As we bid farewell to 2024, it is with a deep sense of gratitude and purpose that I reflect on the journey we have undertaken together as the Africa-Europe Faith & Justice Network (AEFJN). This year has been a testament to our unwavering commitment to justice,...
To avoid a climate catastrophe, we need to switch our oil and gas-based economy to sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind. Copper and cobalt play an important role in the production of electric motors and batteries. Both metals are mined in Zambia's...
"Instead of given priority to the production of food for the population, Ethiopia favours the production of biofuels and flowers for export." - Ulrich Delius, GfbV-Afrikareferent Fresh flowers are a billion-dollar business in which Africa has conquered a significant...
Recently, the United States excluded four African countries from AGOA trade preferences. What is AGOA and who benefits from it? AGOA - WHAT IS IT? AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) was launched by President Clinton in 2000 to promote trade and investment in...
The roundtable and networking lunch organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue on the theme of "Strategic Raw Materials for Energy Transition: New Partnership Opportunities between Europe and...
Do you envision a world where economic fairness prevails? Wondering how advocacy can translate into tangible change? Let's delve into the heart of our mission and explore the pathways we tread to champion Economic Justice across Africa. 🎯 Our Advocacy Objective:...
On the old trade routes through the Sahara, where caravans used to trade in salt and other coveted goods, a lively human, arms and drug trade by criminal gangs is flourishing today. THE SAHEL-THE POOR HOUSE OF AFRICA The Sahel countries are the former French colonies...
Abstract Food security, defined by the interplay of availability, accessibility, and affordability, is a persistent global challenge exacerbated by climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and inequities in trade systems. Food sovereignty, as a foundational human...
Rome, 10 October 2024 MANIFESTO We, Civil Society Organisations of Catholic inspiration belonging to the Forum Roma, who every day and all over the world encourage the welcome and inclusion of vulnerable people in order to make the world more and more a common home,...
Introduction In a world facing the ever-growing impacts of climate change, the concept of relational sustainability becomes increasingly vital. This holistic approach emphasizes the connections between individuals, communities, and nature, promoting deep, authentic,...
Introduction The country’s rich agro-ecological diversity, enables farmers to grow a wide variety of crops such as sorghum, millet, maize, cassava, beans, sweet potatoes, bananas, vegetables among others. These crops not only play a crucial role in ensuring food...
SUMMARY: Created in 1999, WHO prequalification ensures that essential medicines comply with WHO standards of quality, safety and efficacy. In so doing, this prequalification facilitates the work of National Regulatory Authorities, which lack the resources, for example...
In the heart of Africa, where climate change is wreaking havoc on communities already grappling with water scarcity and desertification, a humble tree is emerging as a beacon of hope: the moringa tree. Originating from the foothills of the Himalayas, the moringa tree,...
Here in North Africa, our concrete commitment to the most vulnerable - our brothers and sisters in situations of exploitation and all kinds of trafficking - is lived out in the simplest and most discreet ways, following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, because we are...
Dear Members and Friends of the Africa Europe Faith & Justice Network, As we celebrate the joyous season of Christmas and welcome the New Year, we are reminded of the words of Isaiah 9:6: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be...
Introduction Purpose of our meeting Find a common ground among us in order to speak with one voice and representing the whole society. To speak especially in favour of the voiceless majority of our nation To help building up a social conscience To seek professional...
As we bid farewell to 2024, it is with a deep sense of gratitude and purpose that I reflect on the journey we have undertaken together as the Africa-Europe Faith & Justice Network (AEFJN). This year has been a testament to our unwavering commitment to justice,...
Almost all countries of the former colonial empire severed their ties with France. Russia often took on the role of a protecting power. French presence in Africa The emergence of the French colonial empire began in the 16th century and developed over the centuries...
What we read about Africa in the media is mostly problem news: Wars, climate catastrophes, corruption. But Africa has seen many positive developments in recent decades. Here are some examples Economic growth In recent years, the continent has experienced remarkable...
