Continental Issues
Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis of Liberia
One of Africa’s outstanding advocates for justice, human rights and good governance, Emeritus Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis…
Capitol Hill: the National Bar Association brainstorming on how to help Africa
On March 17, the National Bar Association (NBA), the oldest and largest association of African-American attorneys, judges…
President Thomas Sankara’s Leadership on Arms trade to Africa
Updated on April 9, 2013 This article was first published in AFJN’s January-March 2013 Newsletter On March…
President Obama’s Second Term: looking ahead and looking back on his Africa policies
By Bahati Jacques, Policy Analyst. This article was first published in our Oct-Dec 2012 “Around Africa” newsletter…
Support for African Women Researchers
This article was first published in our Oct-Dec 2012 “Around Africa” newsletter Funders have renewed support for…
South SUDAN: Cardinal Warns Against Oil Exploiters
Source: Christian Telegraph here http://www.christiantelegraph.com/issue18327.html Cardinal John Onaiyekan from Nigeria has warned South Sudan against foreign oil…
Congress Hearing on Rwanda’s devastating destabilization of the D.R.Congo
In his testimony, Mr. Steve Hege, Former Coordinator of the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) told Congress that: “We found that since the very outset of the M23 rebellion, the Government of Rwanda has provided direct military support to M23, facilitated recruitment, encouraged desertions from the Congolese army, and delivered arms, ammunition, intelligence and political advice to the rebels.”
SECAM to set up Faith, Culture and Development Agenda
AFJN’s Executive Director, Aniedi Okure, OP was one of the presenters at this conference of the Symposium…
Help Prevent the US from Being a Safe Haven for War Criminals
The United States government is seeking help from the general public and specifically from the African diaspora…
Massive, irresponsible lease of African farm land threatens Africa
Since 2008, foreign investors, some of whom are private banks and pension funds, have acquired farm land in Africa resulting in the displacement and loss of livelihood of many families. Africans cannot financially afford to entrust their food security to foreign large-scale commercial agriculture multinationals.
Religious Freedom: Reflections on Nigeria
By Aniedi Okure, Executive Director This article was first published in our July-September Newsletter. On September 12,…
The Activities of International Criminal Tribunals in Africa: Lessons Learned
Some people argue that the importance of the ICC is to build lasting peace and democracy through…
One Man’s Pirate is Another Man’s Coastguard: Piracy and Toxic Dumping
by Bahati Jacques While there has been an international coalition against Somali pirates, nothing has been done…
US deploys forces to Libya after the killing of Ambassador John Christopher Stevens
On September 12, 2012, in response to an attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, that…
The Relationship Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation
During the tenth Anniversary Celebration of Global Peace Imitative for women (GPIW) in Kenya in March 2012,…
The First Ever US Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally
On August 10, AFJN Executive Director, Rev. Aniedi Okure, was invited to the White House for the…
Questions about the Obama Administration’s Sub-Saharan Africa Policy
On July 30, 2012, a team of AFJN staff; Executive Director, Fr. Aniedi Okure, Policy Analyst Jacques…
Militarization without Boots—or Conscience: US Drones across Africa
Whereas formerly the continent of Africa was merely a tactical jumping-off point for access to the Middle East, now…
African Woman Leaders
Liberian President — Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf — The first female president of Liberia and Africa’s first female head of state, she was elected in…
AFJN Featured in San Francisco Bay View: National Black Newspaper
On July 7, 2012, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in Mary Ratcliff’s article “U.S….
