Friday, March 28, 2008

Zimbabwe Elections

I want to ask your prayers for the elections in Zimbabwe. They are Sat (3/29). Zimbabwe is 7 hours ahead of us, but even if you don’t get this email until Monday or Tuesday, still pray. The results can take a long time to get tabulated. You might know that the Zimbabwe economy has crashed over the last 5 or 6 years (“crashed” doesn’t even begin to explain the inflation and unemployment levels). This is largely due to the corruption of President Robert Mugabe and his party. Mugabe came to power after the white regime was thrown out in the 1980’s, but he has not proven to be the answer Zimbabwe was looking for.

Quick geography lesson. Zimbabwe borders the western part of Mozambique, and Mozambique has received many economic refugees. This is a reversal of the situation during Mozambique’s Civil War where many Mozambicans found refuge in a relatively stable Zimbabwe.
Thanks for your prayers.

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