AFJN News, Articles, and Information
On October 10, 2024, Fr. Barwendé Sané, SJ, Africa Faith and Justice Network Senior Fellow was quoted in Oumarou Konate's article "Burkina: Father Barwendé Sané relies on agriculture to restore peace" in Minute.bf on the recent workshop on sustainable peace in Burkina...
On October 10, AFJN was featured in Doreen Ajiambo and Chris Herlinger's "ASEC uplifts 'entire communities' in Africa in 25 years of educating sisters" article in Global Sisters Report. Read the full article:...
Land grabbing not only directly affects the livelihoods of rural communities but also diminishes the potential for foreign investment in these areas, further entrenching poverty. A fact-finding mission by AFJN in July 2024 uncovered a long-standing conflict in Ghana’s...
In Ghana, communities are taking proactive steps to protect their lands from foreign investors. On July 21, 2024, a significant meeting was held in Ziope, gathering 75 chiefs representing the 110 communities of the Ziope Traditional Area. This was the largest meeting...
In Cameroon, the absence of birth certificates sets countless lives on a precarious path, marked by struggles and hardships. This article delves into the harsh realities faced by families and individuals without proper identification and highlights the Africa Faith...
In August 2024, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) launched the "Unity Through Diversity" peacebuilding project in Goma, Eastern Congo. This initiative leverages music to promote peaceful coexistence and understanding among diverse ethnic groups. The project...
Background The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been afflicted by ethnic-based violence, particularly in its eastern regions of North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces. Since 1996, foreign powers have exploited ethnic tensions through neighboring...
On June 19, 2024, AFJN partnered with Aimable Mugisha and his music band, Amahoro Youth (Youth for Peace), to promote peaceful coexistence, unity and diversity while celebrating the 15th anniversary of this traditional Hutu tribe music band. AFJN message was read by...
On July 17, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), had the privilege of addressing the ministerial plenary at the 2024 United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-Level Segment in New York....