Focus Campaigns
Is the United States Africa Command’s military exercise “Flintlock 2019” Relevant?
When the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) was established in 2007, the White House announced that this…
Wars in Africa are in line with neocolonialism
Is the United States and Europe’s war on terrorism masking another kind of war? “Shadow War in…
Interfaith request for 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan
Dear Secretary Nielsen, We the 211undersigned leaders of diverse faith communities and 97faith-based organizations call on you…
Struggle for Oil Fuels Ongoing Human Rights Abuses in South Sudan
More than five months have passed since the signing of a peace deal between the government of…
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…
Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment in Enugu, Nigeria
AFJN is in Enugu, Nigeria to galvanize the energies of Catholic nuns across the country to wake…
Defending democracy: Was the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo elected or nominated?
Calls for a votes recount in the December 30, 2018 Presidential and parliamentary elections in the Democratic…
Catholic Nuns Ask Government to Protect Communities not Big Investors
Introduction Investments that aim at eliminating poverty, creating jobs, and promoting prosperity are generally lauded and promoted….
Labor Export or Human Trafficking: Tackling the Labor Laws in Uganda
The Africa Faith & Justice Network’s (AFJN) Women Empowerment Project is making impact across Africa, this time…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Africa in Global Perspective then and Now
Stop for a minute and think of the saying attributed to the Greek Philosopher Heraclitus: “The only…
Open Letter: Zambia Must Respect International Law
August 24, 2018 Dear Mr. President, Re: Zambia Must Respect International Law The Africa Faith &…
Anxiety as Tanzania Pressures Burundian Refugees to Return Home
The decision of Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third term in 2015 triggered a…
Nigerian teenagers win World tech innovation challenge
Despite all odds, women in Nigeria are breaking the code in technology. Yesterday, August 9th, five teenage…
