Past Campaigns
Violence Escalates in Niger Delta
On May 14th, the Nigerian Joint Military Task Force (JTF), laid siege to towns along the coast,…
Impact of Small Arms Proliferation on Africa
The persistence and the complication of wars in Africa are partially due to small arms proliferation. The consequences of small arms on African people due to international conflicts within Africa, rebel group activities, mercenary groups, and armed gang activities have yet to be fully measured. The International Action Network on Small Arms, Saferworld, and Oxfam International put it in perspective when they reported that armed conflict cost Africa $18 billion each year and about US$300 billion between 1990-2005.
AFRICOM’s Ugandan Blunder
This article was originally published in Foreign Policy In Focus (FPIF) on April 20th, 2009. In early February, The…
The Church in Africa, at the Service of Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace
Posted April 8th, 2009. Adapted from an article originally written for the US Catholic Missions Association. On…
AFRICOM Fails Its First Test
As one of its principal missions, AFRICOM states (africom.mil/AboutAFRICOM.asp) that it will offer “the kind of support that…
AFRICOM Fails Its First Test
As one of its principal missions, AFRICOM states that it will offer “the kind of support that will enable…
Declaration of Religous Summit on LRA Issue
Last week, Caritas reported on the first-ever gathering of religious leaders from the numerous communities affected by the continued…
Senator Feingold Releases Statement on AFRICOM and Somalia
In a statement released Tuesday, January 27th, Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) noted the “important and strategic roles…
As Somalia Deteriorates, the US Seeks Control
Just when we thought the situation in Somalia couldn’t possibly get any worse, recent weeks have shown…
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…
Film: Resist AFRICOM!
Strong visuals have the power to mobilize. They have the power to educate and to change minds. …
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…
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…
AFJN Briefs House Staff on AFRICOM
In June, AFJN staff member Beth Tuckey presented information on private security contractors in Africa to staffers…
In the Face of Pessimism Comes Progress
When we started our work opposing AFRICOM, many people told us that the train had left the…
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…
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…
Beyond AFRICOM: Toward a New Concept of Security in Africa
Attaining security in the post-9/11 world has shaped the Bush administration’s foreign policy paradigm and has prompted…
