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... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 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 effective development and “Africa’s future is up to Africans.” AFJN applauds... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 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 was politicized and lost its credibility, but now Burundians... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 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 issues. Click here to view the booklet, produced by AFJN, the... by Rev. Barthelemy Bazemo, MAfr | Jul 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 Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organizations Conference titled, “For Peace and... 