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Democratic governance in Africa and climate change

“Democratic Governance in Africa will Improve the Health of Our Planet”
Africa is paying the heaviest price in the global climate crisis though historically it has not been a major contributor to greenhouse emissions. Ever since climate change has been scientifically linked to human activities, the call to reverse the trend can no longer be ignored. This workshop will explore how the application of democratic governance and participation in democratic processes is crucial for Africa’s meaningful contribution to the global effort of saving our common home.”

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Ecumenical Advocacy Days Conference 04/10-04/21- Imagine! God’s Earth and People Restored

The Ecumenical Advocacy Days are back virtually in 2021 advocating for Climate Justice! This years is Imagine! God’s Earth and People Restored. EAD 2021 is an opportunity to support this global movement centered on and led by the people and communities most vulnerable to climate impacts due to historic racial and colonial inequities. Together, we will passionately advocate and reimagine a world that lives out the values of justice, equity and the beloved community.

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Africa Faith and Justice Network 2020 End of Year Report: Activities and Highlights

Read the End of Year Report and learn how the Africa Faith and Justice Network managed to further in our mission even amid the COVID Pandemic.

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In the News: AFJN cosponsored event featured in Vanguard

On August 11, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s co-sponsored event on AGRA was featured in…

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Online Event 8/6/20: AGRA’s Failed Promises – Liberating our Agriculture

A recently released report by a coalition of German and African civil society groups, “False Promises,” shows that the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is failing on its own terms. Based partly on a research paper by Timothy A. Wise, the report underscores the destructive work of AGRA and similar models of agriculture in Africa.

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Video of Africa Renewal Declaration and Prayer Kick-Off Event

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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),…

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Africa Renewal – A Declaration: Africa, Remember Who You Are – Prayer Event

Held on May 25, 2020. The event is now closed.

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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…

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The Abuse behind Banana production in Cameroon

Banana is one of the fruits available every season and widely consumed in many homes in Europe,…

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NGOs’ Call to End Support to Agro-Industrial Parks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mr. Akinwumi AdesinaPresident, African Development BankAvenue Joseph Anoma01 BP 1387 Abidjan 01Côte d’IvoireVia email: CC:Ousmane Dore, Director of…

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Report by OAKLAND INSTITUTE Exposes Land Grab and Wrong Solution to Food Insecurity in the Dem .Rep. of Congo

Press Release, Oakland, CA—The establishment and collapse of the Bukanga Lonzo agro-industrial park pilot in the Democratic…

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Press Release: Violent tensions at Feronia’s oil palm plantations in the DR Congo

This Saturday, 16 March 2019, military forces fired live bullets at villagers from Bolombo and Wamba in…

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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…

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A Message From Catholic Church Sisters of Dioceses of Southern Highlands Regions of Tanzania to Leaders of Tanzania About the Large Scale Investments on Agriculture

From October 9 – 12, 2018, we sisters from the Dioceses in Southern Highland Regions of Tanzania…

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Letter to President John Magufuli: Protect the people of Muwimbi Village from land grabbing

After returning from Iringa District in Tanzania where, from October 7-13, 2018, he trained and mobilized women…

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Catholic Nuns fight water and land grab in Muwimbi Village in Iringa District/ Tanzania

Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) continues to move forward with its women empowerment project for social,…

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Land and Human rights Activist, Pastor Omot Agwa Freed by Ethiopian Authorities

Pastor Omot Agwa Okwoy, the leader of Mekane Yesus Church, is a human rights defender of indigenous…

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Now is the time: The battle against land grabbing carried to the arena of Catholic Bishops Conference of the Republic of Central Africa

Sr Elianna Baldi is a Comboni Missionary and the Coordinator of the AEFJN antenna in the Republic…

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Anuak condemn attempts to delay Karuturi’s exit from Ethiopia

Anywaa Survival Organisation, Ethiopian Anuak Development Foundation, and Anuak Community Association in North America, with the strong support of international…

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