Continental Issues
China and Water Subjects of New Books by Former AFJN Director
During Dr. Marcel Kitissou’s time as Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, he helped…
Justice Comes Slowly for Fr. Kaiser
Death came in the dark of night. On the morning of August 24, 2000, Mill Hill Missionary…
Join AFJN in Asking for More Appropriations Added to the Water for the Poor Act (P.L. 109-121)
The Religious Working Group on Water, of whom AFJN executive director Father Rocco Puopolo is a member,…
Africa Questionnaire Sent to Candidates
The 2008 Presidential Campaign heated up even before the warm summer of 2007. There is much talk…
Africa Questionnaire Sent to Candidates
The 2008 Presidential Campaign heated up even before the warm summer of 2007. There is much talk…
Bringing African Issues to the Presidential Candidates
Over the past couple of months, AFJN staffer, Phil Reed, has been working with other DC based…
Congolese Archbishop Sounds the Alarm
Archbishop Francois-Xavier Maroy of Bukavu, in eastern D.R. Congo, in a May 28th letter to the…
Friday, June 20 is World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day has been internationally recognized on June 20 ever since it was established by the…
AFJN Director Signs Letter Calling for World Bank Leadership Reform
Rev. Rocco Puopolo, Executive Director of AFJN, has signed on to a letter to the Executive Directors…
Nigerian Bishops Speak Out About Elections
In the person of their chairman, Bishop Felix Alaba Job, the Nigerian Bishops’ Conference stated that Ngeria…
Statement on Violence from the Religious Superiors Conference of Kenya
AFJN was shocked by the news of the murder of AFJN member, Rev. Martin Addai, M.Afr, as…
The Pope Wants Justice for Africa
The continent of Africa is getting a healthy dose of attention from Pope Benedict XVI. The Pope’s…
Clean Water Is a Human Right
Water is a human right and a gift from God to be preserved and shared by all….
African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2006
While the U.S. has made historic investments in the fight against global AIDS, the critical shortage of health…
Victim-Activated Landmine Abolition Act of 2006
Landmines and other weapons that do not distinguish between combatants and innocent civilians have been declared inhumane…
Catholic Church Considering Change to Stance on Contraceptives
The Catholic Church may be reconsidering its ban on condom use in all circumstances, recognizing the moral…
Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006
On June 27th, the International Relations Committee approved a bill “to encourage and facilitate the consolidation of…
HIV/AIDS Policy to Protect Life
AFJN works with faith-based and other organizations to bring a comprehensive understanding of the devastation of HIV/AIDS…
Day of the African Child
On June 16th, the world celebrated The Day of the African Child to commemorate student uprisings in Soweto, South…
Fear of HIV/AIDS Explosion in War Affected Southern Sudan
(IRIN News) Health experts are concerned that southern Sudan, emerging from more than two decades of civil…
