Justice

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

April 21, 2026

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.

In the News – Dr. Rogers Quoted in Truth Media

April 18, 2026

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.

Press Release: AFJN Letter to Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Visit to Africa Highlighting Key Concerns

April 13, 2026

On Friday, ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s maiden visit to Africa, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) sent a letter to The Supreme Pontiff (through the Apostolic Nuncio) urging His Holiness to highlight key areas of injustice impacting the region.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2026 “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet!”

April 7, 2026

Join AFJN for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2026 “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet!” on April 20-22, 2026. Register today.

In the News: Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers Quoted in National Catholic Reporter on Way of the Cross

April 6, 2026

Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, was quoted in Rhina Guidos’ “Washington’s Way of the Cross calls out suffering caused by US government” April 3, 2026 article in National Catholic Reporter.

AFJN and 90 Organization Send Letter to Secretary Rubio on Minerals Trade and Health in Zambia

April 1, 2026

AFJN with 90 organizations sent the “Reject Threatening HIV and Other Medical Assistance to Zambia Over Critical Minerals” to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on March 26, 2026, following…

2025 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Updates

March 31, 2026

Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2054 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights and Updates

Virtual Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion: When the Land Is Gone, So Is the Food

March 17, 2026

The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and Different Perspectives with Paul Ndiho invite you to “When the Land is Gone, So is the Food” a special screening and conversation on one of the most urgent challenges facing rural communities across Africa: land grabbing and its impact on food security, livelihoods, and community stability on March 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM (EST).

Join AFJN’s Dr. Rogers for Maryknoll’s Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice

March 12, 2026

On April 3, 2026, you are invited to join Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers for Maryknoll’s Office for Global Concerns’ annual Good Friday “Way of the Cross for Peace & Justice.” This outdoor event begins at noon (12:00 pm EDT) at the National Archives.

Cocoa Farmers, Justice, and the Preferential Option for the Poor

March 12, 2026

Cocoa is one of the world’s most important agricultural commodities, sustaining millions of families across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Yet the farmers whose labor makes this global industry possible…

Event: Africa Political Outlook “Forces of the Future” Speaking Engagement

March 11, 2026

Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) Executive Director, is a speaker at the “Forces of the Future” (4th edition) Africa Political Outlook convening in Brussels. The March 26-27, 2026 event will feature “economic, industrial, scientific, political, cultural, diplomatic, and governmental decision-makers […] to reimagine, rewrite, and define the rules of the game for tomorrow’s Africa.”

Event: Inclusive Leadership – Women Representation in Nigerian Governance and Development

February 19, 2026

The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) with Africa Faith and Justice Network Nigeria, is holding “Inclusive Leadership: Women Representation in Nigerian Governance and Development” on February 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Washington, DC); 6:00 pm (Abuja, Nigeria).

In the News: AFJN-Ghana Article on Tamale Briefing to End Early and Child Marriage and Domestic Servitude

February 9, 2026

On February 7 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana wrote “Communities Empowered to Stop Early Child Marriage and Domestic Servitude” about the recent policy briefing that was held in Tamale, Ghana as part of the Women Empowerment Project.

Press Statement: USCCB and SECAM Joint Statement Calling for Faithful Action

February 3, 2026

Yesterday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), with the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), released the joint statement “Brothers and Sisters in Hope: International Assistance and Mutual Solidarity between the Bishops and the Faithful of the United States and Africa.” The statement, centered around Catholic social thought’s key principles, includes a list of values to guide the faithful on how to navigate the current global climate. This statement comes ahead of the “Mass for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa” to be held on February 4th in Washington, DC.

AFJN-Ghana Report “Empowering Communities to End Child Marriage—One Step at a Time”

January 23, 2026

On January 22, 2026, the Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana published “Empowering Communities to End Child Marriage—One Step at a Time” about their December 10, 2025 “Interventions on Ending Early and Forced Child Marriages and Domestic Servitude in Selected Communities of the Northern Region Study” report by Maxwell Anamdare Asale (MPhil) and Lawrence Adukor Abanga (MSc).

Submission of Statement for the Record to the U.S. House Africa Subcommittee of Foreign Affairs

January 22, 2026

On January 22, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), in partnership with DR CONGO FORWARD, submitted a formal Statement for the Record to the U.S. House Committee on Foreign…

Unity Through Diversity: Peacebuilding Through Songs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

December 31, 2025

Download the report in pdf file here Introduction                                                                              The Unity Through Diversity program, initiated by AFJN, seeks to promote peaceful coexistence between ethnic groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in The Guardian Nigeria

December 19, 2025

On December 17, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was mentioned in Osiberoha Osibe’s article “Police, ministry others collaborate to combat domestic servitude in Anambra” featured in The Guardian Nigeria.

In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Project Featured in Apex News Exclusive

December 19, 2025

On December 18, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was quoted in Sunny A. David’s “Anambra Police condemn domestic servitude, early child marriage” featured in Apex News Exclusive.

Africa’s Digital Backbone and the Challenge of Sovereignty, Jobs, and Development

December 19, 2025

Africa cannot achieve its full development potential while its digital backbone is externally controlled. Africa is rapidly adopting digital systems across public administration, finance, health, land management, taxation, and procurement. These systems promise efficiency, transparency, and improved service delivery. However, the dominant model of digitalization across the continent relies heavily on foreign-owned, foreign-managed, and foreign-maintained digital infrastructure. This reliance poses serious challenges to Africa’s economic sovereignty, job creation, innovation capacity, and long-term development prospects.