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Press Statement: Africa Faith and Justice Network Applauds WTO Firsts in the Appointment of Nigerian Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) voted to appoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, from Nigeria, as Director-General beginning March 1, 2021. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is both the first African and the first female appointed to this position.
AFJN Signs Open Letter to G20 Finance Ministers and the IMF
AFJN was mentioned in an article by Latindadd titled “Civil Society Organizations Call for Quick Special Drawing Rights Allocation”.
International Day of Prayer and Awareness with the AFJN’s Women’s Empowerment Project!
Join AFJN’s Women’s Empowerment Project as we pray and learn from religious sisters in Africa about the realities of human trafficking.
Africa Faith and Justice Network 2020 End of Year Report: Activities and Highlights
Read the End of Year Report and learn how the Africa Faith and Justice Network managed to further in our mission even amid the COVID Pandemic.
Press Statement: Biden Administration Must Consider Global Impact of Decisions
Washington, DC – Today President Joseph Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
AFJN featured in Catholic Herald on Nigeria
On January 19, 2021, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network was in Valentine Iwenwanne’s article “Christians in Nigeria keep the faith amidst lingering insurgency and persecution” featured in Catholic Herald.
Press Statement: Coalition Urges Biden Administration to Have a Global Response to Covid-19
On Thursday, a coalition of dozens of organizations, including the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), sent a letter to President-Elect Joseph Biden urging him to support a global response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Press Release: The Africa Faith and Justice Network Welcomes New Executive Director, Rev. Nelson Adjei-Bediako, SMA
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has appointed Rev. Nelson Adjei-Bediako, SMA as the new Executive Director. Rev. Nelson is a priest and member of the Society of African Missions (SMA) who has worked extensively among Catholic religious in Africa and in the United States on issues of justice.
US Democracy Promotion in Africa Post January 6th Riots – Video Premiere
Join AFJN as we premiere our video on YouTube “January 6 Riot in Washington DC: Impact on US Reputation and on Democracy Promotion in Africa” featuring: Rev. Nelson Adjei-Bediako, Mr. Milton Allimadi, and Mr. Florindo Chivucute.
AFJN mentioned in Dire.it interview with former AFJN Exe. Director, Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP
On January 8, 2021, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in an interview with Vincenzo…
It’s not too late to donate to AFJN in 2020!
There is still time to make an end-of-year donation to support the work of AFJN!
AFJN’s Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP on new roles in Ordo Praedicatorum
On December 30, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP was featured in…
No Nation is Safe if COVID-19 is in Any Other Country – We Must Act as One (Video Premiere)
With a better understanding of the transmission of the the SARS-CoV-2 virus, we know that no nation is safe if it remains anywhere in the world.
A Call To Peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
By Iman Mekonen Edited by Ntama Bahati The ongoing armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has displaced…
DRC President Speech Analysed by Mr. Emmanuel Sekiyoba – Video Premiere
Join AFJN as we premiere our video “DRC President Speech Analysed by Mr. Emmanuel Sekiyoba and Bahati Jacques.” They will discuss the Presidents November 6th speech and what is needed for the reforms mentioned to take place – It requires action from all
Is Foreign Aid to Africa Relevant?
Have you seen a country developed by foreign aid? An African proverb says:”the receiving hand is always…
Is Foreign Aid to Africa Relevant? – Video Premiere with Mrs. Imani Countess
Tune in to the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s (AFJN) YouTube Channel today, December 11th, at 2:00 pm ET (US and Canada) by clicking here, for our YouTube Video Premiere “Is Foreign Aid to Africa Relevant?” with Mrs. Imani Countess, Director at U.S./Africa Bridge Building Project and Fellow at the Open Society Foundation. Mrs. Countess works on issues of illicit financial flows and their devastating effect on developing countries.
