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AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke mentioned in Global Sisters Report
During a recent Global Sisters Report planning forum in Kansas City, Missouri, we stood in circle and tossed around a GSR stress ball while sharing a word or a phrase about what being part of this unique publication means to us. Words like “rewarding,” “grateful” and “inspiring” came up.
AFJN’s Exec. Director, Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP, featured by News Agency of Nigeria
A cleric, Rev. Fr. Aniedi Okure, says every corrupt public official must be treated as a thief to get Africa to work.
A Glove that translates sign language
Roy Allela is a 25-year-old Kenyan engineer who has recently received recognition for inventing smart gloves that…
AFJN referenced in the International Institute for Counter Terrorism
On January 13, 2019, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was referenced in Dr. Shaul Shay’s article…
AFJN’s Exe. Director Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP featured in the Voice of America
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an American civil rights icon, but his influence traveled far from the shores of the U.S. From Australia to Germany to Niger, boulevards and streets bear his name, illustrating how he inspired others, especially in Africa.
AFJN’s Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP mentioned in The Catholic Sun
In its infancy, many of the parishes in the Phoenix Diocese were founded by priests from Ireland who left their native land to serve in the Southwest.
A Briefing on Just Governance and the Work of the Catholic Church in Liberia
All are welcome to join the Africa Faith and Justice Network for a briefing on just governance and citizen participation in Liberia on August 7, 2018 from 10-12. At The Catholic University of America.
Ethiopia’s New Prime Minister Delivers Overdue Reforms
Since being appointed as Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister in April, Dr. Abiy Ahmed has expedited massive reform to enhance the economy which sparked a new hope for the future of Ethiopia. Before his tenure, Ethiopia faced three years of violent protests, human rights violations such as torture, politically motivated imprisonment and widespread corruption. The changes that Dr. Ahmed has already made to settle these issues include obtaining freedom for Ethiopian prisoners at home and abroad, lifting the state of emergency, and admitting that the regime used torture against political opponents in the past and has taken steps to make peace with Eritrea according to Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, a reporter from Al Jazeera.
Somali Youth Deported after 22 Years in the US
Recently the United States has had a fiery debate over immigration issues, generally centered around the southern border shared with Mexico. However, this is not the only area of the world that ICE is cracking down on refugees and immigrants. Plenty of people from Africa are being turned around, or even deported after many years spent in the United States in legal residency.
AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati on RD Congo in Africa Revista
La crisi politica nella Repubblica democratica del Congo è davvero una bomba a orologeria. La diagnosi più credibile è che i molti mali che distruggono il Paese derivano da una cattiva governance.
AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati publishes analysis on DRC
On August 6th, 2021, Africavista published an article titled “Rd Congo, a time bomb” by AFJN’s policy Analyst Jacques Bahati.
AFJN Board Members remembered, Fr. Jim Noonon
Fr. Jim Noonon, Maryknoll Missionary from Vermont, died yesterday, May 7th, at the age of 83, from…
In the News: AFJN Exe. Director Aniedi Okure was on Straight Talk Africa
AFJN Exe. Director Aniedi Okure was on Straight Talk Africa
AFJN’s Jacquest Bahati’s article in Africa Revista on the Kivu Month of Blood
La crisi politica nella Repubblica democratica del Congo continua a peggiorare.
AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati writes article on violence in DRC
On April 21st, 2018, Africarivista published an article titled “Kivu (DR Congo), one more month of blood and terror” by AFJN’s policy analyst Jacques Bahati.
AFJN Board Member Fr. Luigi Zanotto 1940-2018
Fr Luigi Zanotto, a Comboni Missionary, died in late March. Fr. Luigi was a zealous missionary who…
Annual Report: 2017 Activity Highlights & Updates
Dear Friends, Your outstanding support for the Africa Faith & Justice Network propelled us to new frontiers…
Pope Francis call for prayer and fasting for South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On Friday, February 23, 2018 Pope Francis called on people of faith and good will to observe…
AFJN joins with women religious in Nigeria for Day of Prayer and Fasting
On Feb 18th, 2018 the Crux published an article “Women religious in Nigeria hold National Day of Prayer and Fasting”.
Meet Ghana’s first female pilot, engineer and trainer
Patrecia Mawuli is raised in the rural village of Ghana where there is no electricity and water…
