The Conseil Inter-Religieux du Sénégal Pour la Paix, CIRSP, is a coalition of all of Senegal’s major religious communities committed to deepening inter-religious dialogue and collaboration. The recent official launch of its activities cemented a loose forum that usually met when there was need or a crisis. “We have operated in an informal framework for one-off actions for some years. Now this Inter-Religious Council is a formal structure operating within an official framework, bringing together Muslims, Christian and leaders of Traditional Religions,” explains Denis Ndour, a Catholic and Co-ordinator of the newly founded Inter-Religious Council. He added, “The official inauguration of the CIRSP marks an important milestone in our collective efforts to promote peace, justice and harmonious societies in Senegal,” he declared.
An Interfaith Council for Peace has just been established in Senegal. Bringing together representatives of Islam, the Catholic Church, Protestant Churches, and Traditional Religions, the Council’s mission is to anticipate, defuse conflicts and promote peace, social cohesion, reconciliation, and development in Senegal and in West Africa, as a whole.
