Africa is truly awakening and finding herself, and she
undoubtedly has a great message to give, and a great contribution to make to
the advancement of world civilization. To the degree to which her peoples
accept Bahá'u'lláh will they be blessed, strengthened and protected.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a
letter dated 4 June 1954 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi; ‘The Unfolding
Destiny of the British Baha’i Community; also quoted by the Universal House of
Justice in a letter dated 26 September 1976)
