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In the News – WEP Life Skills Training Featured in AFJN-Nigeria
On September 29, 2026, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project life skills training was featured in the “AFJN-Nigeria empowers adolescent girls through life skills and community protection training in Ebonyi State” article featured in AFJN-Nigeria.
In the News – WEP Skills Training Featured in AFJN-Ghana
On September 28, 2026, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project life skills training was featured in the “Empowering Girls, Transforming Communities: AFJN’s September 2026 Field Mission” article in AFJN-Ghana.
In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in The Orange Newspapers
On September 24, 2026, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was featured in the “AFJN Trains Adolescent Girls on Child Protection, Life Skills in Essien Udim” article featured in The Orange Newspapers.
A Missionary Cooperative Plan Reflection – Advancing Justice through Mutual Learning
After ten years with the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), I had the opportunity this year, in the month of April, to participate in the Diocese of Erie 2026 Missionary Cooperative Plan (Mission Appeal) on behalf of AFJN’s mission. Dr. Steven and I spent a weekend visiting four parishes in the rural Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania.
AFJN to Participate in SECAM Justice and Peace Congress in Seychelles
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has accepted an invitation from the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) to participate in its upcoming Congress for Justice and Peace Commissions. The Congress will be held in Seychelles from December 7 to 11, 2026, under the theme, “The Church in Africa at the service of creation, social justice and promotion of the common good.”
Event: Ebola Response & Lessons for Africa-Led Health Partnerships
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA) invite you to “From the Current Crisis…
In the News – AFJN Senior Fellow Patrick Egwu’s Article Featured in Global Sisters Report
On September 10, 2026, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was featured in Patrick Egwu’s “Sisters support Nigerian girls escaping domestic servitude and child labor” article in Global Sisters Report.
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…
AFJN Interns Take the Call for Peace in the DRC to Capitol Hill
This summer, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) interns brought the urgent crisis in eastern Democratic Republic…
AFJN’s 2026 Memorial Mass
AFJN warmly invites you to “The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Annual Memorial Mass” on August 19, 2026. This sacred gathering honors the profound contributions and enduring legacy of our late donors, board members, staff, and supporters whose dedication has strengthened AFJN in our mission.
In the News – Yam Planting Featured in AFJN-Ghana Article
On June 30, 2026, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project farming initative was featured in the “AFJN-Ghana Advances Women Empowerment Initiative with Yam Planting in Chirifoyili” article in AFJN-Ghana.
Monitoring the Progress of Soccer Girls in Tusani Ghana
May 27, 2026, was a joyful day for Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the people…
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.
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.
Ethnic Hatred in Eastern Congo Is Not “Local Tension” – It Is a National Emergency
The attempted killing of two widows in Makeke lays bare how normalised identity‑based violence has become On…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
