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Opening Statement of Senator Chris Coons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2012 CONTACT: Ian Koski at 202-224-4216 or Ian_Koski@coons.senate.gov “Economic Statecraft: Embracing Africa’s…
D. R Congo Information Minister, Lambert Mende Omalanga accuses Rwanda of arming rebel group M23
Translated from French by Fidel BafilembaInformation from various and credible sources confirms the support from Rwanda to…
U.S. Supporting Rwanda as it Destabilizes the Congo — Again
US Public Law 109-456 known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security and Democracy Promotion…
NGOs send letter to members of Congress who support urgent release of Conflict mineral law rules
The Honorable Representatives: Carolyn McCarthy, Ranking Member, Gwen Moore, André Carson, David Scott, Maxine Waters, Jim McDermott,…
Message of the Bishops of the Provincial Episcopal Assembly of Bukavu (ASSEPB) to the political authorities of our country Introduction
A multitude of armed groups in eastern DR Congo Ancient, violent warlords are constantly changing their name,…
Do not designate Boko Haram a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC…
AFJN Protests William Penn University Hosting Paul Kagame
AFJN, in coalition with 8 other organizations, is protesting William Penn University’s decision to honor Paul Kagame, President…
Congresswoman Waters Urges SEC to Require Transparency for Conflict Minerals and Payments to Foreign Countries for Oil, Gas and Mineral Extraction
PRESS RELEASEMay 11, 2012 Contact: Mikael MooreFor Immediate Release Phone: (202) 225-2201Washington – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA),…
DR Congo conflict minerals: AFJN submits a statement for the record to US House Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade
On February 13, my colleague and I returned from a three week research trip in DRC on…
Africa Night at the Xaverian Missionaries in Massachusetts
On Saturday, April 28, 2012 AFJN Executive Director Dominican Father Aniedi Okure and Policy Analyst Bahati Jacques…
D.R.Congo: International and National NGOs say security sector reform is overdue
On April 16, at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC, unveiled a new report…
Civil Society Leaders Urge President Obama to Conclude Landmine Policy Review, Announce Intent to Join Mine Ban Treaty
Press Release Washington, D.C.—Leaders from 76 nongovernmental organizations delivered a letter to President Obama urging the U.S….
Award Honoring Kenyan Agricultural Scientist
This article is originally from Around Africa, Jan-March 2012 edition An award for outstanding achievements by African…
Global Peace Initiative for Women Inspires Hope and Courage
This artlicle was first pulished in AFJN’s January-March Newsletter To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Global Peace…
U.S. Congo Conflict Mineral: Delay No More. The Rules Must Respect the Intent of Congress
After a field trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from late January to mid…
DRC Ministry Of Mines Extends Co-Operation With ITSCI Due Diligence Program
Presse Release by iTSCI The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was agreed following an evaluation of progress…
AFJN Letter of support for Massachusetts conflict mineral law
(letter in PDF file )Dear Chairman Kocot, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), a non-profit network with 34 US based…
US Foreign policy: Attempt to repeal Congo Conflict Mineral law meets the strongest opposition
On May 10, the International Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee of the Financial Services Committee of the…
Bosco Ntaganda: Smuggler King, Kidnapper, War Criminal And … General
On 30 July 2010 human rights activist Bwira wrote an open letter to president Kabila. In that…
AFJN Food Security Toolkit
Food security is an important and dynamic issue in the study of Africa. Familiarize yourself with the…
