26th October 2026

Inflation in Sudanese consumer goods markets is being driven by the continued depreciation of the Sudanese pound and high inter-state freight costs caused by severe fuel shortages.  The price of a loaf of bread is expected to rise to 1,000 Sudanese pounds (equivalent to around 1.67USD in a country where the average monthly wages is around $50USD) after new increases in flour and bread-making inputs. prices of other manufacturing supplies, including yeast, cooking oil, diesel, and cooking gas, have also spiked. A joint statement published before hte weekend by the UK and 31 international partners, warns that Sudan's food security is deteriorating alarmingly and that the risk of famine in the coming months requires immediate action. There is particular concern for children as the number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition could exceed the projected 825,000 unless the current trajectory is reversed. The number of areas affected by food insecurity, initially assessed at 14, is also expected to double. The General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees has called for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan and a humanitarian truce lasting at least 90 days, as a step towards a permanent ceasefire and an end to civilian suffering. The body stressed the need to open all humanitarian routes without restrictions or obstacles and ensure food and medical aid reaches everyone affected, particularly displaced people, refugees, and communities at risk of famine.

Loving God, listen to our prayers as we cry out to you.  Look with mercy upon our neighbours in Sudan.  We pray for those who live with hunger and disease, for all live with food insecurity, for people who have have lost friends and family, and all who have been forced to flee their homes and search for safety. Help them to endure this time of crisis.  Move among the waring factions in Sudan that they will  agree to a humanitarian ceasefire. May the international community  continue to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict and a  beginning to healing and reconciliation.  We thank you, and ask your protection for all who  seek to bring humanitarian support to desperate people.  Loving God hear our cries for  our neighbours in Sudan.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

On Friday, the Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church’s Harmony Squad Youth Ministry in Savannah, Georgia  USA give mercy Ships a huge donation.  The youth group had raised a total of $400 and other church members also donated, bringing the total to $650. Mercy Ships operates hospital ships that provide free surgeries and medical care to people in desperate need in some of the poorest countries in the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, up to 69% of people live on less than £2 (2.67USD) a day. Healthcare in these countries either doesn't exist or is unaffordable to the vast majority of the population. In addition, Mercy Ships volunteers also work closely with host nations to improve the way healthcare is delivered across the country, by training and mentoring local medical staff, and renovating hospitals and clinics. 

You can find out more about the work of Mercy Ships here.

A prayer based on Psalms 69 & 71

Our God, you are the one

who rides on the clouds,

and we praise you.

Your name is the Lord,

and we celebrate as we worship you.

We praise you, Lord God!

You treat us with kindness

day after day,

and you rescue us.

You always protect us

and save us from death.

We praise you, God,

the Holy One of Israel.

You are faithful.

With harp and singing we praise your name.

We celebrate and shout,

singing praises to you with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.

You are the Lord our God,

and we worship and adore you.