AFJN in the News
In the News: AFJN’s Fr. Okure Featured in Vanguard on GMOs
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Gabriel Ewepu’s article “GMOs not panacea to hunger in Nigeria – HOMEF” in Vanguard” on July 31, 2024.
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
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”.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Rogers on Straight Talk Africa
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: 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 Go Forth Podcast
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.
AFJN 40th Keynote Address by Kabba Featured in Salone Messenger
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.
40 Years of AFJN Featured in NCR Ahead of 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.
AFJN Land Grabbing Advocacy Featured in My Joy Online
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
AFJN’s Just Governance Awareness Campaign Featured in 3News in Ghana
On September 6, 2023, Laud Nartey’s article “Some multinational companies allegedly grabbing lands in Ghana under the…
AFJN in the News – Rogers on Voice of America’s Africa 54 on Niger Conflict
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
AFJN in the News – Local Ghana Paper Covers Land Grabbing Work
Local paper covers AFJN’s work on Just Governance and land grabbing.
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.”
AFJN Sr. Eucharia Madueke’s Article Featured in Global Sisters Report on work in Ghana
On June 6, 2023, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN’s article “Through Africa Faith and Justice Network, sisters fight…
AFJN Women Empowerment workshop featured in InfoGuide Nigeria
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).
AFJN Board Chair Interviewed on African Catholic Voices
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.
Dr. Rogers’ article published in SiERRAEYE Digital Magazine on the significance African elections in 2023
January 2023 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers’ article “Will 2023 Be The Defining Moment for Sustaining Democracy in…
