by Jacques Bahati | Aug 11, 2017
On the Sudanese Women Parliamentarians’ National Day, the first President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Dr. Gertrude Mongella of Tanzania, commended the work female parliamentarians have accomplished in Sudan. She remarked, “I have become very happy to know... by AFJN Intern | Aug 11, 2017
On August 10, 2017, Sr. Eucharia Madueke wrote “Sisters confront Nigeria trafficking” for Global Sisters Report. In the article Sr. talks about how Nigerian sisters are combatting human trafficking. Read the full article here:... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Aug 4, 2017
In an effort to “restore hope to hopeless girls,” five girls from Kenya created an app to combat female genital mutilation or FGM in Kenya. Although FGM is illegal in Kenya, it still affects one if four women and girls. The app, I-cut has the ability to... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 30, 2017
Télécharger la version Française in PDF, Download English PDF File The Republic of Tanzania held presidential elections in October 2015. Dr. John Pombe Magufuli carried 58% of the votes and thus was sworn in as president on November 5th 2015. President John Pombe... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 28, 2017
Written By Jamie Vieson One of the major problems in Nigeria is transnational human trafficking. Women, primarily from Benin City in Edo State are trafficked to Italy and other European countries for exploitation purposes. It is estimated that 60-80% of the sex... by Jacques Bahati | Jul 28, 2017
The African Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) secured financial support from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to mobilize sisters in three African countries (Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya) to engage issues of justice in their communities. From May 13-16; we held a workshop with... by Jacques Bahati | Jul 27, 2017
The political and humanitarian crisis in the East African country of Burundi has evolved along a dangerous and all too familiar pattern since President Nkurunziza won what is believed by some Burundians and the international community as an unconstitutional third term... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 21, 2017
Did you know that every sixty seconds one child dies of a water related disease? Access to clean water is a serious problem affecting millions of people around the world. Therefore, using sustainable innovative technology to improve water security was the theme of... by Jacques Bahati | Jul 20, 2017
On July 13, 2017, the Center for American Progress (CAP) held an event titled “America’s Relationship with Africa in a New Era.” The panel’s discussion was largely centered around their reactions to the New York Times article about the Trump administration’s... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 14, 2017
In an effort to make South Sudan a suitable place to raise children, more women and mothers are working to clean up bombs, landmines, and other unexploded ordinances. By putting the values of family and safety first, these women deminers are clearing the way for a... 