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Happy Thanksgiving from AFJN

Happy Thanksgiving from AFJN

Happy Thanksgiving from the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) family! We are thankful for our friends and partners who stand with us in the pursuit of justice and human dignity in Africa.

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+ In Memoriam: Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru MSMMC – “Christ must reign”

+ In Memoriam: Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru MSMMC – “Christ must reign”

The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) mourns the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru, MSMMC (Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church) who tragically lost her life on November 8, 2025. Sr. Lilly was the AFJN Coordinator for the Women Empowerment Project (WEP) in Uganda and a dedicated advocate for justice, peace, and human rights.

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Press Statement: AFJN Urges the Trump Administration Not to Use US Military Intervention in Nigeria

Press Statement: AFJN Urges the Trump Administration Not to Use US Military Intervention in Nigeria

There is growing concern of United States (US) military intervention in Nigeria, after President Donald Trump’s weekend Truth Social posts calling for the redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). Given the complexity of Nigeria’s insecurity over the last fifteen years, and the US public’s apprehension for foreign military engagements, AFJN strongly advises against US intervention (especially military intervention) as these actions have the potential to destabilize the country and region.

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“TUISHI PAMOJA Remix” — A Hymn for Restorative Peace and Unity

“TUISHI PAMOJA Remix” — A Hymn for Restorative Peace and Unity

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, reconciliation, and justice of the Congolese people—especially the community to which these musicians belong.

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AFJN Endorses the Joint Letter Ahead of the UN Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

AFJN Endorses the Joint Letter Ahead of the UN Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

The Africa Faith and Justice Network was one of hundreds of Civil Society Organizations that signed the join statement “Ensuring the Primacy of the Right to Health, Prevention, and Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards at the 4th United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases” sent to the United Nations ahead of their High Level Meetings.

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