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 Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jun 19, 2020
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 has infested the fabric of our society, namely, the calculated and sustained systemic and structural... 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 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 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... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jul 11, 2017
The implementation of the Arusha agreement in August2000 and the five-year development of a transitional government hinging on power sharing institutions, marked what many assumed to be the end of long standing ethnic violence in Burundi between the Hutu and Tutsi... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jun 30, 2017
UbuntuFM is an on-line community, with several outlets on the web, aiming to spread the Ubuntu message of ‘humanity towards others’ across the globe out of the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. Therefore, the term “UbuntuFM” simply... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jun 26, 2017
On June 15, 2017, the Wilson Center’s Africa Program in Washington DC held an an event titled “Transforming the Education Sector to Meet Africa’s 21st Century Needs.” The event provided unique perspectives on the issue of education in Africa today. The speakers... 