Focus Campaigns
Massive, irresponsible lease of African farm land threatens Africa
Since 2008, foreign investors, some of whom are private banks and pension funds, have acquired farm land in Africa resulting in the displacement and loss of livelihood of many families. Africans cannot financially afford to entrust their food security to foreign large-scale commercial agriculture multinationals.
Religious Freedom: Reflections on Nigeria
By Aniedi Okure, Executive Director This article was first published in our July-September Newsletter. On September 12,…
Sudanese church leaders’ statement following the agreements between Sudan and South Sudan
The old Sudan was a family which has found itself divided. The family assets must be shared…
The attitude of the bullies [the West] must be challenged
On October 4, 2012, in a speech to parliament, Rwandan President Paul Kagame made clear his position…
The Activities of International Criminal Tribunals in Africa: Lessons Learned
Some people argue that the importance of the ICC is to build lasting peace and democracy through…
One Man’s Pirate is Another Man’s Coastguard: Piracy and Toxic Dumping
by Bahati Jacques While there has been an international coalition against Somali pirates, nothing has been done…
Examining the Role of Rwanda in the DRC Insurgency: It’s Not the Only Problem
On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights of the US…
Conflict Free Tin Initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Press statement BRUSSELS – Sept. 18, 2012 – Industry partners convened by the Dutch government today announced…
US deploys forces to Libya after the killing of Ambassador John Christopher Stevens
On September 12, 2012, in response to an attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, that…
The Relationship Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation
During the tenth Anniversary Celebration of Global Peace Imitative for women (GPIW) in Kenya in March 2012,…
Congolese People Vs Industry Lobbyists: U.S Securities and Exchange Commission finally released the rules
by Bahati Jacques On August 22, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the long…
The First Ever US Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally
On August 10, AFJN Executive Director, Rev. Aniedi Okure, was invited to the White House for the…
Western Countries Raise Pressure on President Kagame of Rwanda
On August 3rd, members of the US House of Representatives sent a letter to Rwandan President Paul Kagame saying…
U.S. Legislators’ letter to President Kagame urging him to stop destabilizing the D.R. Congo
August 3, 2012Dear President Kagame: We are writing as a bipartisan group of legislators to express our…
Questions about the Obama Administration’s Sub-Saharan Africa Policy
On July 30, 2012, a team of AFJN staff; Executive Director, Fr. Aniedi Okure, Policy Analyst Jacques…
Militarization without Boots—or Conscience: US Drones across Africa
Whereas formerly the continent of Africa was merely a tactical jumping-off point for access to the Middle East, now…
African Woman Leaders
Liberian President — Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf — The first female president of Liberia and Africa’s first female head of state, she was elected in…
Comprehensive and Inclusive Step Required to end the Crisis in Somalia
By Ashagrie G. Abdi, AFJN Intern This article was first published in our April-June Newsletter After the…
US Department of State finally acted to force Rwanda to stay out of Congo’s internal affairs
This arm twisting against Rwanda is in accordance with US Public Law 109-456, “The Democratic Republic of…
AFJN Featured in San Francisco Bay View: National Black Newspaper
On July 7, 2012, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in Mary Ratcliff’s article “U.S….
