The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has joined faith leaders, policymakers, civil society organisations and other stakeholders in calling for greater African unity and stronger action on the continent’s growing debt crisis.
The ZCC participated in the 6th African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD VI), held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 25 to 28 August 2026. The conference was convened under the theme, "From Fragmentation to Influence: Advancing the Common African Position on Debt."
A major highlight for the ZCC was a side session jointly hosted with the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), bringing together faith-based organisations and other stakeholders to examine Africa’s changing debt situation and discuss how churches can contribute to the campaign for debt justice.
Participants stressed that Africa’s debt crisis extends far beyond economic statistics, with debt-related pressures having direct consequences for access to healthcare, education, livelihoods and sustainable development.
The discussions also emphasised the responsibility of faith communities to speak out against unjust systems and advocate for vulnerable communities affected by economic policies and financial burdens.
For Zimbabwe, the deliberations come at a significant time as the country continues efforts to resolve its longstanding debt arrears and secure a sustainable path towards debt resolution.
The ZCC said the discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring that Zimbabwe’s debt resolution process is transparent, accountable and centred on the needs and welfare of ordinary citizens.
The church grounded its advocacy in the biblical call contained in Isaiah 1:17: "Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed."
The conference has therefore provided an opportunity for African churches and their partners to strengthen their collective voice in demanding fairer and more sustainable approaches to the continent’s debt challenges.
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