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Obama Neglects U.S. Role in Africa

July 21, 2009

On Saturday, July 11th, President Obama made a major speech to the Ghanaian Parliament on U.S. engagement with the continent. His message was clear: good governance is a prerequisite to…

Post-Conflict Burundi and the Role of Ubushingantahe Council

July 17, 2009

Written by Barbara Vi Thien Ho. The legacy and the contribution of Ubushingantahe institution to justice and peace in Burundi is undeniable.  Through the turbulent times in Burundi, this institution…

BRIEFING BOOKLET On the Occasion of President Obama’s Trip to Ghana

July 9, 2009

In preparation for President Obama’s short visit to Ghana, Africa Faith and Justice Network joined with a coalition of Africa-advocates to produce a Media Briefing Booklet on key U.S.-Africa policy…

Africa Faith and Justice Network Sends Delegate to 62nd United Nations Conference In Mexico City

July 9, 2009

Posted on September9, 2009 Fr. Luigi Zanotto, MCCJ,  a board member of AFJN  and our UN contact will join over 2000 global civil society activists at the 62nd annual UN…

Obama Trip to Ghana, Rewriting U.S-Africa Policy: What are the Issues

July 6, 2009

The President of the United States, Barack Obama, will travel to Ghana July 10-11th, 2009. Although his trip will be brief, it is an excellent opportunity to raise the issues…