by Jacques Bahati | Nov 30, 2022
(To read the full report with analysis click here or to read the summarized version with activity pictures click here) Ghana, which has been one of West Africa’s most politically stable countries since its independence from British rule, is facing another form of...
by Alex Hoyt | Nov 30, 2022
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN spoke on a panel about her advocacy training work coordinating the AFJN Women Empowerment Project in Africa. The multi-day event, which took place from October 26-28, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya, brought...
by Rev. Rocco Puopolo, SX | Nov 30, 2022
Mary C. Furlong recently died at age 85. She was a remarkable person of superior intellect, curiosity, activism, personal warmth, humor and care who was a great humanitarian, educator, philanthropist and friend of the Africa Faith and Justice Network. Originally from...
by Jacques Bahati | Nov 30, 2022
A fish farm project has turned into a nightmare for the people of Gbabgavuinu and Torgodo. Huawei Agriculture Development Center (HADC), a Chinese agriculture company registered in Asutuare in Eastern Region/Ghana, used heavy-duty equipment to build a T-shaped water...
by Jacques Bahati | Nov 30, 2022
Who Polluted Kelor and Kolor Water Streams? The people of Kelorkpo (in North Tongu in Battor) are facing a devastating challenge: pollution of their water streams: Kelor and Kolor. The two streams important to their livelihoods are allegedly contaminated by runoff...
by Lydia Andrews | Nov 28, 2022
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 28, 2022 Cardinal Baawobr’s Passing Reverberates Throughout Africa and World Washington, DC – Today Vatican News announced the passing of Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr on November 27, 2022 in Rome. Cardinal Baawobr, bishop of Wa...
by Lydia Andrews | Nov 23, 2022
Join Africa Faith and Justice Network, the Advocacy Network for Africa, Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace & Dignity, and American Friends Service Committee for a webinar on Friday, December 9th. Ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, a sterling...
by Elian Romano Brandt | Nov 22, 2022
On November 21, 2022, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s coordinator of the Women Empowerment Project Sr. Eucharia Madueke was interviewed by Valentine Iwenwanne on gender-based violence in Nigeria. The article “Nigerian nuns raise awareness on rape,...
by Elian Romano Brandt | Nov 17, 2022
On November 16, 2022, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Executive Director Dr. Steven Rogers was interviewed by Mwiza Munthali in AfricaNow! “Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) dissects the major...
by Jacques Bahati | Nov 16, 2022
As part of President Biden’s US-Africa Leaders Summit this December, it is imperative that the agenda includes Africa’s long standing call for the United Nations (UN) Security Council Reform for the US to “demonstrate [its] enduring commitment to Africa”. In the...
