AFJN in the News
On July 16, Dr. Rogers was quoted in Mark Pattison’s article “US bishops announce staff cuts targeting anti-poverty program” in La Croix International. To read the full article click here:…
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”.
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
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.
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”.
On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on “Why Does Russia Need Africa?” Straight Talk Africa.
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.”
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.
On October 16, 2023, Sallu Kamuskay wrote an article “Alie Kabba delivers keynote address on US-Africa relations at 40th Conference of Africa Faith & Justice Network” highlighting the keynote address given by Ambassador Kabba during AFJN’s 40th Anniversary.
On October 13, 2023 National Catholic Reporter author Aleja Hertzler-McCain wrote “Africa Faith and Justice Network marks 40 years of advancing advocacy”. The article includes interview with current and past AFJN leadership and discusses the transformation of AFJN over the years.
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
On September 6, 2023, Laud Nartey’s article “Some multinational companies allegedly grabbing lands in Ghana under the guise of investment – NGO” covered the recent Land Grabbing Awareness campaign held…
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
Local paper covers AFJN’s work on Just Governance and land grabbing.
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.”
On June 6, 2023, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN’s article “Through Africa Faith and Justice Network, sisters fight early marriage in Ghana” was featured in Global Sisters Report. Sr. Eucharia is…
On May 4, 2023 InfoGuide Nigeria’s article “Group educates Jos residents on social justice, stability” featured the workshop “Which way Nigeria”. The interfaith event was part of AFJN’s Women Empowerment Project and was in partnership with the Youth wings of Christian Association of Nigeria, (YOWICAN), and Jama’atu Nasri Islam, (JNI).
Sr. Nkechi Iwuoha, PHJC was interviewed on African Catholic Voices, a service by the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network, about her vocation of service. Sr. Nkechi serves as the Board Chair of the Africa Faith and Justice Network and as a Provincial Counselor of the American Province of the Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ.
January 2023 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers’ article “Will 2023 Be The Defining Moment for Sustaining Democracy in Africa” was featured in the “maiden edition” of Sierra Eye Digital Magazine that…
Nigerian sisters and their communities are raising awareness about violence against women and child abuse and spreading their prevention mechanisms among young people in Nigeria.
