AFJN News, Articles, and Information
Paul Ronan, Senior Policy Analyst at Resolve Uganda, conducted an interview with Fr. Benoit Kinalegu on October 2nd, 2008 concerning the recent LRA abductions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Click here to see the interview on Resolve Uganda's blog. This...
After years of staunch political rivalry between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC-T) and Arthur Mutambara (MDC-C), a long anticipated power-sharing deal has been signed . The historic deal was signed under the auspices...
In many ways, the outward tone of US foreign policy toward Africa transcends partisanship. While policies concerning the Middle East and Asia are often highly politicised, developing countries in Africa and many in Latin America tend to receive similar public...
“The Weight of ‘Change’? AFRICOM and the U.S. Presidential Elections" Pambazuka News, article by Associate Director Beth Tuckey
Over the past year, AFJN has done everything it can to raise awareness of the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. From policy analysis to advocacy on Capitol Hill to speaking at events, we are working to ensure that the voices of the Congolese people are not...
"Bronx Students Aid War Victims in Congo" New York Times City Room article quotes Bahati Ntama and cites AFJN.
Months after the highly disputed presidential elections in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe (Zanu-PF party) and Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC party) reached a power-sharing agreement on September 11th. Tsvangirai will become prime minister and the MDC party will...
AFJN stands in solidarity with the people of Angola as they participate in the first parliamentary election in 16 years. The election is a huge stride toward sustainable peace, democracy, and development that Angolans desire. After three years of preparation,...
As of today, the Congolese Army and the Rebel Army of the National Congress for People’s Defense (CNDP) are fighting on several fronts, among them the towns of Minova, Kirotshe, Bweremana, Kibirizi, Kikuku, and more. Once again, the Congolese government and the...