Latest News
-
List of Female Africa Presidents – Updated July 2021
July 14, 2021Updated by Jared Watkins Who is the first female President in Africa? How many female Presidents has Africa had so far? This is one of many unknown great stories of African women. In fact, the narrative we hear often is negative, portraying African woman’s struggle and never the triumph. This profile of African…
-
Beyond Violence, Hope in South Africa’s Riots
July 28, 2021By Josh SchlichtEdited by Jacques Bahati “A coordinated and well planned attack on our democracy”. These were the words used by President Cyril Ramaphosa to describe the recent deadly unrest in South Africa. The violence broke out following the arrest of former South African President Jacob Zuma for his failure to appear before…
-
Join AFJN’s Ntama Bahati July 20th for the Interfaith Vigil for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Access on the National Mall
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is cosponsoring the “Interfaith Vigil for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Access” on Tuesday, July 20 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm (EDT US and Canada) on the National Mall in Washington, DC. AFJN’s Policy Analyst, Ntama Bahati, will be offering a prayer. All are welcome to participate in person or online.
-
AFJN’s ACT Project July 2021 Report
The Africa Faith and Justice Network just released our July 2021 Report on our efforts in Ghana as part of the African Church Together (ACT) to Fight Against Corruption Project. Read the full report here:
-
A Human Tragedy Unfolding in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
By Josh Schlicht, AFJN InternJuly 15, 2021 The armed conflict between the Ethiopian army and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, a political party and ethnic Tigrayan military organization, has no end in sight. Civilians in the war torn Tigray Region of Ethiopia have suffered under extreme violence in the last few months1. The Ethiopian and…
-
African Couple Takes Action to Improve Education Access
July 14, 2021By: Jared Watkins, AFJN Intern Zimbabwean couple Strive and Tsitsi began a foundation in Zimbabwe in 1996 with the original purpose of increasing access to essential needs like education and food. Since this, the foundation has grown massively to expand further across the continent to states such as Burundi, Rwanda, and Kenya. In…
-
The Release of $650 Billion of the International Monetary Fund’s SDRs Must Include Transparency and Accountability Measures
Washington, DC – Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a press release noting that the IMF Executive Board supported the “general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).” The new allocation of $650 billion is three-times more than what was approved during the 2008 crises and is the largest amount to date. The IMF’s Board of Governors still needs to approve the new allocation. While many are enthusiastic about issuance of these needed financial resources to nations who are struggling due to the pandemic, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) urges the IMF to insist that strong accountability and transparency measures be put in place to ensure that these monies will go where intended and will not be squandered away.
-
Cameroon’s Film Industry Bolstered by Netflix Deal
By: Josh Schlicht, AFJN InternJuly 1, 2021 Cameroonians are celebrating this month as two domestically produced films will appear on the international streaming giant Netflix. These new additions, titled, ‘A Man for the Weekend’, and ‘Broken’ will accompany two existing Cameroonian titles recently released on the streaming service. Cameroon has gained international recognition from the…
-
We Are Tired Movement
By: Josh Schlicht, AFJN InternJune 24, 2021 In the last year, a twitter trend known as the #WeAreTired Movement has taken Nigerian social media by storm. This tag advocates for the women of Nigeria, who are tired of sexual and domestic violence which is often ignored by Nigerian society and government. The #WeAreTired trend began…
-
Juneteenth 2021 – A US Federal Holiday
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest celebration of emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States. Beginning in Galveston Texas, it is now celebrated every year on June 19th. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a federal law making it a federal holiday. Unfortunately slavery is still taking place in different forms: compelled service, oppression, involuntary servitude, debt bondage, forced labor, and human trafficking.
-
-
AFJN Women’s Empowerment Project Workshops Featured on Catholic Television of Nigeria
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women’s Empowerment Project with the Africa Faith and Justice Network – Nigeria workshops on human trafficking and child labor was featured on Catholic Television of Nigeria Catholic Daily News/ Africa on June 16, 2021.
-
Event: Unraveling Child Labor in the Mining Industry in the Congo Basin
The Africa Faith and Justice Network invites you to join our Policy Analyst, Ntama Bahati Jacques, for a United Nations Civil Society Organization Side Event “Unraveling Child Labor in the Mining Industry in the Congo Basin” on Saturday, June 18, 2021 at 9:00 am (EDT US and Canada and 14:00 pm Kinshasa). To register click here.
-
AFJN Reflections on the International Day of the African Child
AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN provides reflections on the International Day of the African Child and the video premiere of Mmadueke Onyinye Silvia’s spoken poem “Africa, My Africa”
-
World Day Against Child Labor – 12 June
The Africa Faith and Justice Network has been advocating for an end to child labour for years. We talk about fair labor practices and justice within our educational, advocacy, and empowerment workshops. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, we highlight the inherent dignity of every human being, no matter what age.
-
Welcome AFJN’s 2021 Summer Interns
Join AFJN in welcoming our 2021 Summer Interns: Josh Schlicht and Jared Watkins
-
AFJN Celebrates the 1-Year Anniversary of CALAR’s Declaration with a YouTube Video
On May 25, 2021, at 2:00 am ET (US and Canada; 9:00 am Kenya) the Africa Faith and Justice Network premiered a video sponsored by the Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration in honor of the 1-Year Anniversary of CALAR’s “A Declaration: Africa Remember Who You Are.” CALAR also issued a statement (below). CALAR’s Call…
-
AFJN mentioned in Global Sisters report on Trafficking in Nigeria
On May 20th, 2021, the National Catholic Reporter’s Global Sisters Report published an article titled, “Sisters fight Nigeria trafficking with networking, advocacy and collaboration” by Patrick Egwu.
-
Democratic governance in Africa and climate change
“Democratic Governance in Africa will Improve the Health of Our Planet”
Africa is paying the heaviest price in the global climate crisis though historically it has not been a major contributor to greenhouse emissions. Ever since climate change has been scientifically linked to human activities, the call to reverse the trend can no longer be ignored. This workshop will explore how the application of democratic governance and participation in democratic processes is crucial for Africa’s meaningful contribution to the global effort of saving our common home.” -
Ecumenical Advocacy Days Conference 04/10-04/21- Imagine! God’s Earth and People Restored
The Ecumenical Advocacy Days are back virtually in 2021 advocating for Climate Justice! This years is Imagine! God’s Earth and People Restored. EAD 2021 is an opportunity to support this global movement centered on and led by the people and communities most vulnerable to climate impacts due to historic racial and colonial inequities. Together, we will passionately advocate and reimagine a world that lives out the values of justice, equity and the beloved community.
