MONROVIA – The Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA) has added its voice to a rising chorus of continental outrage over the wave of xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks sweeping South Africa, expressing what it called deep sorrow and grave concern over the horrific and senseless killings of fellow Africans in recent days and weeks. In a statement issued at Lomé, Togo, on July 15, 2026, the regional ecumenical body declared solidarity with the Africa Methodist Council (AMC) and the South African Council of Churches (SACC) in unequivocally condemning atrocities against both legal and undocumented African migrants, some of whom have lawfully lived in that country for many years, as THE ANALYST reports.
‘Move Beyond Condemnation’
MONROVIA – According to the statement, the repeated attacks – which have affected Nigerians, Ghanaians, and citizens of other African states – have caused unimaginable pain, trauma, and suffering, especially for the families, friends, and communities of the victims. The growing frequency and brutality of the violence, FECCIWA warned, must no longer be tolerated.
The Fellowship echoed the urgent call by the AMC, the SACC, and well-meaning civil society and faith-based organizations for the South African authorities and security agencies to take immediate and decisive action to protect lives and guarantee the safety of all persons affected by the attacks.
It urged the South African Government, the security forces, and political leaders at the local, state, and national levels to move beyond condemnation and work collaboratively to end the cycle of violence, stressing that concrete, coordinated, and sustained efforts are needed to restore trust, uphold the rule of law, and secure justice and peace for all.
Justice Must Prevail
FECCIWA prayed that the South African government and its agencies would demonstrate the political will and moral responsibility required to bring lasting peace, insisting that the perpetrators of the crimes must be apprehended and held accountable in order to preserve the sanctity of life and deter future acts of violence. “Stop the violence.
Stop the harassment, stop the killings. Let peace prevail,” the statement declared.
The body extended heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and communities, praying that those displaced by the attacks would find safety and solace that the souls of the departed would rest in perfect peace and that healing and hope would find their way into the hearts of those affected.
As a regional ecumenical organization committed to peace and justice, FECCIWA pledged to continue upholding South Africa in prayer and solidarity.
Statement Circulated to Liberian Churches
The statement was signed by the Rt. Rev. Godson Lawson-Kpavuvu, President of the Methodist Church of Togo, Chairman of the FECCIWA Advisory Committee, and a Vice President of the All Africa Conference of Churches for West Africa. It has since been forwarded to church leaders across the sub-region – including Liberia’s Bishop Kortu K. Brown – with an appeal that it be publicized through national church networks and disseminated on behalf of FECCIWA and its member councils.