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A Declaration: Africa, Remember Who You Are

May 27, 2020

Sign the Declaration! On May 25, 2020, Africa’s Liberation Day, the Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR), urged Africans on the continent and in the diasporas to wake up and claim…

CALAR – A Declaration: Africa Remember Who You Are

May 24, 2020

The Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR) is a collaborative initiative of numerous groups on the continent and in the diasporas. We invite faith-based groups, civil society organizations, individuals…

Africa Renewal – A Declaration: Africa, Remember Who You Are – Prayer Event

May 22, 2020

Held on May 25, 2020. The event is now closed.

Déclaration de la Coalition pour la Libération et le Renouveau de l’Afrique

May 22, 2020

25 mai, 2020 Salut et paix à vous ! Veuillez trouver ci-dessous la déclaration de la Coalition pour la libération et le Renouveau de l’Afrique (COLIRA), exhortant la diaspora et les…

Africa Renewal: A Prayer of Gratitude, Repentance and Commitment

May 22, 2020

Thanksgiving We give thanks to God our Creator for abundant blessings bestowed on Mama Africa and her children, rich fertile lands, mineral resources, diverse plants and animals, and lush tropical…

Prière pour le Renouveau de L’Afrique, Action de Grâces, Demande de Pardon et Engagement

May 22, 2020

Action de grâces Nous disons merci à Dieu notre Créateur pour les grâces abondantes répandues sur notre Mère Afrique et sur tous ses enfants : pour les terres fertiles et riches,…

Take Action! Stop Rent Increases During Covid-19

May 13, 2020

On May 8, 2020 the Africa Faith and Justice Network sent a letter to Congress asking for a moratorium on rental increases since tenants are not able to shop around…

Letter to Congress: COVID-19 Moratorium on Rents Increase

May 12, 2020

On May 8, 2020 the Africa Faith and Justice Network sent a letter to Congress asking for a moratorium on rental increases due to the economic burdens caused by COVID-19.…

In the News – AFJN Nigeria WEP Press Conference Coverage in Catholic Television of Nigeria

May 8, 2020

On May 7, 2026, Catholic Television of Nigeria covered the May 5th press conference on inclusive representation held by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), AFJN-Nigeria, and the Dominicans…

AFJN eBulletin | April 2020

April 30, 2020

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Comboni Missionaries highlight AFJN’s work on children’s rights in Nigeria

April 28, 2020

The Comboni Missionaries, an AFJN Organizational Members, featured a story about our work on child protection in Nigeria. In the article “Africa Faith and Justice Network: An international organization is…

United Nations Report Calls for $1 Trillion in Debt Cancelation

April 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 24, 2020 Washington DC –  The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report released Thursday is calling for $1 Trillion in debt cancelation. The report “underlines…

Interfaith Coalition to The International Monetary Fund – Countries Need Urgent Debt Relief, Restructuring, and Aid Amid Covid-19 Crisis

March 24, 2020

March 24, 2020 The Africa Faith & Justice Network co-signed Jubilee USA Network‘s interfaith letter sent to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on March 23, 2020. In the letter, interfaith…

Pray with Us in Solidarity with the Pope and those around the World on the Feast of St. Joseph!

March 19, 2020

AFJN prayed a Rosary and celebrated Mass on the Feast of St. Joseph, with our brothers and sisters around the world. Thank you you everyone who was able to pray…

In the News: AFJN Quoted NCR Article Following Killing of Nigeria Priests

September 18, 2019

AFJN’s Women’s Empowerment Coordinators, Sr. Eucharia Madueke was quoted in Patrick Egwu’s article “Nigerians seek security after killing of priests” for the National Catholic Reporter on September 18, 2019. The article highlights AFJN’s “public witnessing against killings in Nigeria” in a national day of public prayer and calling for urgent action to stop the violence.

AFJN referenced in the International Institute for Counter Terrorism

January 13, 2019

On January 13, 2019, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was referenced in Dr. Shaul Shay’s article “Egypt and the CEN-SAD counterterrorism” in International Institute for Counter Terrorism. Read the…

In the News: AFJN Exe. Director Aniedi Okure was on Straight Talk Africa

May 2, 2018

AFJN Exe. Director Aniedi Okure was on Straight Talk Africa

AFJN-Nigeria International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking Event Featured in Global Sisters Report

February 6, 2018

On February 6, 2018, Teresa Anyabuike’s article “Advocacy on human trafficking” in Global Sisters Report highlighted the Africa Faith and Justice Network – Nigeria’s events against human trafficking on the…

AFJN featured in Enough on Conflict Minerals

October 30, 2014

On October 30, 2014, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in the Enough Team’s article “Open Letter on Conflict Minerals” in Enough. Read the full article here: https://enoughproject.org/reports/open-letter-dodd-frank-october-2014

AFJN Featured in San Francisco Bay View: National Black Newspaper

July 21, 2012

On July 7, 2012, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in Mary Ratcliff’s article “U.S. cuts aid to Rwanda for destabilizing Congo” featured in the San Francisco Bay…