by Jacques Bahati | Jan 18, 2018
The recent comments of January 11, 2018 about Haiti and African nations, attributed to President Trump during a White House official bi-partisan immigration negotiation with select members of Congress on legislation to protect immigrants, is deeply troubling. While... by Jacques Bahati | Jan 17, 2018
On January 3, the Ethiopian Prime Minster announced the release of political prisoners from the notorious detention center called Maeklawi. In his press release, the Prime Minster stated that the government is planning to release more than 500 political prisoners and... by Jacques Bahati | Jan 12, 2018
A question many people worldwide have been asking as of late has been, “Is masculinity in crisis?” Australian archeologist Peter McAllister believes so, saying, “Men are really searching for a role in modern society; the things we used to do aren’t in much... by Jacques Bahati | Jan 5, 2018
Every year the BBC compiles the best photos of the year featuring the African continent and her peoples. These beautiful pictures showcase the reality of Africa in 2017. View the year in photographs here. by Jacques Bahati | Dec 29, 2017
In his message on the occasion of the state of the Nation address on February 21st, the president of the Republic of Ghana articulated his agriculture policy. He addressed the issue related to food security, skills and technology need to improve Ghana’s agriculture... by Jacques Bahati | Dec 22, 2017
In a world where migrants are becoming increasingly unwelcome almost everywhere and with the number of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda now over 1 million, Uganda shines out as a beacon of hope and of gospel values: I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:... by Jacques Bahati | Dec 19, 2017
Anywaa Survival Organisation, Ethiopian Anuak Development Foundation, and Anuak Community Association in North America, with the strong support of international civil society and Anuak community leaders worldwide, call on the governments of Ethiopia and India to... by Jacques Bahati | Dec 15, 2017
Dear Chair of Board of Trustees This is an appeal regarding responsible investment and an opportunity for your institution to make a difference. We bring to your attention the fact that some university investments are contributing to land grabbing in Africa, thus... by Jacques Bahati | Dec 15, 2017
More than 80 percent of Ethiopians live in the rural areas of the country and depend on climate sensitive sectors including pastoralist and semi-pastoralist people. Climate change has devastation effects on these populations include worsening poverty, water shortages,... by Jacques Bahati | Dec 12, 2017
Dear Honorable House Financial Services Committee Members, We are writing to urge you to vote NO on H. R. 4519, a bill to repeal the legal requirements of the Cardin-Lugar Anticorruption Provision (section 1504) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer... 