Madagascar: the Christian Churches Hope to Appease the Political Dialogue

maryam lahbal
maryam lahbal
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In Madagascar, the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches in the country, which brings together the four most important Churches of the Big Island, ended yesterday three days of conclave behind closed doors, in the presence of its representatives in the region.

The objective of the conclave of the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches was to set the framework for the two national consultations scheduled to be held at the end of May and the end of August between the various major political actors on the island, to defuse tensions at the approach of the presidential election supposed to take place in November 2023.

Yesterday, at the end of these three days of reflection, the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches published a press release. Faced with the “increase in provocations and animosity” felt within the political apparatus, explains the FFKM, the organization insists that “all forms of violence cease” and calls for more peace, serenity, justice, and fraternity in society.

The FFKM has also announced that it will set up a kind of observatory throughout the territory to ensure the smooth running of the election, before, during, and after the ballot. “The Church must be a witness to transparency and truth,” the statement said. It also claims a role to play in the fight against corruption and abuse of power. The FFKM also once again encouraged the population to register on the electoral lists and to keep themselves informed about the possible improvements made to the electoral laws.

Maryam Lahbal

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