Family ties are often deep-rooted and control the individual's material means as well as his family life. An individual will rarely expose the wrong of a close tribal member. Evenings are spent around the fire in front of the home exchanging stories and ideas. Where the gospel has gained hold, the people focus much of their social life around the church and its activities. With these and other changes, it is not surprising that a certain amount of cultural chaos exists today.
People reflect all stages of the above changes, both in the church and in society at large.
Although phone, fax, and e-mail services are becoming available in every major city in the country, the principal communication link is still the national radio network. Announcements concerning births, deaths, school placements, etc., are a regular fare, but so is international news and information the government wants to pass on to the people. The government strives to promote a strong sense of national identity, but tribalism runs deep. There are more demands for jobs than the society can provide. Educated people are tempted to find their future abroad rather than in-country.