Bold steps can be taken by the EU to ease sanctions while not rewarding recalcitrant behaviour by Zanu-PF leadership

The pervasive fear of violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe’s 2013 elections contradicts political leaders’ rhetorical commitments to peace, and raises concerns that the country may not be ready to go to the polls.

A return to protracted political crisis, and possibly extensive violence, is likely as Zimbabwe holds elections on 31 July. conditions for a free and fair vote do not exist.

Madagascar, one of the world’s poorest countries, has been mired in political crisis, since 2009, when 34-year-old former radio disc jockey Andry Rajoelina toppled President Marc Ravalomanana in a military coup d’état.

Zimbabwe’s growing instability is exacerbated by dire economic decline, endemic governance failures, and tensions over ruling party succession; without major political and economic reforms, the country could slide into being a failed state.

A year after Zanu (PF)’s election victory and the formation of a new government, Zimbabwe’s politics and economy are increasingly precarious. Immediate prospects for a sustained recovery remain bleak, made worse by dire economic decline, endemic governance failures and tension over ruling-party succession.

Is Angola about to become a global player? Luanda’s recent diplomatic charm offensive means the country is running unopposed for one of three African nonpermanent seats on the United Nations Security Council for 2015 and 2016. Angola is no stranger to projecting power and influence. It has expanded its financial interests well beyond the African continent into Asia, Latin America and Europe. It is intent on developing regional and international influence and is poised to become a key interlocutor on a range of African issues. But this will bring with it potentially heavy responsibilities.

Zimbabwe has not escaped its chronic crisis. Infighting over who will succeed the ailing 92-year-old President Robert Mugabe is stifling efforts to tackle insolvency, low rule of law, rampant unemployment and food insecurity. Zimbabwe needs international help to recover, but what it needs most is a leadership willing to act on much-needed reforms.

There is no end in sight to the hardships faced by the majority of Zimbabweans. Political uncertainty and economic insecurity have worsened as the country struggles to develop the necessary foundation to underwrite a broad-based and sustainable recovery.

No matter people’s struggles, the counselling ministry focuses on a right relationship with God as the beginning of the healing process.

A friendship naturally leads to a Bible study.

One man's vision for spreading the gospel in Israel may seem unusual, but God works in ways we don’t always understand.

Hope of Israel winter team spreads good news in a variety of ways.

A group of people open to the Holy Spirit's leading find an open door for ministry in Nazareth.

Believers bring the Gospel to a public park in Israel.

In the everyday relationships of life, an OM worker finds God working to make His name known.

A Bible study led by OM team members prompts a special prayer...and God answers!

An OM worker in Israel has an opportunity to share the gospel with his neighbours.

A team of OM workers and local believers share New Testaments and relief packs of food in a Muslim village in Israel.

Worker Ronaldo visits with a rabbi in Israel and discusses prophecies about the Messiah.

An employee is surprised when two Christians come back to visit her a second time, over a year after their first conversation.

A Jewish woman asks a pastor why is there suffering, if they are God's chosen people.

OM Arts dancers come to Israel and share their art and testimony with locals.

In a largely unreached nation, where Christians often face persecution, OM comes alongside local churches to see more vibrant communities of Jesus followers established.

An unexpected connection on a prayer walk leads to multiple opportunities to share spiritual truth with one Muslim family.

A Jewish man is surprised to learn that hallelujah is a Hebrew word in the Scriptures.

OM Israel is asking for more workers to join a team reaching out to Arabs.

An incorrect GPS coordinate leads a worship team to the end of the road, yet God has another route planned.

Free flowers are an opportunity to share about God's power and love.

By utilising short-term teams and partnering with local churches, OM Israel realigns its field focus.

On 20 February, the OM Guatemala team offered a programme on life values and shared the Gospel with nearly 600 children attending a school in Quiché, an indigenous village that was heavily affected by the guerrilla.

OM Guatemala and volunteers visit Tiquisate to share about God's love in eight public schools.

A tribute to OM Guatemala leader Pilar Castro, who died this January 2013

In an annual OM Guatemala outreach, volunteers are challenged to leave their comfort zone and share God’s love in a different way.

After years of prayer and patience, God answers the missionaries of OM Guatemala and sends an English teacher to give free classes.

OM Guatemala teaches women participating in Project Rescue a new craft in order to give them more possibilities to provide for themselves.

Puerto Barrios, Guatemala :: Logos Hope is welcomed by the mayor, who believes the ship brings what the city needs.

The president’s failure to understand his limits is very costly.

We need a political system that mirrors the best in us.

Congress needs to invest with an eye on the nation’s future.

Are we really going to bet that we can go back to life as normal without proper coronavirus tracking in place?

These times are testing leaders from the schoolhouse to the White House, from city halls to corporate suites.

It will take more care than the president is currently demonstrating to loosen restrictions but still protect the vulnerable.

The Swedes aren’t battling the coronavirus with broad lockdowns.

OM Malawi endeavours to make its projects and workers self-sustainable, while transforming lives and communities at the same time.

OM Malawi opens a new school to help educate children in need.

After completing the teachers training course, a young Zambian goes to Malawi where he serves as a father figure for 15 children.

The Africa Trek ladies connect with local ladies in a village, who want to know more about Christ after watching the Jesus film.

The care the head teacher of Chiyembekezo School shows to her pupils even outside the classroom has a ripple effect on the larger community.

Over an eight-day period, 18 Ride2Transform cyclists travelled 690 kilometers, participating in a personal journey with the Lord and praying for the country of Malawi.