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AFJN Calls for Human Rights and Fair Elections in Rwanda
In case anyone needed further evidence that President Paul Kagame’s Rwanda is the Pentagon’s proxy, 140 Rwandan police are about to undertake special training before heading to Haiti, as reported in the Rwanda New Times, because, according to Rwandan Police Chief Eric Kayiranga, “Rwanda wants to be involved in promoting peace in other countries” and, if need be, they would send more peacekeepers to other countries.
Outreach Based on Need not Creed
By Rocco Puopolo s.x., Executive Director Bishop George Biguzzi of the Diocese of Makeni, Sierra Leone, was…
Voice of America: In Focus Features Bahati Jacques
Voice of America: In Focus Voice of America features comments of Policy Analyst Bahati Jacques
Video: “Come Clean for Congo”
Video: “Come Clean for Congo” Contest entry on breaking the silence in the Congo featuring AFJN staff
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.
“International Firms Stand Accused of Fish Piracy”
“International Firms Stand Accused of Fish Piracy”The East African quotes AFJN’s Beth Tuckey on Somali piracy
2009 Staff Report
Staff: We have a three person full time staff at AFJN. Beth Tuckey who has been with us…
“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…
“Bronx Students Aid War Victims in Congo”
“Bronx Students Aid War Victims in Congo” New York Times City Room article quotes Bahati Ntama and…
25th Anniversary Conference Schedule 2008
Friday, April 18 3pm Registration/Check in 7pm Opening Session – Keynote Speaker: Ishmael Beah “Deadly Play: Children…
“The US War on Terror Exported to Rwanda: A Threat to Peace in DRC”
“The US War on Terror Exported to Rwanda: A Threat to Peace in DRC” Pambazuka News, article…
Roots of AFRICOM
In October 2003, James Jay Carafano, Ph. D. and Nile Gardiner, both from the Conservative think-tank the Heritage Foundation, proposed to the Bush administration the creation of a centralized Africa command for the U.S. military. With this proposal as the basis for the command and adamant support from former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, just four years later AFRICOM became operational.
Driven by Faith: Jacques Bahati and His Mission for Africa
“Driven by Faith: Jacques Bahati and His Mission for Africa”Africana Connect Online Magazine, NonProfit Spotlight on AFJN…
Ugandan President Museveni Labels Contracting HIV Treason
On September 24, President Museveni of Uganda was addressing officials from 12 Ugandan universities in Kampala when…
“Former Teen Soldier Asks U.S. to Help Work for Peace in Uganda”
“Former Teen Soldier Asks U.S. to Help Work for Peace in Uganda” Catholic News Service article about…
“Americans Urge Bush Over LRA”
“Americans Urge Bush Over LRA” Ugandan New Vision article about AFJN petition on northern Uganda
AFJN Members Approve Five Resolutions at Annual Conference
AFJN members in their annual meeting discussed and approved five resolutions treating important issues concerning the people…
Find Out More About Conflict in DRC
To learn more about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, please visit the following websites/organizations:
“Student experiences Ugandan civil war firsthand”
“Student experiences Ugandan civil war firsthand” George Washington University Hatchet newspaper article on Uganda-CAN’s Jackie Burgess
