First Presidency Announces Division of Africa South Area into Two Areas
Contributed By Spencer Williams, Church News staff writer
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the division of the Africa Southeast Area (shown above in dark orange) into two areas—the Africa Central Area and the Africa South Area—effective next summer.
Article Highlights
- The Africa Southeast Area will be divided into two areas: the Africa Central Area and the Africa South Area.
- The change will be effective next summer.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the division of the Africa Southeast Area into two areas—the Africa Central Area and the Africa South Area—effective next summer.
The announcement came in a letter to General Authorities, General Officers, Area Seventies, and stake presidents in Africa on June 28, 2019, as reported by Newsroom.
The following is an excerpt from the letter:
“We are pleased to announce that as a result of the growth of the Church in Africa, the Africa Southeast Area will be divided into two areas: the Africa Central Area and the Africa South Area. The newly defined areas will begin operating in August 2020.
“Additional information will be provided as the details of the area division are finalized.
“We express sincere gratitude for the continuing growth and development of the Church in Africa.”
