Africa: AU Lauds Church's Role in Africa's Development

Nairobi — The Church role in Africa's social, economic and political development is crucial, says the African Union (AU) deputy Chairperson, Mr Erastus Mwencha.

Addressing a three-day international symposium on: The Church in Africa, Opportunities, Challenges and Responsibilities in Nairobi (December 3-6) and organized by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), Mr Mwencha said during the early days of the Africa's liberation struggle, the Church played its crucial role and more so on the moral aspect.

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