Year: 2020
Washington, DC – (En Francais) A judiciary reform bill being considered in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Parliament is attempting to undermine the Judiciary’s autonomy. If passed, the Judiciary will be answerable to the Minister of Justice, a politically appointed position of the Executive Branch. The DRC’s Constitution states that each branch of the government is autonomous, so if passed the bill would be changing the essential structure of the Republic. Also constitutional revisions are illegal during a state of urgency, like the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many Congolese assert that if this bill passes, it would halt the progress made by the Judiciary and supported by DRC President Felix Tshisekedi with tackling corruption.
Washington, DC – (English Version) Un projet de loi sur la réforme judiciaire en cours d’examen au Parlement de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) tente de saper l’autonomie du pouvoir judiciaire. S’il est adopté, le pouvoir judiciaire devra répondre au le ministre de la Justice, un poste politique du pouvoir exécutif. La Constitution de la RDC stipule que chaque branche du gouvernement est autonome. Par conséquent, s’il était adopté, le projet de loi modifierait la structure essentielle de la République. Les révisions constitutionnelles sont également illégales pendant un état d’urgence, comme la pandémie actuelle de COVID-19. De nombreux Congolais affirment que si ce projet de loi est adopté, il mettrait un terme aux progrès réalisés par le pouvoir judiciaire et soutenu par le président de la RDC, Felix Tshisekedi, pour lutter contre la corruption.
On June 25, 2020, Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP and Sr. Eucharia Madueke were quoted in Patrick Egwu’s article “Nigerian priests condemn police brutality during lockdown, offer solutions” in The Catholic…
The Africa Faith and Justice Network Uganda Chapter of women religious have been talking about the domestic violence crisis in Uganda due to COVID-19 on Jubilee Radio. For one hour…
Washington DC – Today’s holiday, Juneteenth, which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States has garnered much attention and support given the nationwide protests that were sparked by the murder of George Floyd. These last few weeks have brought to the surface a long standing hurt felt by many Africans and in particular descendents of enslaved Africans. It has us questioning whether slavery ever really ended on June 19, 1865.
By: Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP, PhD In 2020, we mark Juneteenth in the shadow of the callous chocking to death of George Floyd which is emblematic of a virus that…
Sisters in Uganda are using the radio to spread the message to end domestic violence. It has been reported that domestic violence has increased throughout the world following the lockdown…
On June 12, 2020 Rev. Aniedi Okure, AFJN Executive Director, was featured in Voice of America’s Our Voices 229: COVID-19 A Test of Faith* and talks on faith in the…
Washington DC – Wednesday during his General Audience, Pope Francis spoke on the sacredness of every human life in response to protests, rioting, and global unrest following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Floyd is only the most recent victim of years of institutionalized violence against black men and women. This tragedy has opened up wounds for many people of African descent and others who have experienced racism first-hand.
The CALAR A Declaration: Africa Remember Who You Are has obtained media coverage around the globe. Read some of the highlights below. On May 29, 2020 the declaration was featured…
“Oggi il piazzale di fronte alla Casa Bianca e’ tornato a riempirsi; e neri e bianchi protestano insieme, perche’ ormai e’ chiaro che la retorica divisiva di Donald Trump sta contribuendo a un aumento degli incidenti razziali“.
AFJN’s Executive Director Aniedi Okure was quoted in Vincenzo Giardina article Proteste Usa, padre Okure (Justice Network): “Basta razzismo, basta tacere” published on June 1, 2020 in Rome, Italy. To read the full article in Italian click here.
Acção de Graças Agradecemos a Deus nosso Criador pelas abundantes graças derramadas sobre a Mãe África e todos os seus filhos: pelas terras férteis e ricas, pelos recursos minerais, pela…
25 de Maio de 2020 Saudações e paz para si! Encontra abaixo uma Declaração da Coligação para a Libertação e Restauração de África (CALAR), exortando os africanos no continente e…
On August 28, 2020, CALAR was featured in the AMECEA NEWS BLOG’s article “KENYA: Free Your Minds, Put an End to Practices That Make Africa Bleed, Be Innovative, CALAR Challenges Africans” by Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA.
Sign the Declaration! On May 25, 2020, Africa’s Liberation Day, the Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR), urged Africans on the continent and in the diasporas to wake up and claim…
Budowanie pokoju, rozwój, poszanowanie godności ludzkiej i wspólna walka z koronawirusem były tematami tegorocznego „Dnia Afryki”, podczas którego przedstawiciele polityki, biznesu, społeczeństwa obywatelskiego i Kościołów na kontynencie afrykańskim upamiętnili 25 maja założenie obecnej Unii Afrykańskiej, która powstała tego dnia w 1963 r.
On May 26th, 2020, ACI Afrique published an article titled “A l’occasion de la Journée de l’Afrique, les Africains ont été invités à “protéger leur patrimoine contre les agents du crime organis锑.
The Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR) is a collaborative initiative of numerous groups on the continent and in the diasporas. We invite faith-based groups, civil society organizations, individuals…
