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AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques, Bahati Ntama has published paper referenced in The Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt article
On April 24th, 2019, Andy Storey published an article in The Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt titled “Structural violence and the struggle for state power in Rwanda”. AFJN’s policy analyst Jacques, Bahati Ntama and Beth Tuckey’s Febuary 21st, 2008 paper “Rwanda and the War on Terrorism. Foreign Policy in Focus” was referenced in…
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AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke mentioned in Global Sisters Report
During a recent Global Sisters Report planning forum in Kansas City, Missouri, we stood in circle and tossed around a GSR stress ball while sharing a word or a phrase about what being part of this unique publication means to us. Words like “rewarding,” “grateful” and “inspiring” came up.
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One Year in Office: Ethiopian Prime Minister Sets the Standard for African Leadership
Since becoming Prime Minister of Ethiopia on April 2, 2018, Dr. Abiy Ahmed has made monumental reforms to the country in only his first year in office. Before he became Prime Minister, Ethiopia was on the brink of turmoil, as there had been a state of emergency declared, and there were constant massive protests by…
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Report by OAKLAND INSTITUTE Exposes Land Grab and Wrong Solution to Food Insecurity in the Dem .Rep. of Congo
Press Release, Oakland, CA—The establishment and collapse of the Bukanga Lonzo agro-industrial park pilot in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in numerous land rights violations and human rights abuses, pollution and health hazards, misspent funds, charges of embezzlement and corruption, and legal action, according to a new report, The Bukanga Lonzo Debacle…
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President Trump delays deportation of Liberians and South Sudanese
Yesterday March 28, President Trump extended for 12 months the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED ) status of our brother and sisters from Liberia who reside in the United States. This is a reversal of his earlier decision taken on March 27, 2018 to start deporting them after March 31, 2019. In addition, on March 8,…
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The Moving story of Kindness after Cyclone Idai’s devastation in Zimbabwe
The devastating aftermaths of Cyclone Idai which affected Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi caused many individuals, organizations and countries to extend humanitarian and financial support to the people. In the midst of many humanitarian acts of service, one elderly lady’s contribution has particularly stood out profoundly and rightly so. This elderly woman in response to the…
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U.S. – Africa Relations Hearing
On 26th March 2019, the Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN) team (Pictured with Congresswoman Karen Bass, in blue) attended the congressional hearing titled “Looking Forward: US-Africa Relations” by the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. We want to offer a brief summary and commentary of what was said….
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Press Release: Violent tensions at Feronia’s oil palm plantations in the DR Congo
This Saturday, 16 March 2019, military forces fired live bullets at villagers from Bolombo and Wamba in the municipality of Mwingi, and from Bokala-wamba, within the Lokutu oil palm plantation concession area of the Canadian company Feronia Inc, in Tshopo Province, in teh Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The incident follows weeks of growing…
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Was the Mugabe regime better than Mnangagwa’s?
Zimbabwe recently went through a change in government. In 2017, Robert Mugabe militarily removed via a coup that instated Emmerson Mnangagwa as the new president. The people of Zimbabwe were hopeful that Mnangagwa would restore democracy to the country, contrary to Mugabe’s violent and repressive rule, but the country is now experiencing an economic crisis…
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Special Message on this 2019 International Women’s day
On this International Women’s day, we join with the world to celebrate all women. We recognize and acknowledge the enormous and invaluable contributions they make and roles they play in the sustenance and advancement of life in every society. Today, we especially celebrate women on the continent of Africa without whom the continent would not…
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Is the United States Africa Command’s military exercise “Flintlock 2019” Relevant?
When the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) was established in 2007, the White House announced that this military operation would “enhance our efforts to bring peace and security to the people of Africa and promote our common goals of development, health, education, democracy, and economic growth.” However, critics (including AFJN) have long argued that it…
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Wars in Africa are in line with neocolonialism
Is the United States and Europe’s war on terrorism masking another kind of war? “Shadow War in the Sahara”, an Al Jazeera documentary eloquently answers this question. We encourage you to see this mind-numbing documentary. If you feel moved by what you learned, tell a friend to tell a friend to watch it. This is…
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Urgent Call to Renew the Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese and Liberian in the US!
Africa Faith and Justice Network recently sent a letter to over 50 members of Congress, urging them to send a letter to Homeland Security to extend the Temporary Protected Status of those from South Sudan and Liberia. We also asked them to extend the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act to allow Liberian’s immigration status to…
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Interfaith request for 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan
Dear Secretary Nielsen, We the 211undersigned leaders of diverse faith communities and 97faith-based organizations call on you to extend for 18 months and redesignate Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for South Sudan. Our request is rooted in the morals and values of our faiths: we welcome, protect, and offer hospitality to those in need and…
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Struggle for Oil Fuels Ongoing Human Rights Abuses in South Sudan
More than five months have passed since the signing of a peace deal between the government of President Salva Kiir and the supporters of previously ousted Vice-President Riek Machar and other opposition groups. Yet conflicts and horrific human rights abuses continue, including forcible displacements, civilian killings, and mass rapes, according to a new report to…
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2018 End of Year Report: We continue to produce practical results
This past year was unique and special in many ways. Your support over the years made it possible for AFJN to reach a landmark – 35 years of advocacy and education for transformation. The 35th anniversary celebration provided an opportunity to showcase AFJN’s accomplishments in the US and Africa, and the coalition it has built…
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Protesters in Sudan demand Omar al-Bashir to step down after 30 years in power
Sudan has drawn a lot of media attention in the past few months because of ongoing public protests across the country. The protests broke out on December 19, 2019 initially as result of the tripling of the price of bread. The country is currently faced with severe economic decline which has led to a steep…
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Botswana’s Ex-spy chief arrested on tax evasion charges, a lesson for Africa
Isaac Kgosi was walking out of the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Botswana when he was approached by waiting security agents who had a warrant for his arrest. They preceded to hand him the warrant and handcuff him, all the while this was being recorded and later shared on social media for the masses…
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Italy accuses France for mass African migration to Europe
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio has accused France of creating poverty in Africa and causing mass migration to Europe as a result. The Interior Minister Matteo Salvini stated that, “The migrant problem has many causes. In Africa, some take away wealth from the people and the Continent. France is certainly among them. Italy…
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Collectively we must work to end the madness of Slavery and Human trafficking
On the Calendar of the liturgy of the Catholic Church we remember and celebrates today February 8th Josephine Bakhita, a former slave who as a child was sold by her kidnappers to Arab slave traders. Josephine Bakhita was born in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan. As a slave she was…
