by AFJN Intern | Dec 1, 2020
By Iman MekonenEdited by Ntama Bahati Out of the 193 total United Nations (UN) Member states, 54 represent African countries. Only four women representing their own countries have addressed its General Assembly. This is an important forum for a head of state to not... by Jacques Bahati | Nov 9, 2020
This year’s prestigious Time 100 most influential people was released on Sept. 23. Among them is Julie Mehretu. She is an Ethiopian-born visual artist known for the exploration of multiple dimensions in her paintings and other forms of artistry. Her art explores the... by Lydia Andrews | Oct 26, 2020
On October 26, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was featured in Timieyin Omilana’s article “How proliferation of small arms is enhancing violence in Nigeria – Report” featured in The Guardian, Nigeria. Read the full article here:... by Lydia Andrews | Oct 26, 2020
In Timileyin Omilana’s October, 26, 2020, article “How proliferation of small arms is enhancing violence in Nigeria, says report” published in The Guardian Nigeria News, he notes the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s (AFJN) position that... by Lydia Andrews | Oct 23, 2020
On October 23 2020, Patrick Egwu’s article “Nigerian Catholics stand with anti-police brutality demonstrators” in The Catholic World Report quotes Rev. Aniedi Okure, AFJN Exe. Dir. Rev. Okure says ““Nigerian police officers have a history of... by Lydia Andrews | Oct 23, 2020
On October 23, 2020, Patrick Egwu’s article “Nigeria’s Catholic leaders call for an end to crackdown on #EndSARS protestors” in America quotes Rev. Aniedi Okure, AFJN Executive Director. In the article Rev. Okure says ““This protest is long... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Oct 19, 2020
October 19, 2020By: Aniedi Okure Rev. Thomas P. Tunney, C.S.Sp. of Bethel Park, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and former member of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN)’s Board of Directors (2013-2017), died peacefully on October 14, 2020... by Jacques Bahati | Oct 16, 2020
On September 25, 2020, Kizito Mihigo was awarded the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize for Creative Dissent. He is the first posthumous recipient of this prize.. His the foundation promotes peace, reconciliation, and non-violence through music. Born in 1981, Mihigo... by Jacques Bahati | Oct 12, 2020
The Hon. Steven MnuchinSecretary, United States Department of Treasury1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DCSeptember 16, 2020 Dear Secretary Mnuchin, We, the undersigned organizations concerned about Africa in collaboration with the Advocacy Network for... by Jacques Bahati | Oct 9, 2020
The Advocacy Network for Africa welcomes provisions for emergency international resources, and debt relief, in the U.S. House of Representatives’ HEROES Act 2.0. The network applauds the leadership of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her colleagues for including authorization... 