Africa Advocacy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/africa_advocacy/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:14:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Africa Advocacy Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/africa_advocacy/ 32 32 Dear Secretary Rubio: Don’t Close Embassies in Africa https://www.globalministries.org/dear-secretary-rubio-dont-close-embassies-in-africa/ Thu, 08 May 2025 16:14:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=59138 There is a concerning proposal to close several U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa, significantly reducing our diplomatic presence on the continent. The embassies targeted for closure include those in the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Eritrea, The … Read more

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]]> An Update on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) https://www.globalministries.org/an-update-on-the-situation-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:11:08 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58433 On January 23, 2025, the conflict between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo intensified when Rwanda deployed troops to support the M23 rebels, who were advancing toward Goma, the … Read more

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]]> Prayer Alert for Eastern Part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) https://www.globalministries.org/prayer-alert-for-eastern-part-of-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:58:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58426 From the All Africa Conference of Churches “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Dear Ecumenical Family, Greetings from the All Africa Conference of Churches. The AACC is requesting for … Read more

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]]> Africa 140 Years After the Berlin Conference: A Faith-Based Perspective on the Colonization of People, Resources, and Land https://www.globalministries.org/africa-140-years-after-the-berlin-conference-a-faith-based-perspective-on-the-colonization-of-people-resources-and-land/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:08:10 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58223 Wednesday February 26, 2025, 12pm-1:15pm Eastern Did you know that on February 26, 1885, European powers reached an agreement to divide Africa in an event known as the “Scramble for Africa”? By 1900, these powers had claimed nearly 90 percent … Read more

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]]> Partner Update: Mozambique Post-Election https://www.globalministries.org/partner-update-mozambique-post-election/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:27:01 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=57496 On October 24, the Mozambique election commission announced the election of Daniel Chapo from the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo) as the new President of Mozambique, with 70.7 percent of the votes. While this electoral outcome reflects the … Read more

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]]> Tell President Biden: Do Not Allow Our Tax Dollars to Fund Conflict in The Congo! https://www.globalministries.org/tell-president-biden-do-not-allow-our-tax-dollars-to-fund-conflict-in-the-congo/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:02:05 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=57265 Rwanda and Uganda, U.S. allies, have pursued a quarter century war of aggression and plunder against the Congolese people. They have invaded the Democratic Republic of Congo twice (1996 & 1998). The 1998 invasion triggered the deaths of 5.4 million … Read more

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]]> AACC Calls for Peaceful and Fair Elections in Mozambique https://www.globalministries.org/aacc-calls-for-peaceful-and-fair-elections-in-mozambique/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:31:30 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=57188 The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), as an Ecumenical body with 210-member churches across 43 African countries, calls for peaceful, transparent, and fair elections in the upcoming elections in Mozambique on the 9th of October 2024.  This important occasion, … Read more

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]]> Statements on Climate Change and Peace from the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) https://www.globalministries.org/statements-on-climate-change-and-peace-from-the-all-africa-conference-of-churches-aacc/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:40:46 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55883 Jump to the statement on Peace in Africa  AACC STATEMENT ON THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN KENYA AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTRIES   We, the members of the General Committee of the All Africa Conference of Churches met in Nairobi, Kenya … Read more

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]]> All Africa Conference of Churches Male Champion for Gender Justice receives the 2024 Women of Substance Award for promoting Gender Equality in Malawi https://www.globalministries.org/aacc-male-champion-for-gender-justice-receives-the-2024-women-of-substance-award-for-promoting-gender-equality-in-malawi/ Thu, 09 May 2024 16:10:15 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55372 Originally shared by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) here. With the intention of empowering men to be at the forefront of ending Gender Based Violence, the AACC in 2020 established the Male champions for Gender Justice platform in … Read more

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]]> All Africa Conference of Churches New Campaign Against Gender Based Violence https://www.globalministries.org/all-africa-conference-of-churches-new-campaign-against-gender-based-violence/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:29:56 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54161 This article was originally shared by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) here. “The Agenda 2063; The Africa we want; envisages a non-sexist Africa, where girls and boys can reach their full potential, and where men and women contribute … Read more

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