On December 30, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network's Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP was featured in Pietro Scala's "NEW GENERAL PROMOTER FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE" in Ordo Praedicatorum on his new positions for the Dominicans. Read the full article here:...
A Christmas Blessing from AFJN This season, let us reflect on all of God's blessings and mercy on us as we prepare for our Savior's birth. We are especially thankful for your continued generosity and support. We pray that your Christmas be filled...
By Iman Mekonen Edited by Ntama Bahati The ongoing armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has displaced many people into neighboring countries. According to the Los Angeles Times, at least 45,000 Ethiopian — mostly Tigrayans — have fled to neighboring Sudan....
Have you seen a country developed by foreign aid? An African proverb says:”the receiving hand is always under”. For many years, Africa has been receiving aid from developed countries for relief from the consequences of bad governance, nepotism, tyranny, corruption....
December 2, 2020By Mariah Omer, AFJN Intern Both the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prohibit the overthrow of democratically elected governments by the process of a coup. Did their response to the recent military coup...
By Iman MekonenEdited by Ntama Bahati Out of the 193 total United Nations (UN) Member states, 54 represent African countries. Only four women representing their own countries have addressed its General Assembly. This is an important forum for a head of state to not...
This year’s prestigious Time 100 most influential people was released on Sept. 23. Among them is Julie Mehretu. She is an Ethiopian-born visual artist known for the exploration of multiple dimensions in her paintings and other forms of artistry. Her art explores the...
On October 26, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was featured in Timieyin Omilana's article "How proliferation of small arms is enhancing violence in Nigeria – Report" featured in The Guardian, Nigeria. Read the full article here:...