December 2, 2020By Mariah Omer, AFJN Intern Both the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prohibit the overthrow of democratically elected governments by the process of a coup. Did their response to the recent military coup...
By Iman MekonenEdited by Ntama Bahati Out of the 193 total United Nations (UN) Member states, 54 represent African countries. Only four women representing their own countries have addressed its General Assembly. This is an important forum for a head of state to not...
This year’s prestigious Time 100 most influential people was released on Sept. 23. Among them is Julie Mehretu. She is an Ethiopian-born visual artist known for the exploration of multiple dimensions in her paintings and other forms of artistry. Her art explores the...
In Timileyin Omilana's October, 26, 2020, article "How proliferation of small arms is enhancing violence in Nigeria, says report" published in The Guardian Nigeria News, he notes the Africa Faith and Justice Network's (AFJN) position that "the persistence and the...
On October 23 2020, Patrick Egwu's article "Nigerian Catholics stand with anti-police brutality demonstrators" in The Catholic World Report quotes Rev. Aniedi Okure, AFJN Exe. Dir. Rev. Okure says "“Nigerian police officers have a history of human rights violations...
On October 23, 2020, Patrick Egwu's article "Nigeria’s Catholic leaders call for an end to crackdown on #EndSARS protestors" in America quotes Rev. Aniedi Okure, AFJN Executive Director. In the article Rev. Okure says "“This protest is long overdue because the people...
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 at...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network welcomes our fall interns: Yousra Hasona, Iman Mekonen, and Mariah Omer. They have been hard at work learning about and advocating for a more just Africa! Find out where they come from and their educational and career interests by...
Yousra Hasona is a lawyer and researcher from Palestine. She have a master degree in criminal law, and currently a master student at conflict management and humanitarian work program, she is working mainly on the issue of child soldiers and restorative justice...
Please join us as we welcome Rev. John Bosco Lugonja, our newest fellow, to the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN). His email address is lugonja@afjn.org. Rev. John Bosco Lugonja is a Catholic Priest incardinated in the Diocese of Kasana-Luweero, Uganda. He is a...