An HIV/Aids state of emergency should be declared in all African countries, the Archbishop of Cape Town, Njongonkulu Ndungane, said on Thursday. The recommendation formed part of a plan developed at the All Africa Anglican Conference in Boksburg. ”As in a state of war, all government agencies should be in a state of alert,” he said. ”The issue should not just be domesticated in the health department. It affects all of us across the board.” The delegates also touched on the issue of condoms – a preventative measure which was condemned by the Catholic Church. The Anglicans recognised that it was ”the greater good or lesser of two evils” for people who were unable to be faithful to one partner. ”This is not to encourage promiscuity, not in any way to advertise, use condoms.” – Sapa