Africa: Zambia General Election Tensions – Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa Calls for Prayer and Peace

Following tensions surrounding the recent General Elections in Zambia in August, the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) has issued a statement and a call for prayer and peace.

Signed by the Most Revd Thabo Makgoba (the Metropolitan Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa) on behalf of the African Primates, the statement (dated 2 September) expresses concern for the democratic process and the detention of political opponents during the elections

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