Continental Issues
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…
AFJN Food Security Toolkit
Food security is an important and dynamic issue in the study of Africa. Familiarize yourself with the…
South African Catholic Bishops’ Statement Ahead of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change
This global climate change poses a great spiritual challenge to all Christians, people of all faiths, and…
Making the Case for Africa Together
One of the strengths of having the headquarters of the Africa Faith and Justice Network in Washington,…
Extractive Industries in Chad
On June 15th AFJN had the pleasure of attending an event featuring Delphine Djiraibe, a prominent human…
AFJN Signs on to Letter Urging Commodity Speculation Regulation
AFJN has signed on to a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission which urges the Commission…
International Women’s Day: The Struggle is not over
As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, we agree with the UN Secretary- General,…
U.S New Framework for Global Development Policy
The Obama Administration has recently come up with its framework for a new global de-velopment policy strategy,…
Tell your Representative/Senators to Co-sponsor the Intentional Violence Against Women Act Now
At the recent Mission Congress 2010 held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from October 28th to 31st, the…
On the Occasion of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Make a Pledge to Save our Environment Today
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has partnered with the Catholic Coalition for Climate Change for…
