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Month: February 2011

UN Mapping report on Crimes in D.R.Congo; Capitol Hill Advocacy objectives

February 22, 2011

In an interview with Ann Garrison of KPFA radio on the upcoming congressional briefing on March 2, AFJN Policy Analyst, Bahati Jacques said: “Our goal is to rally U.S. support for…

Congressional Briefing to Address Justice and Stability in the Congo and Great Lakes Region of Africa

February 18, 2011

AFJN is co-hosting a Congressional Briefing to shed light on the UN Mapping Exercise Report which documents atrocities in Democratic Republic of Congo.  This event is free and open to…

A word from the Regional Peace Coordinator for Southern Africa on DRC

February 15, 2011

 The Africa Human Security Working Group of which AFJN is the convener had the pleasure of hearing Jimmy Juma speak about AFRICOM and its impact on life and security in…

AFJN Signs On to Food Security Letters to President Obama and Congress

February 9, 2011

Posted January 18th, 2011, Updated February 9th, 2011 UPDATE: AFJN has signed on to a letter to Congress urging them to boost funding to global food programs in the FY2011 budget. …

Africa advocates head to Congress re Congo atrocities

February 1, 2011

KPFA Radio Africa advocates head to Congress re Congo atrocities, Bahati Jacques explains the objectives of the coalition’s briefing on Capitol Hill on the UN mapping Report