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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
Juneteenth – Together Let Us Celebrate Our True Freedom in Christ
On Juneteenth, June 19, 2024, at noon EDT (USA and Canada) join the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) in the Celebration of the Eucharist as we reflect on Christ as the Source of our true freedom. The Celebrant is Rev. Barthelemy Bazemo, MAfr, a Priest with the Missionaries of Africa and AFJN Board Member. This hybrid event is open to all.
The Suffering Church in Africa: How Africans in the Diaspora Can Respond
The goal of this panel discussion is to explore, in brief,
the suffering of the African Church, to create the awareness of this
suffering in the minds of Africans in the diaspora and to explore
ways they can respond.
Press Statement – Direct Filing Here to Stay with an Invitation for States to Join
On May 30th, “U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Announce Direct File as Permanent Free Tax Filing Option, All 50 States and D.C. Invited to Join in Filing Season 2025” in their press release. The Africa Faith and Justice Network, was one of the 256 organizations who signed the Coalition for Free and Fair Filing’s letter calling to expand and make permanent the IRS Direct File.
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”.
Africa Day 2024: Reflections on Unity and Economic Independence
But while Africa is growing fast, it is not growing together. Pan-African solidarity has given way to national self-interest, putting the continent at crossroads and undermining its progress.
AFJN Mourns the Passing of Sr. Teresita Weind, SNDdeN
AFJN Mourns the Passing of Sr. Teresita Weind, SNDdeN – Memorial Mass, Saturday, May 11, 2024 Cincinnati, OH
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit “Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All” an in-person event.
Civil Society Policy Forum Event on Governance Reform
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, Center for Accountability and Rule of Law, Ghana Integrity Initiative, and Jubilee USA Network invite you to “Governance Reform Through Transparency: The Role of Civil Society in Combatting Corruption” on April 18, 2024 from 11:15 am – 12:45 pm EDT (USA & Canada).
Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN Presents at United Nations Parallel Event
On March 16, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, AFJN Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, presented at the United Nations’…
2023 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
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.
Empowering Community: AFJN Launches Monitoring Program to Combat Corruption in Cameroon’s Justice System
On December 13, 2023, AFJN, in partnership with the Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of…
AFJN Urges Senegal Government to Honor February Election Date
The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal’s President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.
AFJN Welcomes Jolade Oshinkanlu and Jasmina Storen – Spring Interns
AFJN welcomes Jolade Oshinkanlu and Jasmina Storen as our 2024 Spring Interns!
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.”
