Religious Leaders Meet in Libya
Religious leaders from all around Africa began a 4-day conference in Libya’s capital, Tripoli. The conference is being held in order to discuss the role of religion in creating a more peaceful Africa. Simultaneously, the African Council of Religious Leaders is holding its second general assembly.
Expected to open the event were past African state leaders. These included Olusegun Obasanjo from Nigeria and Ahmad Teejan from Sierra Leone.
This conference is “an opportunity for religious leaders representing all historic faith traditions to share the experiences of their religious communities transforming conflict, building peace and advancing sustainable development.”
The African Council of Religious Leaders has been watching over and has become increasingly concerned with the many conflicts taking place in African countries today. They are hoping this conference will help bring about dialogue on how to peacefully resolve conflicts.
Sarah Dada
