiles and sales cycles. Kevin and Sylvia share how they find customers through motorcycle clubs, price for premium buyers, and use immediate response times as a competitive advantage.TOP 10 TAKEAWAYS1. Test adjacent niches when your market is saturatedRather than launch another safari company in an oversaturated market, Kevin and Sylvia identified motorcycle touring as an underserved adventure niche in East Africa. Consider what adjacent experiences your destination supports that competitors aren't offering.2. Franchise models can scale faster than going soloWithin 18 months, iRide expanded across four East African cities through franchise partnerships. Partners share mechanics, bikes, marketing resources, and customer referrals. This creates a network effect where riders can start in one country and end in another, adding value no single operator could deliver alone.3. Target communities, not just individualsKevin reaches out directly to motorcycle clubs in major US cities. One Chicago BMW Riders club is bringing eight people in February. Booking one club creates the revenue of eight individual customers with a fraction of the acquisition cost. Find the clubs, associations, or communities that match your experience type.4. Customer service is a competitive advantage in developing marketsTheir immediate response times and willingness to hop on Zoom calls builds trust fast, especially for customers who've never been to Africa.5. Platform diversification requires testing, not guessingiRide is on Get Your Guide, Viator, Klook, WeTravel, and fielding Facebook messages, but hasn't found the magic channel yet. Test widely, track what converts, double down there.6. Price for the experience you're actually delivering, not your self-doubtKevin admits they severely underpriced at launch. Beginner business owners often can't see their own value clearly. If you're offering wow moments and authentic connections, charge accordingly.7. Guided vs. rental requires different marketing and operationsRental customers (experienced, self-sufficient, quick decision makers) need less hand-holding than guided tour customers (more questions, longer planning cycles, higher price points). These are functionally two different businesses with different messaging, pricing, and customer profiles.8. Gross revenue and net income are very differentVehicle maintenance, cross-border parts sourcing, and insurance eat into margins constantly. Build cash reserves and expect hidden costs, especially in asset-heavy businesses.9. Local language fluency unlocks competitive advantagesSylvia's Swahili fluency helped navigate Interpol holds on imported bikes, handle tourism police complaints from competitors, and build long-term supplier relationships. Language access isn't just customer-facing—it's operational power.10. Differentiation isn't just what you do, it's how guests connectGuests consistently cite the vastness of the landscape and local interactions (like lunch with Sylvia's 88-year-old farming grandmother) as their standout memories. Design for connection points your format uniquely enables.
We're back to Africa! Last month we kicked off a little Kenyan series on 3 Books and today I'm thrilled to share another chapter recorded in the heart of pulsing downtown Nairobi in the country's top bookstore. I landed after an overnight flight and immediately filled my belly with fresh samosas, pakoras, curried goat tripe, and fresh tamarind juice ... for breakfast! ... and then, after seeing the city I hopped into a car with Perlexy, who works with our guest in Chapter 104 and current Kenyan Presidential nominee Boniface Mwangi, and drove downtown... We parked the car and met up with Boniface and his son before walking up together to the second floor of a busy plaza. Tucked inside was a 1000-square-foot bookshop that happens to be one of the most influential literary hubs in the country: Nuria Bookstore. That's where I met Bulle (pronounced "Boo-lay") who is of Somalian descent and born 700km north of Nairobi where he was largely raised by his wise camel-herding grandmother (who is 101 today!). Bulle took a business path early in life but as we'll hear his plans changed and now he runs what many consider the most successful bookstore in Kenya and is a huge champion and evangelist for African authors and African literature. Let's hang out upstairs in the Nairobi bookshop and talk about amplifying African voices, growing up among camels, the winding path of purpose, Bulle's 3 most formative books, and so much more … Let's flip the page to Chapter 155 now …
A rare conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister about the Sudan War and the tensions with Ethiopia over the river Nile, and Focus on Africa moves its hub from London to Nairobi. Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty has denied that his country is supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces in the war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. He also spoke about tensions with Ethiopia after the collapse of talks over use of the waters of River Nile.And after more than six decades of broadcasting from London, Focus on Africa has just arrived in its new home, Nairobi.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Ly Truong Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla