AFJN Experts
In the News: Sierra Leone Stakeholders Meeting Featured in Primer Media Group Ltd.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network Just Governance Project’s stakeholders meeting was featured in Matthew Bakarr’s “FG Gold Responds to Baomahun Community Concerns: CRSP Manager Highlights Progress and Commitment” article in Primer Media Group, Ltd.
In the News: Dr. Rogers was Interviewed on Background Briefing with Ian Masters
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was interviewed on the May 21, 2025 podcast Background Briefing with Ian Masters on what some call the “Oval Office Ambush of South Africa’s President”.
AFJN Executive Director Addresses High-Level UN-ECOSOC Segment on the Land Grabbing in Africa
On July 17, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), had the privilege of addressing the ministerial plenary at the 2024 United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-Level Segment in New York. The theme of the general debate was “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: delivering sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.”
In the News: Dr. Rogers Quoted in La Croix International
On July 16, Dr. Rogers was quoted in Mark Pattison’s article “US bishops announce staff cuts targeting…
In the News: AFJN Exe. Dir. on Religion News Service and National Catholic Reporter
On July 2, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was quoted in Aleja Hertzler-McCain’s article “Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoffs”.
In the News: Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers on AYV Sierra Leone
While recognizing that business is important to Sierra Leone’s growth, the “focus on policies [must be done] in such a way that […] natural resources” are protected keeping in mind that “[w]e cannot multiply this land […] so we have to make sure that we protect it, and that’s the main job that we do” said Dr. Rogers
Press Statement – Direct Filing Here to Stay with an Invitation for States to Join
On May 30th, “U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Announce Direct File as Permanent Free Tax Filing Option, All 50 States and D.C. Invited to Join in Filing Season 2025” in their press release. The Africa Faith and Justice Network, was one of the 256 organizations who signed the Coalition for Free and Fair Filing’s letter calling to expand and make permanent the IRS Direct File.
In the News: Jacques Bahati on WPFW 89.3 FM
On May 29, Africa Faith and Justice Network Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati was on “The Centrality of Congo to Black Liberation” on WPFW 89.3 FM in Washington, DC.
In the News: AFJN Exe. Dir. on Background Briefing with Ian Masters
On May 29, 2024 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was interviewed on Background Briefing with Ian Masters’ “Today’s Election in South Africa as a Referendum on the ANC”.
Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN Presents at United Nations Parallel Event
On March 16, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, AFJN Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, presented at the United Nations’…
In the News: AFJN Exe. Dir. on VOA’s Africa 54 about Sierra Leone Former President’s Treason Charge
In the News: On January 5, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was interviewed by Esther Githui-Ewart on Voice of America’s Africa 54 “Analysis: Former Sierra Leone President Koroma Charged with Treason.”
AFJN Exe. Dir. Interviewed on Voice of America’s Africa 54 about Sierra Leone President Elect
On June 28, 2023, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was interviewed by Esther Githui-Ewart on Voice of America’s Africa 54 “Analysis: Next Steps for Sierra Leone’s President Elect Bio.”
Rev. Nelson Adjei-Bediako, SMA, AFJN Executive Director
Rev. Fr. Nelson Adjei-Bediako, a member of the Society of African Missions (SMA), was appointed Executive Director to the Africa Faith and Justice Network in January 2021.
AFJN Expert: Aniedi Okure
Aniedi Okure is a Catholic priest and a member of the Order of Preachers (OP). Since 2011, he has served as the Executive Director of Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN). Under his leadership AFJN has expanded its personnel and programs; from a Washington focus on United States-Africa policy to building coalitions of Africans across the continent and engaging them in social analysis and practical advocacy for systemic change in their communities.
Straight Talk Africa – Rev. Aniedi Okure Comments How People Exploit Religion To Propogate Hate
Rev. Aniedi calls for religious dialogue.
Straight Talk Africa: AFJN on MLK and Nonviolent Action
Watch here. Host Shaka Ssali and his guests discuss Martin Luther King Jr’s. commitment to nonviolent action…
National Catholic Reporter: AFJN’s Fr. Okure on Kidnapped Nigerian Girls
On May 9, 2014 AFJN Executive Director Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP was quote in Michael Sean Winter’s…
Straight Talk Africa Guest Rev. Okure Examine if African Leaders Can Learn from the Pope’s Retirement
African leaders can learn from the Pope resignation says AFJN Executive Director Aniedi Okure in an interview…
The sentencing of DRC War Lord Thomas Lubanga
Bahati Jacques, AFJN’s Policy Analyst, on InFocus/Voice of America on the sentencing of DRC War Lord Thomas Lubanga
The verdict of DRC War Lord Thomas Lubanga
Bahati Jacques, AFJN’s Policy Analyst, on InFocus/Voice of America on the verdict of DRC War Lord Thomas…
