by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jun 23, 2017
Poor economic stability has been the ultimate factor driving Gambian emigration. Since gaining independence in 1965, Gambia has experienced high levels of unemployment, particularly among the younger generations. This problem has caused a mass emigration of skilled... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jun 9, 2017
The 1994 genocide in Rwanda left the country deeply divided and hopeless. In an effort to re-establish a sense of community and restore hope, Felicite Rwemarika formed a women’s soccer team. Megan Specia, a New York Times reporter, highlights these soccer teams in her... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Aug 28, 2015
Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) educates and advocates for a transformation of U.S. policies toward Africa. For over 32 years, we have successfully challenged U.S. military, agriculture, healthcare, and humanitarian policies. AFJN works extensively to... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Jun 29, 2015
After digging to a depth of 100 meters last year, Russian scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 1000 years, and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network one thousand years ago. Not to be outdone, in the weeks that... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | May 15, 2015
Fitness is big business, but in countries like Uganda in East Africa being a woman and going to the gym can be a bit daunting. Women have to battle for space, find “socially acceptable” sports outfits and are sometimes prohibited from doing challenging... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 29, 2015
Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. Today Tanzania is a country of 45 million people, a multi-party democracy, with a land area larger that Nigeria. Tourism is an... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 6, 2015
Powerful European countries competed for the trade of Senegal, until France finally gained control over it in 1677. Traders dealt in wax, amber, gold, ivory, and also participated in the slave trade. In the 1850s slavery was abolished. Senegal became independent from... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 25, 2015
The Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) strongly urges the Nigerian government to create an atmosphere free of fear, coercion and violence before, during, and after the upcoming presidential election on Saturday, March 28, 2015 and the subsequent state and local... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 17, 2015
Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, native of Uganda and Sacred Heart Sister, was conferred an honorary doctor of humane letters recently by Duquesne University as part of its 2015 Founders Week: Faces of Courage celebration. Sister Rosemary is the director of the St. Monica’s... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Mar 17, 2015
Published in the National Catholic Reporter about AFJN’s lecture with Catholic University’s Institute for Policy Research Thomas Reese | Mar. 13, 2015 Granted the Islamic State group and the multiple conflicts occurring in the Middle East,... 