FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2026For media interviews contactLydia Andrews, Communications Manager AFJN Letter to Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Visit to Africa Highlighting Key Concerns Washington, DC – On Friday, ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s maiden visit to Africa, Africa...
On January 20, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), in partnership with DR CONGO FORWARD, submitted a formal Statement for the Record to the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, in advance of the January 22, 2026 hearing on US...
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 4, 2025Contact: Lydia Andrews, Communications Manager202-817-3670; lydia@afjn.org Africa Faith and Justice Network Welcomes the Democratic Republic of the Congo – the Republic of Rwanda Peace Agreement, Urges Caution and Vigilance...
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,...
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...
On October 2, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Unity through Diversity was featured in the “Là où les armes divisent, la musique unit : quand les artistes s’érigent en passeurs de paix (Where guns divide, music unites: when artists become...
