by Jacques Bahati | Apr 24, 2019
April 24, 2019Written by Adwoa Ohemeng, edited by Ntama Bahati Who is the first female President in Africa? How many female Presidents has Africa had so far? This is one of many unknown great stories of African women. In fact, the narrative we hear often is negative,... by Jacques Bahati | Apr 24, 2019
Ethiopia recently got its first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, on October 25, 2018, and she is now Africa’s only female head of state. This is a monumental change for the patriarchal country, and even though the position is mostly ceremonial, this symbolizes a... by Jacques Bahati | Apr 22, 2019
Since becoming Prime Minister of Ethiopia on April 2, 2018, Dr. Abiy Ahmed has made monumental reforms to the country in only his first year in office. Before he became Prime Minister, Ethiopia was on the brink of turmoil, as there had been a state of emergency... by Jacques Bahati | Apr 4, 2019
Press Release, Oakland, CA—The establishment and collapse of the Bukanga Lonzo agro-industrial park pilot in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in numerous land rights violations and human rights abuses, pollution and health hazards, misspent funds,... by Jacques Bahati | Mar 29, 2019
Yesterday March 28, President Trump extended for 12 months the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED ) status of our brother and sisters from Liberia who reside in the United States. This is a reversal of his earlier decision taken on March 27, 2018 to start deporting... by Jacques Bahati | Mar 29, 2019
The devastating aftermaths of Cyclone Idai which affected Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi caused many individuals, organizations and countries to extend humanitarian and financial support to the people. In the midst of many humanitarian acts of service, one elderly... by Jacques Bahati | Mar 28, 2019
On 26th March 2019, the Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) team (Pictured with Congresswoman Karen Bass, in blue) attended the congressional hearing titled “Looking Forward: US-Africa Relations” by the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human... by Jacques Bahati | Mar 20, 2019
This Saturday, 16 March 2019, military forces fired live bullets at villagers from Bolombo and Wamba in the municipality of Mwingi, and from Bokala-wamba, within the Lokutu oil palm plantation concession area of the Canadian company Feronia Inc, in Tshopo Province, in... by Jacques Bahati | Mar 12, 2019
Zimbabwe recently went through a change in government. In 2017, Robert Mugabe militarily removed via a coup that instated Emmerson Mnangagwa as the new president. The people of Zimbabwe were hopeful that Mnangagwa would restore democracy to the country, contrary to... by Jacques Bahati | Mar 8, 2019
On this International Women’s day, we join with the world to celebrate all women. We recognize and acknowledge the enormous and invaluable contributions they make and roles they play in the sustenance and advancement of life in every society. Today, we especially... 