No United States (US) president has publicly acknowledged the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) -which has claimed an estimated 10 million lives, roughly equivalent to the entire population of countries like Sweden, Hungary, or Honduras –...
Believing that the Congolese people hold the key to resolving the ongoing conflict, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) continues to serve as a neutral voice – empowering communities in eastern Congo to choose peace by embracing the country’s rich ethnic...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) partners with AFJN-Uganda on many of these initiatives through the generosity and prayer of our members, donors, funders, and supporters. We thank you making possible these stories to share. By Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru,...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) warmly invites you to “The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Annual Memorial Mass” on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00 am EST. This sacred gathering honors the profound contributions and enduring legacy of our late...
On July 18, AFJN was mentioned as a partner in Ivy Priscilla Setordjie’s article “Amewuga: Border town takes bold stand against human trafficking, child marriage, and modern slavery” featured in Adom Online. Read it here:...
Washington, DC – Friday, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda (Rwanda), facilitated by the United States of America (US), signed the “Peace Agreement between the [DRC] and [Rwanda]” marking the...
On June 4, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was one of over 40 organization that signed on to the Center for Civilians in Conflict’s letter to Members of Congress calling for an end in arm sales to the United Arab Emirates in light of their support to...
On June 3, AFJN was one hundreds of organizations that sent a letter to the Senate urging members to opposing the “One Big Beautiful Bill” due to its funding cuts that would eliminate healthcare, create food insecurity, and deepen poverty especially around...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, along with Caritas Internationalis, Jubilee USA Network, and other organizations are highlighting the impact of debt on struggling nations. This Jubilee Year of Hope we are working together to raise awareness of the continuing...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has taken a firm stand against Section 112105 of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which proposes a 5% excise tax on international remittances. As part of our mission to promote just US-Africa policy, we oppose this measure...
