Justice
Africa Faith and Justice Network on Pope’s Statement Defending Sacredness of Life and Condemning Racism
Washington DC – Wednesday during his General Audience, Pope Francis spoke on the sacredness of every human life in response to protests, rioting, and global unrest following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Floyd is only the most recent victim of years of institutionalized violence against black men and women. This tragedy has opened up wounds for many people of African descent and others who have experienced racism first-hand.
In the News: CALAR Declaration
The CALAR A Declaration: Africa Remember Who You Are has obtained media coverage around the globe. Read…
A Declaration: Africa, Remember Who You Are
Sign the Declaration! On May 25, 2020, Africa’s Liberation Day, the Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR),…
Africa Renewal – A Declaration: Africa, Remember Who You Are – Prayer Event
Held on May 25, 2020. The event is now closed.
Déclaration de la Coalition pour la Libération et le Renouveau de l’Afrique
25 mai, 2020 Salut et paix à vous ! Veuillez trouver ci-dessous la déclaration de la Coalition pour…
Prière pour le Renouveau de L’Afrique, Action de Grâces, Demande de Pardon et Engagement
Action de grâces Nous disons merci à Dieu notre Créateur pour les grâces abondantes répandues sur notre…
Comboni Missionaries highlight AFJN’s work on children’s rights in Nigeria
The Comboni Missionaries, an AFJN Organizational Members, featured a story about our work on child protection in…
International Monetary Fund Must Tie Debt Cancellation to Transparency Measures
By: Ntama Bahati, Policy Analyst On April 13, 2020, in a press statement, the International Monetary Fund…
Pas d’Africains Cobayes pour les Expérimentations du Vaccin Contre le Coronavirus: Andre Lite, Ministre des Droits Humain de la RDC
[Read in English] La pandémie de coronavirus a terrorisé le monde et nous a paralysés. Le nombre…
Pope Francis visits African countries and professes the Gospel while calling for social justice
Pope Francis “urged an estimated 60,000 Mozambicans to continue on the path of post-civil war reconciliation.” According to The Straits Times, “he warned that progress in peace was not a given and that there were fears that ‘past wounds will reopen and reverse the progress already made toward peace’, as in Cabo Delgado”.
Somalia and Kenya Maritime Boundary Dispute now at the International Court of Justice
Kenya and Somalia are currently fighting at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a specified area…
Why locals attack Ebola health centers in the DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in the eastern part…
Was the Mugabe regime better than Mnangagwa’s?
Zimbabwe recently went through a change in government. In 2017, Robert Mugabe militarily removed via a coup…
2018 End of Year Report: We continue to produce practical results
This past year was unique and special in many ways. Your support over the years made it…
Botswana’s Ex-spy chief arrested on tax evasion charges, a lesson for Africa
Isaac Kgosi was walking out of the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Botswana when he was…
Italy accuses France for mass African migration to Europe
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio has accused France of creating poverty in Africa and causing…
Collectively we must work to end the madness of Slavery and Human trafficking
On the Calendar of the liturgy of the Catholic Church we remember and celebrates today February 8th…
AFJN’s 35th Anniversary and Policy Briefing: Dr. Kimberly Stanton Comments (standing in for Rep. James P. McGovern)
My sincerest apologies that Rep. McGovern had to cancel his appearance at the last minute. He very…
Global Push-Back Against South Sudan’s Corruption and Human Rights Violations
Currently South Sudan’s political crisis has no end in sight. However, there is certainly no shortage of…
