Crises
TAKE ACTION: Pirates or Disempowered Somalis?
ACTION ALERT! If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve probably heard a lot about pirates. Not…
Evaluating the Somali “Pirate” Situation
by Beth Tuckey For many of us, the word “pirate” conjures up a whole host of images,…
A Change of the Guards in Somalia
By Beth Tuckey As Ethiopia continues its troop withdrawal in Somalia, the international community is holding its…
Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference Condemns Mugabe
Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM, Spokesman for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, released a statement on December…
AFJN Signs Statement of Policy Recommendations for Chad
This week, AFJN signed onto a policy statement providing recommendations for the incoming Obama Administration on the…
AFJN Signs Statement of Policy Recommendations for Chad
This week, AFJN signed onto a policy statement providing recommendations for the incoming Obama Administration on the…
Oil and Human Rights Abuse: The Case Against Chevron
Due to its vast oil wealth, the Niger Delta remains a place of violence, instability, and injustice….
The End of the Beginning! Zimbawe’s New Government
After years of staunch political rivalry between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC-T)…
Finally, a Deal in Zimbabwe
Months after the highly disputed presidential elections in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe (Zanu-PF party) and Morgan…
Draft Agreement Puts Tsvangarai as Leader of Zimbabwe
According to a draft settlement released today , President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe would receive a…
Concern for Zimbabweans Continues as Political Situation Remains Unresolved
AFJN’s concerns for the Zimbabwean people continue in the wake of the June 27th run-off elections: Despite…
Zimbabwe: Violence Continues as Run-Off Approaches
By Ntama Bahati To this day Robert Mugabe is determined to remain in power at all cost. His…
Buti Tlhagale OMI, Archbishop of Johannesburg, on presidential Run Off in Zimbabwe
Issued by Fr Chris Townsend, Information Officer of the SACBC, on behalf of Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI,…
Buti Tlhagale OMI, Archbishop of Johannesburg on Zimbabwe Crisis
The Catholic Church in Southern Africa, concerned about the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe, speaks out. In his…
Church Leaders Condemn Situation in Zimbabwe
Last week, leaders of the Zimbabwe Catholic Church, Evangelical Church, and Council of Churches released a statement…
Zimbabwe: Decision of the People to Oust Mugabe
Zimbabweans once again tried to change their leadership by demanding the departure of President Robert Mugabe who has…
Somalia Mourns a ‘Golden Era’ as Crisis Worsens
Last year, the people of Somalia caught a glimpse of tranquility. It was fleeting and certainly not…
Child Abuse: UN Report Expresses Concern Over Sexual Crimes Against Children in Cote d’Ivoire
Five years after the civil war in Cote d‘Ivoire, the UN is urging political actors to give…
Catholic Church of Zimbabwe Declares Support for Archbishop
As Zimbabweans continue to suffer from severe food shortages and an inflation rate of over 7,500%, one…
Zimbabwean Archbishop, Pius Ncube, Resigns
“i have not been silenced by the crude machinations of a wicked regime” said the Bulawayo Archobishop,…
