Focus Campaigns
Congress Challenges AFRICOM
Congress is finally taking up its constitutionally mandated duties of oversight and responsible budgeting – at least…
AFRICOM: Key Facts and Concerns
Published originally on the resist AFRICOM coalition website, August 2008. AFRICOM expands of the role of the U.S. military on…
Embezzlement of Funds: the DRC Government Caught Some
On July 22, 2008, the Interdepartmental Commission of the Commission of audit and Good Governance of the Democratic…
AFJN Briefs House Staff on AFRICOM
In June, AFJN staff member Beth Tuckey presented information on private security contractors in Africa to staffers…
G8: A Religious Call for Strong Action, A Spotlight on Africa
This year, Hokkaido Toyako, Japan, is hosting heads of state of some of the world’s most developed…
Concern for Zimbabweans Continues as Political Situation Remains Unresolved
AFJN’s concerns for the Zimbabwean people continue in the wake of the June 27th run-off elections: Despite…
The D.R. of Congo: 48th year of Independence
On June 30, 1960 , the Democratic Republic of the Congo was formally proclaimed independent from Belgium . What kind of independence…
UN Security Council Resolution Denounces Use of Rape as War Tactic
AFJN applauds Condoleezza Rice and the leaders of the United Nations Security Council for their new resolution…
Update on Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde US Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS
Several Republican Senators led by Tom Coburn of Oklahoma are blocking Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde…
In the Face of Pessimism Comes Progress
When we started our work opposing AFRICOM, many people told us that the train had left the…
Zimbabwe: Violence Continues as Run-Off Approaches
By Ntama Bahati To this day Robert Mugabe is determined to remain in power at all cost. His…
Dr. Denis Mukwege Speaks at Congo Global Action Coalition Conference
On March 30-31st at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC, Congo Global Action Coalition held…
Buti Tlhagale OMI, Archbishop of Johannesburg, on presidential Run Off in Zimbabwe
Issued by Fr Chris Townsend, Information Officer of the SACBC, on behalf of Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI,…
AFJN Encourages Congress to Prevent the Further Militarization of Africa
This week, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) is marking up its version of the National Defense…
” PEACE IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO”
PRESENTATION OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF BUKAVU AT CONGO GLOBAL ACTION’S CONFERENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,March 30 -31st, 2008…
AFJN Signs Letter Rejecting Building Foreign Militaries in the 2009 Defense Authorization Act
This week, AFJN joined 25 other organizations in signing a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee…
Buti Tlhagale OMI, Archbishop of Johannesburg on Zimbabwe Crisis
The Catholic Church in Southern Africa, concerned about the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe, speaks out. In his…
Church Leaders Condemn Situation in Zimbabwe
Last week, leaders of the Zimbabwe Catholic Church, Evangelical Church, and Council of Churches released a statement…
Where Research and Outreach Intersect
Two hundred and fifty Notre Dame Students attended a one-day student-led symposium on human development studies at…
Zimbabwe: Decision of the People to Oust Mugabe
Zimbabweans once again tried to change their leadership by demanding the departure of President Robert Mugabe who has…