Continental Issues
Press Release: AFJN Calls on Congress for US Action Against Rwanda’s Violation of Territorial Integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Washington, DC – On January 31, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) issued a call to action, sending a letter “Urgent Call for U.S. Action Against Rwanda’s Violation of DRC’s Territorial Integrity” to the United States (US) Secretary of State, and members of Congress. The letter appeals for immediate U.S. intervention to alleviate the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), sparked by worsening hostilities between the DRC armed forces and the Rwandan army allied to the M23 armed group. This crisis has intensified following M23’s takeover of Goma and expansion into South Kivu, prompting AFJN to warn of a looming “grave and humanitarian crisis” if the U.S. does not act.
AFJN’s Urgent Call for U.S. Action Against Rwanda’s Violation of DRC’s Territorial Integrity
We are writing to bring to your attention the grave humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the Rwandan government has been violating the country’s territorial integrity. The Rwandan military has been using the March 23 (M23) rebel group, a Congolese Tutsi-led movement, to occupy key areas, including the recent occupation of North Kivu capital, Goma on January 23, 2025. This is the latest in a series of violent aggressions since M23 resumed its armed conflict against the DRC in early 2022.
Press Statement – AFJN Urges President Trump to Uphold Commitments
On January 20, 2025, (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day) President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be sworn into the Office of the President of the United States (US) of America as the 47th President. Many in the African and immigrant communities have expressed concern around President Trump’s immigration priorities and global policies. Ahead of the Inauguration, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (a Catholic nonprofit organization focused on US-Africa policies) issued the following statement, in the hope that President Trump will assuage some of these concerns during his Inaugural Address:
In the News: AFJN featured in National Catholic Reporter
On December 23, 2024 Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN was one of several religious quoted in Chris Herlinger’s “In a strife-filled world, sisters find hope in Advent” article featured in National Catholic Reporter.
In the News: Sr. Eucharia featured in Global Sisters Report
On November 4, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment Coordinator, was one of several religious quoted in Chris Herlinger, Doreen Ajiambo, and Rhina Guidos’ article “For sisters outside the US, the ‘stakes are high’ in 2024 election” featured Global Sisters Report.
In the News: Sr. Eucharia Quoted in Global Sisters Report on the 2024 Election
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, was quoted in Chris Herlinger, Doreen Ajiambo and Rhina Guidos’s November 4, 2024 article “For sisters outside the US, the ‘stakes are high’ in 2024 election” featured in Global Sisters Report.
In the News: AFJN Senior Fellow Sane in minute.bf
On July 2, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was quoted in Aleja Hertzler-McCain’s article “Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoffs”.
In the News: AFJN featured in Global Sisters Report on Sister Empowerment
On October 10, AFJN was featured in Doreen Ajiambo and Chris Herlinger’s “ASEC uplifts ‘entire communities’ in Africa in 25 years of educating sisters” article in Global Sisters Report.
Land Grabbing and Lost Livelihoods: The Case of the Weta Traditional Area of Ghana’s Volta Region
Land grabbing not only directly affects the livelihoods of rural communities but also diminishes the potential for…
Empowering Communities: Land Grabbing Awareness in Ziope and Agodormi
In Ghana, communities are taking proactive steps to protect their lands from foreign investors. On July 21,…
The Vital Record System: Breaking the Cycle of Corruption and Unlocking Opportunities in Cameroon
In Cameroon, the absence of birth certificates sets countless lives on a precarious path, marked by struggles…
In the News: AFJN’s Fr. Okure Featured in Vanguard on GMOs
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Gabriel Ewepu’s article “GMOs not panacea to hunger in Nigeria – HOMEF” in Vanguard” on July 31, 2024.
AFJN Executive Director Addresses High-Level UN-ECOSOC Segment on the Land Grabbing in Africa
On July 17, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), had the privilege of addressing the ministerial plenary at the 2024 United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-Level Segment in New York. The theme of the general debate was “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: delivering sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.”
In the News: Dr. Rogers Quoted in La Croix International
On July 16, Dr. Rogers was quoted in Mark Pattison’s article “US bishops announce staff cuts targeting…
In the News: Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers on AYV Sierra Leone
While recognizing that business is important to Sierra Leone’s growth, the “focus on policies [must be done] in such a way that […] natural resources” are protected keeping in mind that “[w]e cannot multiply this land […] so we have to make sure that we protect it, and that’s the main job that we do” said Dr. Rogers
The Suffering Church in Africa: How Africans in the Diaspora Can Respond
The goal of this panel discussion is to explore, in brief,
the suffering of the African Church, to create the awareness of this
suffering in the minds of Africans in the diaspora and to explore
ways they can respond.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit “Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All” an in-person event.
Kanuwloe: How Land Grabbing is displacing and impoverishing one Rural Community in Ghana’s Volta Region
Through AFJN’s work, awareness has been raised in several communities in Ghana over the years. With support from our members, grantors and local partners, AFJN’s advocacy continues to play a crucial role in reversing the risk that undermines domestic efforts in increasing food production and food security for Africa’s vulnerable.
Civil Society Policy Forum Event on Governance Reform
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).
