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...
By: Steven Nabieu Rogers, PhD, AFJN Executive Director Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a significant day marking the emancipation of enslaved Africans in the United States. This day serves as a poignant reminder of our collective history, marked by the brutal...
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 (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...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was interviewed on the May 21, 2025 podcast Background Briefing with Ian Masters on what some call the “Oval Office Ambush of South Africa’s President”. Listen to the full...
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...
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...
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 8, 2025 International Women’s Day: Advocating for Women’s Dignity and Rights in Africa Washington, DC – Today, the Catholic Task Force on Africa (CTFA), a group of organizations and individuals collaborating on just US-Africa relations...
