AFJN in the News
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…
AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke interviewed about gender-based violence in Nigeria
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.
AFJN’s Exe. Dir. Steven Rogers interviewed on AfricaNow!
Topics and Guests: Since November 6 government leaders and officials, environmental activists, other civic society activists and others have been gathering at the annual United Nations (UN) climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. UN Climate Change Conference is the 27th annual meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the 1992 UN climate agreement. COP27 is being held in Africa at a time the effects of climate change are all too visible to see—from the disastrous floods in Nigeria to the drought in the Horn of Africa.
Convocation on Climate and Hunger featured in Christianity Today
Busiswa Dlamini is frustrated at the slow pace as her country confronts the effects of climate change. The Christian activist from Eswatini, the semi-arid southern African kingdom previously known as Swaziland, says as a young person, it is difficult to come up with solutions in the face of a system designed to continue the status quo.
AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke mentioned in Global Sisters Report
The Oct. 26-28 Conrad N. Hilton Foundation global convening was an affirmation of achievements and a challenge, complete with instructive sessions, on how to continue to develop and reach goals for the more than 110 participants, mostly Catholic sisters, from 16 countries.
Invitation Sign on (à Signer): Letter to Pope Francis/ Lettre au Pape François Avant son voyage Reportée en Afrique
Votre Sainteté, nous vous prions de mentionner ces problèmes dans votre message aux citoyens des pays hôtes, aux dirigeants politiques africains et à toutes les personnes de bonne volonté dans le monde. Faites savoir aux personnes affectées que nous ne sommes pas indifférents à leur souffrance et que nous ne souhaitons pas être complices par notre silence.
AFJN featured in Church of the Brethren as signer to letter for White House
On July, 30th, 2021, the Church of the Brethren published an article titled “Letter encourages equitable access…
AFJN mentioned in Catholic Herald on Human Trafficking in Nigeria
— Uyo, Nigeria — On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in October 2012, a posh black Sport-Utility Vehicle pulled up in front of Mercy Akan’s aunt’s provision shop in Oron, a coastal city and the third largest city in Akwa Ibom.
AFJN featured in Global Sisters Report on educational event in Nigeria
On July 29th, 2021, The Global Sisters Report published an article titled “Warning girls about the tactics of human traffickers” by Teresa Anyabuike.
AFJN Women’s Empowerment Project Workshops Featured on Catholic Television of Nigeria
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women’s Empowerment Project with the Africa Faith and Justice Network – Nigeria workshops on human trafficking and child labor was featured on Catholic Television of Nigeria Catholic Daily News/ Africa on June 16, 2021.
AFJN mentioned in Global Sisters report on Trafficking in Nigeria
On May 20th, 2021, the National Catholic Reporter’s Global Sisters Report published an article titled, “Sisters fight Nigeria trafficking with networking, advocacy and collaboration” by Patrick Egwu.
