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Read Rocco’s Blog from West Africa
From November 2nd through December 2nd, Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Executive Director, Rocco Puopolo, s.x. visited…
How is the Conflict in the Congo Linked to the Cassiterite Trade Boom?
The ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is essentially an economic war. The high demand for Congolese…
Swaziland Political Situation
19 November 2008, by Louis Ncamiso Ndlovu, Bishop of the Diocese of Manzini Some Pharisees in the…
Nkunda Forces Capture Rumangabo Millitary Base, Firsthand Account of What Happened
Laurent Nkunda used and abused civilians to capture the military base of Rumangabo. Civilian abuse continues to…
No to the Third Invasion of the D.R. Congo by Rwanda
In Support of the Congolese people, Friends of the Congo, Africa Faith and Justice Network, Congo Global…
What Does an Obama Presidency Mean for U.S. Africa Policy?
Within the African community, both in the US and on the continent, many have speculated about what…
Oil and Human Rights Abuse: The Case Against Chevron
Due to its vast oil wealth, the Niger Delta remains a place of violence, instability, and injustice….
Film: Resist AFRICOM!
Strong visuals have the power to mobilize. They have the power to educate and to change minds. …
Resolve Uganda Interviews Congolese Religious Leader About Recent LRA Abductions
Paul Ronan, Senior Policy Analyst at Resolve Uganda, conducted an interview with Fr. Benoit Kinalegu on October…
The End of the Beginning! Zimbawe’s New Government
After years of staunch political rivalry between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC-T)…
The Weight of ‘Change’? AFRICOM and the Presidential Election
In many ways, the outward tone of US foreign policy toward Africa transcends partisanship. While policies concerning…
“The Weight of ‘Change’? AFRICOM and the U.S. Presidential Elections”
“The Weight of ‘Change’? AFRICOM and the U.S. Presidential Elections” Pambazuka News, article by Associate Director Beth…
St. Catherine’s Academy and AFJN in the NY Times
Over the past year, AFJN has done everything it can to raise awareness of the crisis in…
Finally, a Deal in Zimbabwe
Months after the highly disputed presidential elections in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe (Zanu-PF party) and Morgan…
In D.R.Congo, Laurent Nkunda Forces On The Offense Again
As of today, the Congolese Army and the Rebel Army of the National Congress for People’s Defense…
Why Restorative Justice?
By Rocco Puopolo Why Restorative Justice? In our Western culture, there is a tendency to automatically equate…
In D.R. Congo Violence Resumed, What Can you do?
In Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo violence has resumed. The Congolese army has been fighting with Laurent Nkunda’s pro-Rwanda…
A Different Olympic Story
When President Bush said he was attending the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games despite…
Africa’s Climate Imperative
In recent years, important strides have been made in awareness and action on the issue of climate…
Making the Case for Aid Reform
When we’re told that U.S. attempts at development in the global south do not work, we respond,…
