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...
On August 5, AFJN welcomed Ambassador Jean Bosco Barege of the Republic of Burundi and his team to our office for a rich exchange on humanitarian diplomacy, cultural engagement, and renewed collaboration to promote peace and deeper US-Burundi understanding....
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...
Threads of Peace May 24, 20251:00 – 5:00 PM EDT (US/Canada) The White House Grounds15th and E St NW, Washington, DC 20500 Register Here Join Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, as he speaks during the “Threads of...
On April 18, 2025, AFJN is joining Maryknoll’s Office for Global Concerns for their annual Good Friday “Way of the Cross for Peace & Justice.” This outdoor event begins at noon (12:00 pm EDT) at the National Archives at 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW,...
Join Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, as he speaks on the panel of “Voices of People of Africa and African Descent: Addressing Present Challenges to Equality and Non-Discrimination” a hybrid event held on April...
