by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Aug 26, 2009
TO MADAME SECRETARY OF STATE of USA, C / o U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, DR Congo. We, members of national parliament, elected representatives of the people of South Kivu, welcome your visit to our country and request that you convey our best wishes for success to the... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Aug 26, 2009
In the early 1990’s, six women began a process that transformed much of the Wajir district in northeast Kenya. Attempting to cope with what was described as a “disaster waiting to happen,” these women formed a community-based approach to halting the violence. Their... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Aug 25, 2009
AFJN recently facilitated Fr. Pius Rutechura’s visit to Washington, DC. He is the secretary general of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) which extends from Sudan to Zambia, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Fr. Rocco was able... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Aug 25, 2009
Voice of America: In Focus Voice of America features comments of Policy Analyst Bahati Jacques by Rev. Barthelemy Bazemo, MAfr | Aug 11, 2009
The proliferation of small arms remains a daunting challenge for the African continent; its persistence empowers rebel movements and national governments to foment conflict and commit mass human rights violations. Recognizing the supply and demand pressures for small... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Aug 9, 2009
Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to raise awareness on the sexual violence pandemic among other things during her 11 day trip to Africa. The solution to this problem which has been going on since... 