8 August 2011
The rebel group al-Shabab has withdrawn from the Somalia capital of Mogadishu.
The group, whose militia has been responsible for preventing some aid from entering the county, remains in control of many central and southern parts of the country, badly hit by famine.
Mogadishu, home to many displaced people, has itself been declared a famine zone by the United Nations.
The UN reports that 3.2 million Somalians need urgent life-saving assistance.
Read more from the BBC
Pray…
Pray that a stronger current of much-needed aid can now be safely transported into Mogadishu, and reach those that most need it.
With rebels in control of many parts of Somalia, pray for wisdom for the official government dealing with humanly insurmountable challenges. Pray to the Prince of Peace that peace and order can be achieved from the current anarchy.