by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 8, 2008
Zimbabweans once again tried to change their leadership by demanding the departure of President Robert Mugabe who has ruled Zimbabwe for 21 years. His dictatorship delays progress and prosperity for all Zimbabweans as they suffer from high inflation, unemployment, and... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 5, 2008
What does the War on Terror have to do with Rwanda? Certainly very little, but this is one of the pretexts that President Bush is using in Rwanda as he has elsewhere to strengthen US corporations access to the diverse natural resources from the other side of the... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 15, 2008
When it comes to Africa, most American Presidents have had little interest in the continent and its people. However, over the past several administrations, the Executive Branch has sought increased involvement in African affairs, ranging from humanitarian aid to... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 15, 2008
President Pierre Nkurunziza was recently in Washington and in his remarks at the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars on February 6, 2008, he offered Burundi as an example of hope in a troubled Africa. Nkurunziza took office on August 26, 2005 as the second... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 15, 2008
After the violence, death, and displacement in Kenya, it seems the leaders have finally agreed upon a power-sharing deal that placates both sides. Kenya’s conflict has now subsided from the news headlines and it is hoped that the country will begin to... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 15, 2008
By Bahati Ntama Jacques After the violence, death, and displacement in Kenya, it seems the leaders have finally agreed upon a power-sharing deal that placates both sides. Kenya’s conflict has now subsided from the news headlines and it is hoped that the country... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 13, 2008
Since the invasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Rwanda in 1996, the Congolese people have not experienced peace. Click here for a brief backgroundon the Congo-Rwanda conflict and how the Rwandan government is contributing to instability in eastern Congo.... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 1, 2008
Today, all churches are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. As God’s grace holds inclusive love for all humanity, we are compelled to work together to stop the spread of the deadly virus. Today, all churches are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. As... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 1, 2008
Friday, April 18 3pm Registration/Check in 7pm Opening Session – Keynote Speaker: Ishmael Beah “Deadly Play: Children and War” Saturday, April 19 8am Breakfast, Displays open 9am Morning Prayer 9:15am Keynote Speaker: Dr.... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Feb 25, 2008
We’ve been told over and over again: the train has left the station. The new U.S. military command for Africa (AFRICOM) is already operational in Stuttgart, Germany. It has temporary funding, much of which has been transferred from other branches of the Department of... 