Sénégal was France's earliest and most favoured colony in West Africa, remaining under French control for 300 years. Some of the Sénégalese were converted to Islam in the 11th century, and at least 90% of them are Muslims, but there is tolerance for other religions. About 45% of the people are members of the Wolof tribal group, and more than 80% of the people of Sénégal speak the Wolof language.

It was to reach the Wolof that International Christian Fellowship (ICF), which later merged with SIM, entered Sénégal in 1984. SIM missionaries are engaged in friendship evangelism, Bible studies, literature and tape distribution, literacy, computer training, and teaching English as a Second Language. Their goal is to plant churches, and they are praying for more missionaries (at least 20 families) to help these efforts. Ministries to the Wolof, thus far, have resulted in a small number of converts only among young people.

Please pray for:

1. More evangelistic workers.
   
2. The Sénégalese churches to be Christ-centred, growing and maturing spiritually and mission focused.
   
3. The completion of the Wolof Old Testament, and its distribution.
   
4. Religious tolerance to continue and for hearts to be open to the gospel.
   
5. The Christian radio broadcasts, "Way of Righteousness," that the Spirit of God will open listeners' hearts to the truth.