Executive Director Rev. Fr. Nelson Adjei-Bediako, a member of the Society of African Missions (SMA), was appointed Executive Director to the Africa Faith and Justice Network in January 2021. From January 2018 – December 2020, Fr. Nelson was the Local Superior of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2021For phone and virtual interviews contactLydia Andrews, Communications Managerlydia@afjn.org | 847-772-2305 Washington, DC – The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has appointed Rev. Nelson Adjei-Bediako, SMA as the new...
Dear Friend, The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is so grateful for your prayers and support this year. Together we have been able to do amazing things with our partners on the continent of Africa and here at home on behalf of justice. You have been with us...
On December 30, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP was featured in Pietro Scala’s “NEW GENERAL PROMOTER FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE” in Ordo Praedicatorum on his new positions for the Dominicans. Read the full article...
A Christmas Blessing from AFJN This season, let us reflect on all of God’s blessings and mercy on us as we prepare for our Savior’s birth. We are especially thankful for your continued generosity and support. We pray that your...
By Iman Mekonen Edited by Ntama Bahati The ongoing armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has displaced many people into neighboring countries. According to the Los Angeles Times, at least 45,000 Ethiopian — mostly Tigrayans — have fled to neighboring Sudan....
December 2, 2020By Mariah Omer, AFJN Intern Both the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prohibit the overthrow of democratically elected governments by the process of a coup. Did their response to the recent military coup...
By Iman MekonenEdited by Ntama Bahati Out of the 193 total United Nations (UN) Member states, 54 represent African countries. Only four women representing their own countries have addressed its General Assembly. This is an important forum for a head of state to not...
