Africa cannot achieve its full development potential while its digital backbone is externally controlled. Africa is rapidly adopting digital systems across public administration, finance, health, land management, taxation, and procurement. These systems promise...
Today, December 4, 2025, Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda authenticated a long-awaited peace agreement—which many hope will usher in a new era of stability in a region marked by decades of conflict, displacement, and...
Image taken by Mr. Bahati in 2010 Goma, DRC. The recent Washington Peace Agreement signed on June 27, 2025 signed between Rwanda and the DRC, with the United States as a witness, provides a rare opportunity to confront the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of...
The song “TUISHI PAMOJA Remix” by the Chorale St. Michel of Rubare–Rutshuru was released on October 15, 2025, to promote peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the eastern region. This artistic expression embodies the collective longing for peace,...
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Continental Land Grabbing Conference—an initiative launched by AFJN in partnership with African and European allies—we have commissioned a documentary showcasing our work in Ghana, where AFJN actively implemented the...
Music has long served as one of society’s most powerful tools—used to inspire, persuade, unify, and mobilize. From national anthems and advertising jingles to spiritual hymns and cultural identity markers, its influence is both emotional and strategic. Recognizing...
As a member of the Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA), AFJN joined other coalition members in urging the US Congress to reject bills HR 4051 “Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the Republic of South Africa Act of 2025” and HR 2633...
No United States (US) president has publicly acknowledged the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) -which has claimed an estimated 10 million lives, roughly equivalent to the entire population of countries like Sweden, Hungary, or Honduras –...
Believing that the Congolese people hold the key to resolving the ongoing conflict, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) continues to serve as a neutral voice – empowering communities in eastern Congo to choose peace by embracing the country’s rich ethnic...
On August 5, AFJN welcomed Ambassador Jean Bosco Barege of the Republic of Burundi and his team to our office for a rich exchange on humanitarian diplomacy, cultural engagement, and renewed collaboration to promote peace and deeper US-Burundi understanding....
