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Welcome to Our Intern, Etsegenet Kedir
Etsegenet Kedir has a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) and a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law from Lund University (Sweden). Her interests include public policy, advocacy and women empowerment. She is also working as an intake volunteer at Washington Lawyers Committee in Washington, DC. Etsegenet grew up in Ethiopia…
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Gambian and Tanzanian Presidents Respect Presidential Term Limits
Many in Tanzania are currently calling to extend presidential term limits from five to seven years. However, President John Magufuli rejects these calls and proclaims he will not attempt to pursue an extension in term limits while in office. In Gambia, President Adama Barrow, after a hard fought battle for office, has promised a bill…
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Tell President Trump and the world that African nations are not what he said them to be
Instead of exchanging insults with President Trump, let us take the microphone from him and tell the world the truth about Africa. Let us share what we know African countries and the African people to really be. On Thursday, January 11, 2018, during an official bi-partisan immigration negotiation at the White House with a select…
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President Donald Trump’s Comments About Haiti and African Countries
The recent comments of January 11, 2018 about Haiti and African nations, attributed to President Trump during a White House official bi-partisan immigration negotiation with select members of Congress on legislation to protect immigrants, is deeply troubling. While this is not the first of such remarks, the travesty here is that Mr. Trump is in…
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Ethiopia released political prisoners and plans to close notorious detention prison
On January 3, the Ethiopian Prime Minster announced the release of political prisoners from the notorious detention center called Maeklawi. In his press release, the Prime Minster stated that the government is planning to release more than 500 political prisoners and it happened. Dr. Merara Gudina, the leader of Oromo Federalist Congress which represents the…
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Kenyan Men Redefining Masculinity
A question many people worldwide have been asking as of late has been, “Is masculinity in crisis?” Australian archeologist Peter McAllister believes so, saying, “Men are really searching for a role in modern society; the things we used to do aren’t in much demand anymore.” This question is particularly prevalent in the East African country…
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Across Africa in Photographs, 2017
Every year the BBC compiles the best photos of the year featuring the African continent and her peoples. These beautiful pictures showcase the reality of Africa in 2017. View the year in photographs here.
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AFJN’s joint report featured in Crux on Land Grabbing and Ghana
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Land is a contentious issue in Africa, and the problem of international firms, governments and sometimes even individuals acquiring large areas of land has been causing controversy across the continent, especially since the worldwide spike in food prices in 2008.
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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo’s Agriculture Policy 2017
In his message on the occasion of the state of the Nation address on February 21st, the president of the Republic of Ghana articulated his agriculture policy. He addressed the issue related to food security, skills and technology need to improve Ghana’s agriculture sector so that not only it can create jobs but also end…
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South Sudan Council Of Churches’ Message: I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35)
In a world where migrants are becoming increasingly unwelcome almost everywhere and with the number of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda now over 1 million, Uganda shines out as a beacon of hope and of gospel values: I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25: 35) Read the full message here
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Anuak condemn attempts to delay Karuturi’s exit from Ethiopia
Anywaa Survival Organisation, Ethiopian Anuak Development Foundation, and Anuak Community Association in North America, with the strong support of international civil society and Anuak community leaders worldwide, call on the governments of Ethiopia and India to cease negotiations with Karuturi Global Ltd and to ensure that the company fully exits Gambela and other parts of Ethiopia. The governments of both these…
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AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke’s Global Sisters Report on Women Porters in Ghana
Fou, a young female “head porter” (kayayoo in the local language) spoke with a group of women religious of Ghana being trained in advocacy.
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Re: Request that you do rigorous due diligence to ensure your institution’s funds are not invested in land grabbing/ agro-colonialism in Africa.
Dear Chair of Board of Trustees This is an appeal regarding responsible investment and an opportunity for your institution to make a difference. We bring to your attention the fact that some university investments are contributing to land grabbing in Africa, thus threatening the livelihoods of the affected communities as well as food security, peace…
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To Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change, Ethiopia Strives to Empower Pastoral, Semi-Pastoral Society
More than 80 percent of Ethiopians live in the rural areas of the country and depend on climate sensitive sectors including pastoralist and semi-pastoralist people. Climate change has devastation effects on these populations include worsening poverty, water shortages, and food insecurity. The Ethiopian Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MoLF) has been working to transform the…
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House Financial Services Committee Urged to Vote NO on H.R. 4519, a Bill to Repeal the Cardin-Lugar Anti-Corruption Provision
Dear Honorable House Financial Services Committee Members, We are writing to urge you to vote NO on H. R. 4519, a bill to repeal the legal requirements of the Cardin-Lugar Anticorruption Provision (section 1504) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. (Download letter here). We are Africa Faith & Justice…
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ECOWAS and Partners Want Protection of Women’s Rights in Agriculture and Access to Land
According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) agriculture accounts for one third of gross domestic product GDP growth in Africa but to foster food security and nutrition, rural women’s work and rights in the agricultural sector, experts agree must be secured. Despite the recognition of their contribution to food security, women are said…
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Albino Student Aces Exam and Opens the Eyes of Others
Fourteen year old Goldalyn Kadiya received top marks on the 2017 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam, the highest in the nation. With such a high score, she automatically receives a coveted placement into one of Kenya’s secondary schools. However, Goldalyn’s success came as a surprise to many because she is albino. In Africa, many…
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Nigerians Become First Ever to Represent Country in Winter Olympics
Just recently the Nigerian female bobsled team qualified to attend the 2018 Winter Olympics, making them the first ever Nigerian athletes (male or female) to represent their country at the Winter Games. Former track stars, these three women – Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omega – who started out training with a homemade wooden sled…
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Urgent Call to Action: If not you, who can help save the Conflict Mineral Law from repeal?
Representative Bill Huizenga (R-MI) has made it one of his legislative priorities to reopen the cash flow to rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is currently closed due to regulations by section 1502 (Conflict Mineral) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. On November 15,…
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AFJN featured in CIDSE on land grabbing conference in Abidjan
On November 22nd, 2017, the Coopération Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité (CIDSE) published an article featuring AFJN titled “Accaparement de Terres en Afrique Francophone: Identifier et Renforcer des Solutions Endogènes”.
