When analyzing conflict in African, many experts consider ethnicity as a major cause of conflict, but few consider it as a potential tool for lasting peace. Past and ongoing crises in Africa like the Rwandan genocide, the crisis in Darfur, the civil wars in Nigeria,...
By Alyse Martin Arms’ trafficking in Africa is an issue that should be monitored. Wars in African countries are fought with the illicit small arms that are smuggled in from across the globe. According to the UN, access to illegal arms in African nations, “fuels...
From June 20-21st, the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) organized a conference on extractive supply chain which focused mostly on tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold originating from the Democratic Republic...
One of the strengths of having the headquarters of the Africa Faith and Justice Network in Washington, DC is the opportunity to collaborate with other progressive Africa groups that follow the many issues that call for education and advocacy. One such gathering is the...
On Thursday, June 30, Africa Faith and Justice Network staff and interns attended a panel discussion at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars entitled “Sexual Violence and the Political and Security Implications in the Congo.” Panelists included Maria...
On June 15th AFJN had the pleasure of attending an event featuring Delphine Djiraibe, a prominent human rights activist in Chad. Her talk, along with input from other organizations, shed light on current conditions in Chad as a result of predatory extractive...
by Bahati Jacques On several occasions US Senator Inhofe has called for the release of former President of Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo and that he be allowed an honorable exit into exile. In his opening remarks during a Senate Foreign Relations hearing on May 19th...
Posted May 23rd, this article is cross-posted from the Africa Human Security Working Group site While US Senators from Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina vie to host AFRICOM’s new headquarters, the location is still very much up in the air, even regarding...
On May 9th, 19 members of the US Senate sent a letter to President Obama encouraging him to swiftly appoint a Special Representative to Africa’s Great lakes region. Given the multiple challenges in the region, the Senators stated that the appointment of a high level...
The Obama administration continues to give excuses regarding the overdue appointment of a special envoy to Africa’s Great Lakes region. Following a strong call for the appointment of a special envoy during a hearing on March 8th and a online petition by Africa Faith...
