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Female Parliamentarians in Sudan Setting Precedent
On the Sudanese Women Parliamentarians’ National Day, the first President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Dr. Gertrude Mongella of Tanzania, commended the work female parliamentarians have accomplished in Sudan. She remarked, “I have become very happy to know that there are 255 woman parliamentarians in Sudan” and highlighted their work on peace and development, especially…
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Sr. Eucharia Madueke’s article for Global Sisters Report on Nigerian Sisters Work against Trafficking
A group of sisters in Nigeria are taking on governors, police chiefs, village chiefs and brothel owners.
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Future Entrepreneurs and Leaders Bringing Hope
In an effort to “restore hope to hopeless girls,” five girls from Kenya created an app to combat female genital mutilation or FGM in Kenya. Although FGM is illegal in Kenya, it still affects one if four women and girls. The app, I-cut has the ability to connect women and girls to medical and legal…
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President Magufuli: A good example of leadership and good governance in Africa
Article written by Serge Adotevi Télécharger la version Française in PDF, Download English PDF File The Republic of Tanzania held presidential elections in October 2015. Dr. John Pombe Magufuli carried 58% of the votes and thus was sworn in as president on November 5th 2015. President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli has since been declared the…
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The Challenges of Human Trafficking in Nigeria
To win the fight against human trafficking we must understand why it is happening. Among the root causes of human trafficking in Nigeria, we mention poverty, lack of education, globalization, corruption and gender inequality. Globalization allows traffickers to set up complex routes and systems within and across borders. The presence of these complex channels creates a challenge because it is understood that prosecuting one trafficker may only minimally hinder the network of traffickers. Corruption prevents traffickers from being held accountable and can also prevent victims from seeking justice. In fact, when corruption is found within political institutions, the laws in place are not implemented to their full capacity, if at all.
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Major Superiors of Ghana on the Role of Religious Vocation, Leadership, and Justice Ministry
The African Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) secured financial support from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to mobilize sisters in three African countries (Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya) to engage issues of justice in their communities. From May 13-16; we held a workshop with 30 major superiors of Ghana who convened at the Franciscan Valley of Prayer,…
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An Update on the Political and Humanitarian Crisis in Burundi
The political and humanitarian crisis in the East African country of Burundi has evolved along a dangerous and all too familiar pattern since President Nkurunziza won what is believed by some Burundians and the international community as an unconstitutional third term election in 2015. The 2015 elections had been widely criticized by the international community…
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Science Technology Engineering and Math Students Represent African Countries at the First Global Robotics Competition
Did you know that every sixty seconds one child dies of a water related disease? Access to clean water is a serious problem affecting millions of people around the world. Therefore, using sustainable innovative technology to improve water security was the theme of this year’s First Global Challenge, the world first ever international robotics Olympics….
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The United States and Africa in the Trump Era
On July 13, 2017, the Center for American Progress (CAP) held an event titled “America’s Relationship with Africa in a New Era.” The panel’s discussion was largely centered around their reactions to the New York Times article about the Trump administration’s prioritization of the Department of Defense’s hard military power over the softer powers of…
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The Mothers with the Future of South Sudan in Mind
In an effort to make South Sudan a suitable place to raise children, more women and mothers are working to clean up bombs, landmines, and other unexploded ordinances. By putting the values of family and safety first, these women deminers are clearing the way for a better future in South Sudan. One of these women,…
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Dislocation of Tanzanians From Their Land by Corporations: Impact on Family Life and Values A Briefing to the Tanzanian Episcopal Conference (TEC) Dar es Salaam June 20, 2017
Africans live on a land literally swimming in wealth yet most are impoverished by this wealth due to bad management, selfishness, lack of vision, a let-them-tell-us and let them-help us mentality and the them being anyone but Africans. This pervasive mindset affects all aspects of African society and even the church. Despite the lessons of…
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Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Deaths of Five nuns of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ In Liberia 1992 – 2017
Sisters Agnes Mueller, Barbara Ann Muttra, Kathleen McGuire and cousins Mary Joel Kolmer and Shirley Kolmer died during the civil war in Liberia. Sisters Barbara Ann and Mary Joel accompanied the convent watchman to check on the safety of his family because there was fighting in the vicinity. They picked up two ECOMOG soldiers along…
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Years After the Arusha Accords Burundian Democracy is Wavering
The implementation of the Arusha agreement in August2000 and the five-year development of a transitional government hinging on power sharing institutions, marked what many assumed to be the end of long standing ethnic violence in Burundi between the Hutu and Tutsi peoples. At the time of his election in August 2005, the international community was…
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Digital Education Training for Africa’s Youth
To combat the unemployment and poverty that Africa’s growing youth population is likely to face, Google has launched a free program teaching digital skills in Africa. This program is led by Bunmi Banjo, a Nigerian-Canadian woman who is Google’s Brand and Reputation Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Under Banjo’s leadership, the Digital Skills for Africa program…
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UBUNTUFM: PROMOTING A MORE COLLECTIVE WORLD
UbuntuFM is an on-line community, with several outlets on the web, aiming to spread the Ubuntu message of ‘humanity towards others’ across the globe out of the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. Therefore, the term “UbuntuFM” simply means “broadcasting the Ubuntu message by all means possible. Ubuntu is a…
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Rwandan Women Healing the Nation Post-Genocide
On June 26, 2017, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) held an event titled “Women Guiding Peace After War: Lessons from Rwanda.” The panel discussed the incredible progress women have made since the 1994 genocide. In the twenty-three years since the Rwandan genocide, women have become the majority in parliament, holding 64% of all…
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Africa’s Education Needs
On June 15, 2017, the Wilson Center’s Africa Program in Washington DC held an an event titled “Transforming the Education Sector to Meet Africa’s 21st Century Needs.” The event provided unique perspectives on the issue of education in Africa today. The speakers agreed that although Africa has increased primary education enrollment under the United Nations’ Millennium…
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Rapping to Protect Youth From Emigration Dangers
Poor economic stability has been the ultimate factor driving Gambian emigration. Since gaining independence in 1965, Gambia has experienced high levels of unemployment, particularly among the younger generations. This problem has caused a mass emigration of skilled workers who embark on the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean in search of jobs. Having witnessed many young…
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Condemning the charges against Angolan Journalist Rafael Marques de Morais and his colleague Mariano Bras Lourenco
Mr. Rafael Marques, first on the right, was indicted by the Angolan government days after receiving the NED Democracy Award. Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) unequivocally condemns the charges against Angolan Journalists Rafael Marques de Morais and Mariano Bras Lourenco, strong and courageous advocate of good governance in their home country and an inspiration…
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Protection and Assistance for IDPs in Africa
Former UN Secretary General, Koffi Annan, once said: “Internal displacement is the great tragedy of our time. The internally displaced people are among the most vulnerable of the human family.” Millions of people are forced to flee their homes or places of habitual residence each year, including in the context of conflict, violence, development…
