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An Aquatic Crop Brings Empowerment to the Women of Zanzibar
A summary of an article by Lucy Ash Women of Zanzibar are having a boom of economic…
Happy Independence Day to the D.R. Congo
Today, June 30th, marks the Independence Day public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On June 30th, 1960, DR Congo declared independence from its former colonial ruler Belgium. Patrice Lumumba was named the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, though he served for only three brief months. His goal of a unified Congo has led to the creation of a separate Heroes’ Day public holiday on January 17th, the anniversary of his assassination in 1961.
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa hearing on the Crisis in Cameroon
The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held a…
Why the US withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council
On June 19, 2018, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley spoke at the U.S. State…
John Prendergast urges the U.S. to apply better sanctioning tools against authoritarian regimes
On May 15, 2018 John Prendergast, co-founder of The Sentry and founder of the Enough Project testified…
The Recent Mining Reform in D.R. Congo was Long Overdue
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has some of the world’s most plentiful natural resources. It holds…
Can Rwanda win an economic war against the US?
President Paul Kagame believes that to grow the garment industry in his country, his compatriots should wear…
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…
Is President Magufuli of Tanzania becoming autocratic?
Dr. John Pombe Magufuli became president of the republic of Tanzania on November 5th, 2015 after securing…
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…
Annual Report: 2017 Activity Highlights & Updates
Dear Friends, Your outstanding support for the Africa Faith & Justice Network propelled us to new frontiers…
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson trip to Africa
Ahead of his trip to Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Chad and Nigeria, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson…
Is Zimbabwe During and After President Mugabe the same?
On February 28, 2018 the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and…
Pope Francis call for prayer and fasting for South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On Friday, February 23, 2018 Pope Francis called on people of faith and good will to observe…
Nigerian Catholic Nuns held a Nationwide Day of Prayer on Ash Wednesday
[columns] [span4] We are thankful to CHANNELS TV for covering the event. To watch the video read…
Slave auction in Libya is ongoing
On the Calendar of the liturgy of the Catholic Church we remember and celebrates today February 8th Josephine Bakhita, a former slave who as a child was sold by her kidnappers to Arab slave traders. Josephine Bakhita was born in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan. As a slave she was sold many times including to the Italian Vice Consul, Callisto Legani in 1883 who later brought her to Italy. Like the migrants from Sub-Sahara Africa her journey to Italy took her through the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean.
AFJN-Nigeria International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking Event Featured in Global Sisters Report
On February 6, 2018, Teresa Anyabuike’s article “Advocacy on human trafficking” in Global Sisters Report highlighted the…
President Donald Trump’s Comments About Haiti and African Countries
The recent comments of January 11, 2018 about Haiti and African nations, attributed to President Trump during…
Ethiopia released political prisoners and plans to close notorious detention prison
On January 3, the Ethiopian Prime Minster announced the release of political prisoners from the notorious detention…
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…
