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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.

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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.”

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Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of ACCCRUS

By: Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeNAFJN Women Empowerment CoordinatorACCCRUS DMV Chapter Member This year, I was fortunate to…

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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…

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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.

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Girls soccer team in Tusani 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…

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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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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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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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In the News – Dr. Rogers Quoted in Truth Media

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.

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

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

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2025 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Updates

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

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

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).

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Speech By AFJN Executive Director to AEFJN on USCCB-SECAM Joint Statement

During the Africa Europe Faith and Justice Network (AEFJN) Contact Persons Meeting in Brussels, BelgiumMarch 12, 2026…

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

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.

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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