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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in The Orange Newspapers

On May 21, 2026, AFJN-Nigeria shared ASO News’ coverage of the Press Conference for Women Religious in Nigeria on their Instagram page.

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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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In the News – AFJN Senior Fellow Patrick Egwu’s Article Featured in Global Sisters Report

On May 21, 2026, AFJN-Nigeria shared ASO News’ coverage of the Press Conference for Women Religious in Nigeria on their Instagram page.

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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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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.

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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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