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John Prendergast urges the U.S. to apply better sanctioning tools against authoritarian regimes

June 5, 2018

On May 15, 2018 John Prendergast, co-founder of The Sentry and founder of the Enough Project testified before the Home Subcommittee on Africa. He called the attention of the US…

AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati on RD Congo in Africa Revista

June 5, 2018

La crisi politica nella Repubblica democratica del Congo è davvero una bomba a orologeria. La diagnosi più credibile è che i molti mali che distruggono il Paese derivano da una cattiva governance.

Welcome to our 2018 Summer Intern, Patrick Garvey

June 4, 2018

Patrick Garvey is a graduate of SUNY Brockport Class of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.  A desire to help people on an individual level began with his…

AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati publishes analysis on DRC

June 4, 2018

On August 6th, 2021, Africavista published an article titled “Rd Congo, a time bomb” by AFJN’s policy Analyst Jacques Bahati.

The Nigerian Government Must End the Killings Without Delay!

May 23, 2018

On May 22, 2018, two priests and 17 parishioners who were gunned down on April 24th during morning Mass at Saint Ignatius Catholic Church in Mbalom were buried. The Catholic…

The Recent Mining Reform in D.R. Congo was Long Overdue

May 21, 2018

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has some of the world’s most plentiful natural resources. It holds the world’s second-largest river, has a benign climate and fertile land. Abundant deposits…

AFJN Board Members remembered, Fr. Jim Noonon

May 10, 2018

Fr. Jim Noonon, Maryknoll Missionary from Vermont, died yesterday, May 7th, at the age of 83, from cancer. He was an extraordinary character — decent, empathetic, funny, humble, intelligent and…

Can Rwanda win an economic war against the US?

May 7, 2018

President Paul Kagame believes that to grow the garment industry in his country, his compatriots should wear clothes made in Rwanda. However, this cannot happen without doing something about the…

In the News: AFJN Exe. Director Aniedi Okure was on Straight Talk Africa

May 2, 2018

AFJN Exe. Director Aniedi Okure was on Straight Talk Africa

Land and Human rights Activist, Pastor Omot Agwa Freed by Ethiopian Authorities

April 27, 2018

Pastor Omot Agwa Okwoy, the leader of Mekane Yesus Church, is a human rights defender of indigenous people living in the Gambella region of Ethiopia. He also advocates for the…

AFJN’s Jacquest Bahati’s article in Africa Revista on the Kivu Month of Blood

April 22, 2018

La crisi politica nella Repubblica democratica del Congo continua a peggiorare.

AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati writes article on violence in DRC

April 21, 2018

On April 21st, 2018, Africarivista published an article titled “Kivu (DR Congo), one more month of blood and terror” by AFJN’s policy analyst Jacques Bahati.

South African Oblate Priest Reflects on the Legacy of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

April 19, 2018

On April 2, 2018, Easter Monday, South Africa received the sad news that Ms. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela passed away.  A ten-day mourning period was declared by the government and her burial…

From Impatience to Anger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

April 18, 2018

The political crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to worsen.  The constant expansion of ungoverned space has resulted in widespread violence carried out with impunity, notably…

Welcome to our Fall 2018 Intern, Amie Culver

April 17, 2018

Amie graduated in December 2018, with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at Oral Roberts University.  Her interest in civic involvement has developed from a young age. For many years…

AFJN Board Member Fr. Luigi Zanotto 1940-2018

April 3, 2018

Fr Luigi Zanotto, a Comboni Missionary, died in late March.  Fr. Luigi was a zealous missionary who brought to his passion for justice and right relationships to both his pastoral…

Is President Magufuli of Tanzania becoming autocratic?

March 31, 2018

Dr. John Pombe Magufuli became president of the republic of Tanzania on November 5th, 2015 after securing 58 percent of votes. Since he took the office of the president, many…

Now is the time: The battle against land grabbing carried to the arena of Catholic Bishops Conference of the Republic of Central Africa

March 9, 2018

Sr Elianna Baldi is a Comboni Missionary and the Coordinator of the AEFJN antenna in the Republic of Central Africa. She participated in the land grabbing conference in Côte d’Ivoire…

Meet a Shining African woman entrepreneur

March 9, 2018

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu was born and raised in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. After graduating from college in 2005, Betelhem founded “SoleRebels”, a footwear Company. After five years of its establishment, the…

Annual Report: 2017 Activity Highlights & Updates

March 9, 2018

Dear Friends, Your outstanding support for the Africa Faith & Justice Network propelled us to new frontiers in Africa and in the United States. Our advocacy in Washington, education programs…