"Scoping Africa"
The world around us continues to be turbulent. In Kenya, a 9-11 type terrorist attack at the Westgate mall sent the country into hibernation mood. The reverberations reached the rest of the world as the events were CNN-ized and BBC-ed. The Lampedusa drowning and European waters turning into a cemetery for African fugitives, the ICC indictment of Kenya’s leaders and AU resolutions all kept Africa very much in the news. A real field day for traditional stereo-types of news on Africa- all making grim readings! The world of social and electronic media portends unimaginable intensity of the debate and discussions.

Ultimately, it rattles and leaves many with more questions and unsure of whether the ground is still hard enough to put their feet on. But of particular interest is the question: “What do organizations like AEA say?” The non-public statements could well be days of ‘wilderness experience’ for AEA. However, the Lord always comes through for us. He is God, who was, who is and who is to come; God of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The prophetic formula is preceded by “thus saith the Lord…” and an authentic liturgy is delivered. A voice from the ‘wilderness’ would break forth in a manner and timing of our God. In the meantime, keep occupied in the execution of the creation mandate and great commission, the be all and end all of our existence and in the assurance that God is with us. We invite you to have a peep into our world and welcome your participation, if the Lord calls you to volunteer with AEA or support it financially, for God’s glory:

By  AEA General Secretary, Rev. Aiah Foday-Khabenje