Continental Issues
Legacy of Bush in Africa Difficult to Reconcile
When it comes to Africa, most American Presidents have had little interest in the continent and its…
Triggers of Conflict in Africa
After the violence, death, and displacement in Kenya, it seems the leaders have finally agreed upon a…
Triggers of Conflict in Africa
By Bahati Ntama Jacques After the violence, death, and displacement in Kenya, it seems the leaders have…
MARYKNOLL SISTERS’ STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S VISIT TO AFRICA
Washington, DC– The Maryknoll Sisters Congregational Leadership Team issued today the following statement: “During their visit to…
Bush to Africa Press Call Transcript
AFJN took part in organizing a Press Call before President Bush made his trip to Africa from…
AFJN Releases Statement on Kenya
(Washington, DC) – Africa Faith and Justice Network is both saddened and incensed by the news reports…
Kenyan Election Dispute Claims Many Victims
On January 1st, 2008 people were burned in a church at Kiambaa in Eldoret town by protesters…
Senator Obama Pushes for Peace in Kenya
In the midst of rallies in Iowa and café stops in New Hampshire, Senator Barack Obama has…
Fairness and Firmness in Sierra Leone Elections
The 2007 Presidential and Parliamentary elections held in Sierra Leone this year worked. It was the second…
No HIV/AIDS Treatment for the Children
According to the UNAIDS 2006 Report, 2.3 million children under the age of 15 live with HIV/AIDS…
Cultivating Justice for All Stakeholders in Rwanda
In responding to crimes it is natural to desire justice, but have you ever asked yourself what…
Catholic Relief Services Helps Kenyans Affected by Violence
As violence erupts across Kenya following the Dec. 27 general elections, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding…
Military Aid Limited to Governments Using Child Soldiers
AFJN is delighted to announce that on December 10th, Congress passed legislation that severely decreases U.S. military…
Water for the World Resolution Introduced in House
On December 6, 2007 Representative Jan Shakowsky (D-IL) introduced the Water for the World Resolution (H.CON.RES 266)…
Mauritania and Egypt Attend Hunger Forum
Alliance to End Hunger Leads U.S. Delegation to First Near East Forum Against Hunger Former Congresswoman…
Expulsion of Missionaries in Eritrea
Caught between violence in Ethiopia and Somalia and simmering turmoil in Sudan, Eritrea makes few headlines in…
EU-Africa Summit: Where Are Human Rights?
Prime minister Gordon Brown of England refused to attend the Euro-African summit in Lisbon last weekend because…
Hostilities Costing Africa’s Sustainable Survival
Debt, diseases and war are three major issues affecting the continent of Africa. Development is what is…
Floods Create Havoc in Africa
In the past three months, floods have ravaged many African nations including Ghana and Togo in…
First HIV/AIDS drug plant to open in Uganda
A factory that will produce treatments for HIV/AIDS is set to open in Kampala, Uganda, the first…
