AFJN in the News
In the News: Sr. Bernadette Eyewan Okure, SHCJ Quoted in The Guardian on Advocacy in Nigeria
The Africa Faith and Justice Network National Coordinator for the Women Empowerment Project – Nigeria Sr. Bernadette Eyewan Okure, SHCJ was quoted in Cleopatra Eki’s May 15, 2025 article “Groups, clergy unite to combat child labour, domestic servitude in Nigeria” in The Guardian.
In the News: Sr. Eucharia Quoted in National Catholic Reporter on Pope Leo XIV and Fighting Trafficking
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, was quoted in Doreen Ajiambo’s May 15, 2025 article “Sisters in Africa urge Pope Leo XIV to uphold Francis’ commitment against trafficking” featured in National Catholic Reporter.
In the News: AFJN’s Fr. Okure Featured in The Guardian on Child Labor in Lagos
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Cleopatra Eki’s article “Groups pledge to tackle child labour, domestic servitude in Lagos” in The Guardian on April 15, 2025.
In the News: AFJN’s Fr. Okure Featured in Radio Nigeria Lagos
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Innocent Onoh’s article “Coalition Established in Lagos to Tackle Child Labour and Domestic Servitude” in Radio Nigeria Lagos on April 1, 2025.
In the News: AFJN’s IVC Volunteer Kelly Maltagliati Featured in IVC Capital Corps Connector
On March 4, 2025, Ms. Kelly Maltagliati, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s (AFJN) Office Manager and Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) was featured in Christopher Kelly’s article “IVC Member Profile Kelly Maltagliati: Providing Office Support to Africa Faith & Justice Network” in the March edition of the IVC Capital Corps Connector.
In the News: AFJN featured in National Catholic Reporter
On December 23, 2024 Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN was one of several religious quoted in Chris Herlinger’s “In a strife-filled world, sisters find hope in Advent” article featured in National Catholic Reporter.
In the News: Sr. Eucharia featured in Global Sisters Report
On November 4, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment Coordinator, was one of several religious quoted in Chris Herlinger, Doreen Ajiambo, and Rhina Guidos’ article “For sisters outside the US, the ‘stakes are high’ in 2024 election” featured Global Sisters Report.
In the News: Sr. Eucharia Quoted in Global Sisters Report on the 2024 Election
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, was quoted in Chris Herlinger, Doreen Ajiambo and Rhina Guidos’s November 4, 2024 article “For sisters outside the US, the ‘stakes are high’ in 2024 election” featured in Global Sisters Report.
In the News: AFJN Senior Fellow Sane in minute.bf
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: AFJN featured in Global Sisters Report on Sister Empowerment
On October 10, AFJN was featured in Doreen Ajiambo and Chris Herlinger’s “ASEC uplifts ‘entire communities’ in Africa in 25 years of educating sisters” article in Global Sisters Report.
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.
