AFJN Articles
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.
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.”
From Dialogue to Action: AFJN Advances Accountability in Sierra Leone’s Mining Sector
AFJN brings affected communities, FG Gold representatives, civil society and environmental authorities together for a Business and Human Rights training in Baomahun, Sierra Leone.
Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of ACCCRUS
By: Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeNAFJN Women Empowerment CoordinatorACCCRUS DMV Chapter Member This year, I was fortunate to…
United States of America Turns 250!
In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers shares a short reflection.
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…
AFJN Day of Service Immerses Interns in Living Out the Mission
By Riley DeSarboAFJN 2026 Summer Intern Tuesday June 2 marked the second annual day of service at…
AFJN Welcomes Our 2026 Summer Interns
AFJN Welcomes our 2026 Summer Interns: Makelah Arzu-Porter, Peaches L. Dargbeh, Riley DeSarbo, Aiden O’Connell, and Arthur Santana Queiroz.
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…
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…
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…
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
A Catholic Social Teaching Perspective on Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2026 “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet!”
From April 20–22, 2026, the Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) National Gathering convened in Washington, DC under the theme “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet.” The gathering reaffirmed that advocacy is not peripheral but essential to Christian discipleship. For the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), this commitment flows from the conviction that faith must shape public engagement, particularly in confronting injustice.
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
Ash Wednesday – Journeying Together, Towards a Just Africa
This Lent, let us walk alongside our African brothers and sisters, as we reflect on Africa’s vibrant spirit…
