Algeria

Leader: President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Population: 34.9 million (99,000 Christians)
Main Religion: Islam
Government: Republic
World Watch Rank: 22

Freedom for the evangelical church in Algeria is very limited. A restrictive religion law introduced in 2006 prohibits efforts to convert Muslims and gives the government the right to regulate aspects of Christian practice. Active application of the law seemed to decrease in 2009, but last year the church faced several setbacks. In September four Christians were put on trial for 'creating an illegal place of worship'. In January a church in Tizi Ouzou was attacked by Islamists and church material was burned.

Please Pray:

• That the church will continue to grow, despite ongoing opposition
• Thank God for many new believers. Pray that they will become a firm foundation for the future
• That the restrictive law of 2006 will be abolished.