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In the News – AFJN Senior Fellow Patrick Egwu’s Article Featured in Global Sisters Report

On May 21, 2026, AFJN-Nigeria shared ASO News’ coverage of the Press Conference for Women Religious in Nigeria on their Instagram page.

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Ebola: Prevention, Trust, and the Case for Preparedness

This article draws on two U.S.-based awareness briefings intended to encourage international solidarity with affected communities. As…

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Event: The 2026 Ebola Outbreak – Understanding the Crisis

The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA) invite you to “The 2026 Ebola Outbreak – Understanding the Crisis” online event on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 am ET (Washington, DC). This event is free and open to the public. Registration requested.

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In the News – Press Conference on Nigerian Women Representation in Governance Video Featured in ASO News

On May 21, 2026, AFJN-Nigeria shared ASO News’ coverage of the Press Conference for Women Religious in Nigeria on their Instagram page.

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In the News – WEP Press Conference Video Coverage in The Catholic Voyage-Africa

On May 12, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment Project Press Conference on Women Representation in Nigeria was covered in The Catholic Voyage-Africa.

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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in ACI AFRICA

On May 11, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Abah Anthony John’s “Catholic Officials Concerned About Women’s Marginalization in Nigerian Politics, Call for Inclusive Governance” article in ACI Africa.

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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Radio Nigeria Abuja

On May 8, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Kelvin Nwabueze’s “LP Committed To Increasing Women Participation In Politics – Nenadi Usman” article in Radio Nigeria Abuja.

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In the News – AFJN Nigeria Press Conference on Nigeria Women Representation in Governance Featured on Notre Dame Catholic Media

On May 6, 2026, Notre Dame Catholic Media featured segments of the May 5th press conference on inclusive representation held by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), AFJN-Nigeria, and the Dominicans for Justice and Peace.

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In the News – AFJN Featured in The Sun

On May 4, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Tokunbo2’s “Financial constraints disenfranchising women in politics – Benani Usman” article in The Sun.

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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Media 360 Impact

On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Ameh Gabriel F.’s “Nenadi Usman: Money Politics, Weak Female Support Hindering Women’s Electoral Success in Nigeria” article in Media 360 Impact.

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In the News – AFJN Featured in The Nation Newspaper

On May 6, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Musa Umar Bologi’s “2027: Women group urges swift passage of special seats bill” article in The Nation Newspaper.

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In the News – AFJN Featured in News Agency of Nigeria

On May 6, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Emmanuel Oloniruha’s “2027: Christian group urges reforms for women’s political inclusion” article in News Agency of Nigeria.

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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Leadership

On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Igho Oyoyo’s “2027: Coalition Demands Special Seats For Women” article in Leadership.

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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Punch

On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Solomon Odeniyi’s “Women group urges passage of special seats bill” article in Punch.

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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in THISDAY

On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Adedayo Akinwale’s “2027: Reverend Sisters, CSOs Demand Structured, Enforceable Actions that Guarantee Inclusive Governance” article in THISDAY.

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In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in Peoples Gazette on Female Representation

On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in the “Christian group urges reforms for women’s inclusion in politics” article in Peoples Gazette. The article quotes Sr. Eucharia Maudeke, SNDdeN, AFJN WEP Coordinator and Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, AFJN WEP Consultant who have been working on empowering women religious in Nigeria since 2016.

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Leaders on Mission: Building a Culture of Hope Panel Featuring Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers

AFJN Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers will be speaking on a panel this year for the Executive Directors Network In-Service Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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AFJN Walks with the Camino of Maryland in Support of the Day of the African Child

You are invited to join AFJN on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 for a ONE DAY WALK with the Camino of Maryland in support of the “Day of The African Child” (June 16).

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In the News – Dr. Rogers Quoted in The Calabash Newspaper

On April 20, 2026, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, was quoted in James Tamba Lebbie’s “AFJN Chief Urges Global Leaders to Integrate Faith into Africa’s Development Agenda at Brussels Summit” article in The Calabash Newspaper.

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In the News – Dr. Rogers Quoted in Truth Media

On April 17, 2026, Dr. Rogers was quoted in James Tamba Lebbie’s “At Brussels summit, AFJN leader urges policymakers to take faith seriously in shaping Africa’s future” article in Truth Media.

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