By: Steven Nabieu Rogers, PhD Today, we remember the Ugandan Martyrs, a group of 45 young men who were executed between 1885 and 1887 in the Kingdom of Buganda, now part of Uganda. They were killed on the orders of King Mwanga II, who saw Christianity as a threat to...
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...
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...
Image Attribution: Zebra48bo, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons For Immediate ReleaseApril 21, 2025 AFJN Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis Washington, DC – Today, the Catholic Church mourns the loss of the...
An Easter Reflection for Africa As the African sun rises on Easter morning, we are reminded of the vibrant colors and rhythms of life. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a symbol of hope and renewal in the midst of our challenges and struggles. In many...
As we begin Holy Week: We pray for an end to conflicts and violence, that peace may flourish, and justice may prevail, bringing stability and security to all. We pray for wisdom and discernment for leaders, and for unity and compassion within communities, that all may...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, a member of the Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA), sent the “Call for Action on Mineral Traceability and Conflict Financing in Eastern DRC” letter to the PPA Leadership Team, urging them to...
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...
