AFJN News, Articles, and Information
The Africa Faith and Justice Network National Coordinator for the Women Empowerment Project - Nigeria Sr. Bernadette Eyewan Okure, SHCJ was quoted in Cleopatra Eki’s May 15, 2025 article “Groups, clergy unite to combat child labour, domestic servitude in Nigeria” in...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, was quoted in Doreen Ajiambo’s May 15, 2025 article “Sisters in Africa urge Pope Leo XIV to uphold Francis' commitment against trafficking” featured in National...
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 beloved...
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...
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, Washington, DC. For...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Cleopatra Eki’s article “Groups pledge to tackle child labour, domestic servitude in Lagos” in The Guardian on April 15, 2025. Read the full article here: ...
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 take a clear...