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Press Statement – Direct Filing Here to Stay with an Invitation for States to Join

June 4, 2024

On May 30th, “U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Announce Direct File as Permanent Free Tax Filing Option, All 50 States and D.C. Invited to Join in Filing Season 2025” in their press release. The Africa Faith and Justice Network, was one of the 256 organizations who signed the Coalition for Free and Fair Filing’s letter calling to expand and make permanent the IRS Direct File. 

AFJN eBulletin | May 2024

May 31, 2024

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In the News: Jacques Bahati on WPFW 89.3 FM

May 30, 2024

On May 29, Africa Faith and Justice Network Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati was on “The Centrality of Congo to Black Liberation” on WPFW 89.3 FM in Washington, DC.

In the News: AFJN Exe. Dir. on Background Briefing with Ian Masters

May 30, 2024

On May 29, 2024 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was interviewed on Background Briefing with Ian Masters’ “Today’s Election in South Africa as a Referendum on the ANC”.

Africa Day 2024: Reflections on Unity and Economic Independence

May 24, 2024

But while Africa is growing fast, it is not growing together. Pan-African solidarity has given way to national self-interest, putting the continent at crossroads and undermining its progress.

AFJN Mourns the Passing of Sr. Teresita Weind, SNDdeN

May 3, 2024

AFJN Mourns the Passing of Sr. Teresita Weind, SNDdeN – Memorial Mass, Saturday, May 11, 2024 Cincinnati, OH

Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit

May 1, 2024

Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit “Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All” an in-person event.

Civil Society Policy Forum Event on Governance Reform

April 3, 2024

The Africa Faith and Justice Network, Center for Accountability and Rule of Law, Ghana Integrity Initiative, and Jubilee USA Network invite you to “Governance Reform Through Transparency: The Role of Civil Society in Combatting Corruption” on April 18, 2024 from 11:15 am – 12:45 pm EDT (USA & Canada).

Happy Easter!

March 30, 2024

Happy Easter from Africa Faith and Justice Network

Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN Presents at United Nations Parallel Event

March 19, 2024

On March 16, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, AFJN Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, presented at the United Nations’ parallel event “An Intergenerational Panel: Confronting Poverty Through Diverse Lenses” at the invitation…

2023 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities

March 1, 2024

Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities

AFJN Exe. Dir. Rogers on Straight Talk Africa

March 1, 2024

On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on “Why Does Russia Need Africa?” Straight Talk Africa.

AFJN Urges Senegal Government to Honor February Election Date

February 7, 2024

The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal’s President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.

In the News: AFJN Exe. Dir. on VOA’s Africa 54 about Sierra Leone Former President’s Treason Charge

January 8, 2024

In the News: On January 5, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was interviewed by Esther Githui-Ewart on Voice of America’s Africa 54 “Analysis: Former Sierra Leone President Koroma Charged with Treason.”

AFJN Exe. Dir. Interviewed on Go Forth Podcast

January 5, 2024

On January 4, 2024, AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was interviewed on Go Forth, a podcast by the U.S. Catholic Mission Association.

AFJN eBulletin | December 2023

December 29, 2023

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Compliments of the Season from the AFJN Family to You

December 24, 2023

Compliments of the Season. Merry Christmas!

Giving Tuesday – Consider Giving to AFJN

November 28, 2023

Consider giving to Africa Faith and Justice Network this Giving Tuesday

Happy Thanksgiving from AFJN

November 22, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving from AFJN

AFJN Joins 131 Others Calling for Temporary Protected Status for the DRC

November 10, 2023

On November 9, 2023, AFJN was one of 131 organizations and leaders who sent a letter to President Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Secretary Mayorkas calling for them “to designate the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [due to the] escalating armed conflicts [that] have further aggravated a dire humanitarian crisis”.