In such cases, however, each wife has her own hut, and the husband spends a fixed period with each on a rotation basis. The mineral wealth of Guinea makes the economy of the country potentially one of the strongest in Africa. Sizable deposits of iron ore also exist. Other known mineral resources include diamonds, gold, cobalt, nickel, uranium, petroleum, and platinum. Unfortunately, this potential wealth has not yet been developed, and the quality of life in Guinea is still very poor.
Christians form only a very small portion of the total population.
The Boin are without any Christian resources in their own language, and there are no known Christians among them. Fervent prayer is the key to seeing them reached. Prayer Points Ask the Lord of the harvest to send missionaries to share the Good News with the Boin of Guinea. Pray that Christian radio broadcasts, evangelical literature, and the Jesus film will be made available to the Boin. Ask the Lord to raise up qualified linguists to translate the Bible into the Boin language.