In December 2015, members of the terrorist group al-Shabaab stormed a bus in northeastern Kenya and demanded Christians identify themselves with the intention to kill those who did. In a show of bravery, the Muslim passengers on the bus stood beside their Christian...
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...
On January 1, 2018, Ngala Killian Chimtom's article "Church in Ghana asks for action against “land grabbing”" for Crux featured "Last year, Caritas – in partnership with the Center for Indigenous Knowledge on Development and the Africa Faith and Justice Network and...
On December 18, 2017, Sr. Eucharia Madueke wrote "Advocating for porters in Ghana" for Global Sisters Report. In it she talks about the plight of young women and children porters in Ghana. To read the full article click here:...
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". AFJN was an member of the...
On November 21st, 2017, the New York Amsterdam News published an article titled "Zimbabwe President Comrade Robert Mugabe resigns" by Aeed Shabaz. Covering the news that Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has resigned, AFJN's Policy Analyst was quoted in the article...
On October 22, 2017, Emanuela Citterio wrote the article "TRA EUROPA E MISSIONI NON ESISTE UN "QUI" E UN "LÀ" for Famiglia Cristiana that talks about Father Daniele Moschetti doing advocacy during his visit to the US with the Africa Faith and Justice Network. To read...
On August 10, 2017, Sr. Eucharia Madueke wrote "Sisters confront Nigeria trafficking" for Global Sisters Report. In the article Sr. talks about how Nigerian sisters are combatting human trafficking. Read the full article here:...
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...
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...
The Instagram account Everyday Africa is made up of photos and captions that work to dispel the common idea of Africa as simply a poor, war-torn, underdeveloped continent. While acknowledging that conflict and poverty are an undeniable reality in parts of Africa, the...
The 1994 genocide in Rwanda left the country deeply divided and hopeless. In an effort to re-establish a sense of community and restore hope, Felicite Rwemarika formed a women’s soccer team. Megan Specia, a New York Times reporter, highlights these soccer teams in her...