by Jacques Bahati | Aug 29, 2024
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.... by Jacques Bahati | Aug 21, 2024
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... by Jacques Bahati | Aug 20, 2024
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... by Lydia Andrews | Jul 31, 2024
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.... by Lydia Andrews | Jul 17, 2024
On July 16, Dr. Rogers was quoted in Mark Pattison’s article “US bishops announce staff cuts targeting anti-poverty program” in La Croix International. To read the full article click here:... by Lydia Andrews | Jul 3, 2024
On July 2, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was quoted in Aleja Hertzler-McCain’s article “Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoffs”. The article was... by Lydia Andrews | Jul 1, 2024
In June, AFJN’s Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, was interviewed on Wake Up Sierra Leone on AYV Sierra Leone about the work of AFJN. Dr. Rogers emphasized efforts to raise awareness about the harmful effects of land grabbing. By empowering local people... by Lydia Andrews | Jun 13, 2024
On Juneteenth, June 19, 2024, at noon EDT (USA and Canada) join the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) in the Celebration of the Eucharist as we reflect on Christ as the Source of our true freedom. The Celebrant is... by Oluwakemi Adedoyin | Jun 8, 2024
The goal of this panel discussion is to explore, in brief, the suffering of the African Church, to create the awareness of this suffering in the minds of Africans in the diaspora. Panelists Bishop Evelio Menjivar (Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington) Her... by Lydia Andrews | Jun 4, 2024
For Immediate ReleaseJune 4, 2024 Direct Filing Here to Stay with an Invitation for States to Join Washington, DC – On May 30th, “U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Announce Direct File as Permanent Free Tax Filing Option, All 50 States and D.C. Invited... 