Tanzania Bishop Calls for Truth and Forgiveness After Election Violence
Archbishop Wolfgang Pisa of Lindi urged Tanzanians to uphold truth and seek forgiveness following violent post-election unrest. Speaking at St. Andrew Kaggwa Cathedral on October 29, the head of the Episcopal Conference of Tanzania (TEC) highlighted the need to reform electoral frameworks to prevent future conflicts. He called for pardons for those detained or tortured in connection with the October 2025 elections, warning that executions would deepen division. Pisa emphasized personal responsibility and prayer, citing biblical figures to encourage citizens to act wisely and protect victims of the violence.