Pray for Congo - Kinshasa

About Congo - Kinshasa

The capital is Kinshasa. People speak French, Lingala, Swahili, Kikongo and Luba-Kasai, among more than 200 languages. The largest faith is Christianity.

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Prayer briefing for Congo - Kinshasa

Last updated November 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is still growing. By 29 October there were about 10,270 confirmed cases and about 4,990 deaths across eight provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo, up from about 8,730 confirmed cases in early October, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Community spread is ongoing, and cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in Kenya and Nigeria.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a republic led by a President and a Prime Minister. President Felix Tshisekedi was re-elected in December 2023, and Judith Suminwa, the first woman to hold the office, has been Prime Minister since 2024. In June 2026 the Senate adopted a bill to amend the constitution that could open the way to a referendum on a third term. Talks between the government and the AFC/M23 continue under the Doha framework, with a roadmap agreed in August.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

The IMF expects the economy to grow about 5.5% in 2026, helped by mining, construction and farming, and inflation has stayed low since late 2025. Yet about three in four Congolese live below the poverty line. About 26 million people face crisis levels of hunger or worse, and about 15 million need humanitarian aid in 2026, while aid appeals are badly underfunded.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

The Congo is home to hundreds of peoples and more than 200 languages, with French as the official language and Lingala, Swahili, Kikongo and Luba-Kasai widely spoken. In the east, millions have been uprooted by years of conflict, and many families live with loss, hunger and fear. Children are among the most vulnerable, with about four million under five at risk of acute malnutrition.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

About 95% of Congolese are Christian, according to a 2020 estimate, with Catholics and Protestants (including Kimbanguists and evangelicals) each about half of Christians. Muslims are about 1.5% by that estimate, though Muslim leaders say about 5%. Churches are found in every province and play a large part in schools, health care and public life.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

The constitution protects freedom of religion and worship, and religious groups must register with the state. In North Kivu and Ituri, the ADF, an armed group linked to the Islamic State, has attacked villages, churches and funerals, and most of its victims are Christians, according to the US State Department and Open Doors. Pastors and lay believers have been abducted or killed. Catholic, Protestant, Kimbanguist and Muslim leaders all take part in national life.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

From 1885 the Congo was the private property of King Leopold II of Belgium, and it is thought that about 10 million people died during his rule. After Belgian colonial rule the country became independent in 1960, and its first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, was killed within a year. Mobutu then ruled for 32 years. The wars from 1996 to 2003 are thought to have cost about four million lives, and the east has not known lasting peace since.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Stop the spread of Ebola, comfort every grieving family, and protect civilians in the east from violence. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to President Tshisekedi, Prime Minister Suminwa and all who lead, and bless every effort for peace. Provide food, work and fair use of the nation's great riches for every family. Shelter the displaced and the hungry children, and bring reconciliation between peoples. Let the hope of Jesus be made known in every church, village and city. Keep believers in North Kivu and Ituri safe and give them courage to worship. Heal the deep wounds of the past and break the old cycles of war. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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