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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…

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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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A Coalition of Faith Based and Civil Society Organizations Calls for Urgent Reforms toAdvance Women’s Empowerment and Political Leadership Inclusion in Nigeria

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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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Restoring Identity, Unlocking Futures: AFJN’s Birth Registration Initiative in Cameroon

Across Cameroon, thousands of children remain invisible in the eyes of the law—without birth certificates, they are…

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AFJN Highlights Community Commitments Following Government Inspection of Baomahun Gold Project

Following its October 2025  face-to-face community townhall with residents of Valunia Chiefdom and representatives of FG Gold…

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A Cultural Strategy for Peace in a Region Shaped by Conflict

Through its “Unity Through Diversity” initiative, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), in partnership with Music Artists for Peace, is advancing a bold yet deeply grounded approach: using music as an instrument of social repair

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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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