Lonely Planet

Useful for maps and the "religions" info. The site appears to be kept very up-to-date and has just recently been revamped into an even easier site to
navigate.
Link: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/

World Council of Churches

Click on News and Resources and you'll find Ecumenical  Prayer Cycle and WCC Press Releases, which may relate to your countries in the
ecumenical prayer cycle.
Link: http://www.oikoumene.org/en 

Amnesty International

Has news bulletins which may relate to your countries in the ecumenical prayer cycle.
Link: http://www.amnesty.org/