Just Governance
Organic Food vs. Genetically Modified Food: Who Will Win?
Did you know that countries like Japan, New Zealand, and Germany oppose Genetically Modified Foods, also identified…
The DRC Elections: the Electoral Commission’s Chairman Explains
In March the President of the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mr….
Nigerians Object to Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Corn and Cotton
Nigerian civil society groups, faith-based organizations, farmers associations, students and local community groups are calling for a…
Presidential Term Limits in Africa: A surprising announcement from Angola
On Friday March 11th, President of Angola Jose Eduardo de Santos announced that he will not be…
Prosecuted for Advocacy
The United States Constitution makes it possible for citizens to express our true beliefs, a freedom we…
Presidents for Life
By: Rebecca Short, Intern Spring 2016. As the United States buzzes with anticipation of the presidential primaries,…
A Keynote Address Biblical Perspective on Land with Laudato Si as the Background
God provides enough land space for all human beings when He tells them to “Increase, multiply and…
A Nation’s Journey from Tyranny to Democracy, the 2014 Popular Revolution in Burkina Faso
On December 29, 2015 Mr. Roch Marc Kabore was sworn in as president of the West African…
“Decisive Moment for Democracy” John Kerry, US Secretary of State
This op-ed by Secretary Kerry originally appeared on AllAfrica.com By John Kerry Last May, I shared in…
Press Release on the Military Coup in Burkina Faso
We stand with the people of Burkina Faso in their effort to establish the rule of law…
African Youth to Combat New Forms of Slavery and Colonization
Press Release Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) Secretariat The youth in Africa have been called…
Congratulations Nigeria!
With the just concluded 2015 presidential election, Nigeria has made history. Nigerians have shown the world their…
Namibia’s President Recognized for his outstanding work
Namibia’s President Hifikepunye Pohamba received the 2014 Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership in a ceremony held…
Citizens’ Power: Lessons from October 2014 Events in Burkina Faso
The citizens of Burkina Faso have clearly demonstrated to their fellow Africans that “when spider webs unite…
The ear is never too old to learn
There is an African proverb which says: “The ear is never too old to learn.” In eastern…
AFJN’s First Empowerment Project Workshop-Ghana
In October AFJN held its first Empowerment Project workshop in Accra, Ghana. Read the report. Read more…
Africa Has One Less Autocrat: Blaise Compaore, of Burkina Faso, deposed after 28 years
On October 31st the world has taken notice of an important historic event on the African continent:…
AFJN’s First Empowerment and Advocacy for Just Governance Workshop
From October 8-10, 2014, we organized our first pilot workshop on Empowerment and Advocacy for Just Governance…
The Africa Faith & Justice Network, TASSC International and Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Justice & Peace Office Demand Good Governance and Human Rights on U.S.-Africa Policy Agenda
(WASHINGTON, D.C. August 6, 2014) – The Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) and TASSC (Torture Abolition…
