Continental Issues
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….
Hazardous Waste Dumping in Africa
As concerns over environmental issues on the African continent gain attention around the world, the problem of…
“A little office that reaches a continent”
AFJN in the National Catholic Reporter under the headline “A little office that reaches a continent” (July 20,…
Africa does not need foreign aid, but reforms
In his articles The Smart Way to Fight Corruption, George B.N. Ayittey, Ph.D. shines light on the enormous…
U.S Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2011
Author: U.S. Department of StateCategory: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and LaborDate Written: 2011 Summary & Comment:…
U.S Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2011
Author: U.S. Department of State Category: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Date Written: 2011 Summary…
U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa June 2012
Author: President Barack Obama and The White House Category: Sub-Saharan Africa Date Written: 14 June 2012 Document…
The Bureau of African Affairs Mission
Author: Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson and the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs Category: Sub-Saharan Africa…
Opening Statement of Senator Chris Coons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2012 CONTACT: Ian Koski at 202-224-4216 or Ian_Koski@coons.senate.gov “Economic Statecraft: Embracing Africa’s…
Africa Night at the Xaverian Missionaries in Massachusetts
On Saturday, April 28, 2012 AFJN Executive Director Dominican Father Aniedi Okure and Policy Analyst Bahati Jacques…
Civil Society Leaders Urge President Obama to Conclude Landmine Policy Review, Announce Intent to Join Mine Ban Treaty
Press Release Washington, D.C.—Leaders from 76 nongovernmental organizations delivered a letter to President Obama urging the U.S….
Award Honoring Kenyan Agricultural Scientist
This article is originally from Around Africa, Jan-March 2012 edition An award for outstanding achievements by African…
