Africa in Global Perspective then and Now
Stop for a minute and think of the saying attributed to the Greek Philosopher Heraclitus: “The only thing that is constant is change.” Then take a cursory look at the changes that have... READ MORE
AFJN’s Projects in Focus
AFJN has many projects going on at any given time and please click below to see some of the projects that we are focusing on at this time.
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African Bishops Urge the Church to Engage in the Transformation of Society
On February 16, 2013 the Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) issued a pastoral letter titled “Governance, Common Good, and Democratic Transitions in Africa” calling on the Church to be fully involved in an “in-depth transformation of our society.”
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Update on the Empower Africa Project
From the end of September to early October 2013, I was in Accra, Ghana for a series of meetings at the continental headquarters of the Catholic Bishops in Africa and with Archbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle of Accra. The meeting highlighted the importance of taking practical steps to empower African communities to harness their resources to build a bright future.
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Open Letter: Zambia Must Respect International Law
August 24, 2018 Dear Mr. President, Re: Zambia Must Respect International Law The Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) unequivocally and in the strongest words possible condemn Zambia’s asylum rejection of Mr.... READ MORE
Uganda’s Post-Colonial History of Dictators and a Warning for the Future
A brief account of the major Uganda’s regimes cannot possibly do justice to their impact to on the country today, but in order to understand, one must begin somewhere. However, this short piece... READ MORE
Uganda’s Social Media Tax Backlash- A Vision of Tyranny
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has recently imposed a new tax on his citizens requiring a 200 Ugandan Shilling payment per day of use of over 50 social media sites including Facebook,... READ MORE
A Look at Free Trade in Africa- The African Continental Free Trade Area
In March, 55 nations of the African Union joined in Kigali, Rwanda to discuss the possibility of an open trade agreement throughout the continent. Free trade and free movement across the continent... READ MORE
Global Push-Back Against South Sudan’s Corruption and Human Rights Violations
Currently South Sudan’s political crisis has no end in sight. However, there is certainly no shortage of empty statements of political good will from those responsible for the ongoing crisis, who from time... READ MORE
Ethiopia’s New Prime Minister Delivers Overdue Reforms
Since being appointed as Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister in April, Dr. Abiy Ahmed has expedited massive reform to enhance the economy which sparked a new hope for the future of Ethiopia. Before his... READ MORE
Report on a Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan
On July 11, 2018, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to host His Excellency, Macram Max Gassis, Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid and... READ MORE
Uganda Tightens Control Over Social Media and Internet
In May 2018, Uganda’s parliament passed a law which imposed a levy of 200 shillings ($0.05) per day on many online platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and several others. The Museveni administration enacted... READ MORE
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa hearing on the Crisis in Cameroon
The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held a hearing about the Crisis in the Republic of Cameroon on Wednesday, June 27. Chairman Christopher Smith... READ MORE