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AFJN Exe. Dir. Rogers on Straight Talk Africa
On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on “Why Does Russia Need Africa?” Straight Talk Africa.
Empowering Community: AFJN Launches Monitoring Program to Combat Corruption in Cameroon’s Justice System
On December 13, 2023, AFJN, in partnership with the Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of…
AFJN Urges Senegal Government to Honor February Election Date
The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal’s President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Interviewed on Go Forth Podcast
On January 4, 2024, AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was interviewed on Go Forth, a podcast by the U.S. Catholic Mission Association.
Compliments of the Season from the AFJN Family to You
Compliments of the Season. Merry Christmas!
Giving Tuesday – Consider Giving to AFJN
Consider giving to Africa Faith and Justice Network this Giving Tuesday
AFJN Joins 131 Others Calling for Temporary Protected Status for the DRC
On November 9, 2023, AFJN was one of 131 organizations and leaders who sent a letter to President Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Secretary Mayorkas calling for them “to designate the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [due to the] escalating armed conflicts [that] have further aggravated a dire humanitarian crisis”.
AFJN urges the Biden administration to implement The White House Global Water Strategy for Africa
In a meeting with US Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) on Thursday, November 2, the Africa Faith…
AFJN Land Grabbing Advocacy Featured in My Joy Online
On September 5, 2023, My Joy Online published, “Some multinational firms engaged in land grabbing in Ghana under the guise of investment – NGO sounds alarm”, an article discussing the recent land grabbing advocacy awareness program AFJN held in Ghana. Read the article or listen
AFJN’s Just Governance Awareness Campaign Featured in 3News in Ghana
On September 6, 2023, Laud Nartey’s article “Some multinational companies allegedly grabbing lands in Ghana under the…
AFJN in the News – Rogers on Voice of America’s Africa 54 on Niger Conflict
On August 10, 2023, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Executive Director, was interviewed by Esther Githui-Ewart in “Analysis: Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is Losing Resources in Detainment” on Voice of America’s Africa 54 program
ECOWAS Must Use Diplomacy Not Force to Restore Stability in the Republic of Niger
Today, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an emergency meeting to discuss the coup in the Republic of Niger (Niger). This meeting followed the unsuccessful August 8th attempt to send an ECOWAS’ tripartite delegation to meet with military authorities in Niger. Since the July 26 coup, ECOWAS has held several meetings “to deploy all measures in order to restore constitutional order in Niger” prior to using military force. The United States, while reluctant to declare a coup, has been in communication with the ousted President and the junta leaders hoping for a peaceful resolution and restoration of constitutional order.
AFJN in the News – Local Ghana Paper Covers Land Grabbing Work
Local paper covers AFJN’s work on Just Governance and land grabbing.
Youth in Abuja Nigeria say “No” to Domestic Servitude and Child Trafficking
In view of this, in March 26 and June 3, 2023, Africa Faith and Justice Network Nigeria organized a day workshop for the youths of Sacred Heart Parish, Airport and St. Kizito Parish, Kuje both in Abuja. The workshop was targeted at galvanize the energy of these youths to work together to end domestic servitude and human trafficking and to educate and sensitize them on the dangers of these vices which is predominantly harming the youths.
Book Discussion on Who Are My People? Love, Violence, and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
a virtual “Book Discussion on Who are My People? Love, Violence, and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa” on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 am EDT (US and Canada). This discussion will center around Emmanuel Katongole’s 2022 book Who are My People? Love, Violence, and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa. The online event is free but registration is required.
Faith-Based Organizations Tell Congress to Reauthorize PEPFAR
Yesterday, the Africa Faith and Justice Network along with over forty four national and international faith-based organizations sent a joint letter to Congress urging Members of Congress to reauthorize the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) before the end of FY2023 (September 30, 2023). Since 2003, PEPFAR has saved millions of lives around the world by providing capacity strengthening to local health systems, increasing access to lifesaving medications, and supporting adults and children living with HIV/AIDS.
Juneteenth – A Time To Reflect, Rejoice and Remember
Juneteenth is a holiday of hope. A time to ease the pain, the anger and the sadness around continued racial injustice in the United States. An opportunity for us all to work to do better for ourselves, our friends and colleagues, our communities, and our children.
