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Event: The 2026 Ebola Outbreak – Understanding the Crisis
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA) invite you to “The 2026 Ebola Outbreak – Understanding the Crisis” online event on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 am ET (Washington, DC). This event is free and open to the public. Registration requested.
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In the News – Press Conference on Nigerian Women Representation in Governance Video Featured in ASO News
On May 21, 2026, AFJN-Nigeria shared ASO News’ coverage of the Press Conference for Women Religious in Nigeria on their Instagram page.
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Ethnic Hatred in Eastern Congo Is Not “Local Tension” – It Is a National Emergency
The attempted killing of two widows in Makeke lays bare how normalised identity‑based violence has become On May 12, 2026 in Makeke, near Mangina in Beni Territory, two Congolese widows set out in search of help. They were not looking for trouble. Instead, they were tied, beaten, filmed as a crowd looked on and one…
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In the News – WEP Press Conference Video Coverage in The Catholic Voyage-Africa
On May 12, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment Project Press Conference on Women Representation in Nigeria was covered in The Catholic Voyage-Africa.
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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in ACI AFRICA
On May 11, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Abah Anthony John’s “Catholic Officials Concerned About Women’s Marginalization in Nigerian Politics, Call for Inclusive Governance” article in ACI Africa.
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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Radio Nigeria Abuja
On May 8, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Kelvin Nwabueze’s “LP Committed To Increasing Women Participation In Politics – Nenadi Usman” article in Radio Nigeria Abuja.
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In the News – AFJN Nigeria Press Conference on Nigeria Women Representation in Governance Featured on Notre Dame Catholic Media
On May 6, 2026, Notre Dame Catholic Media featured segments of the May 5th press conference on inclusive representation held by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), AFJN-Nigeria, and the Dominicans for Justice and Peace.
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In the News – AFJN Featured in The Sun
On May 4, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Tokunbo2’s “Financial constraints disenfranchising women in politics – Benani Usman” article in The Sun.
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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Media 360 Impact
On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Ameh Gabriel F.’s “Nenadi Usman: Money Politics, Weak Female Support Hindering Women’s Electoral Success in Nigeria” article in Media 360 Impact.
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In the News – AFJN Featured in The Nation Newspaper
On May 6, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Musa Umar Bologi’s “2027: Women group urges swift passage of special seats bill” article in The Nation Newspaper.
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In the News – AFJN Featured in News Agency of Nigeria
On May 6, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Emmanuel Oloniruha’s “2027: Christian group urges reforms for women’s political inclusion” article in News Agency of Nigeria.
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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Leadership
On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Igho Oyoyo’s “2027: Coalition Demands Special Seats For Women” article in Leadership.
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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in Punch
On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Solomon Odeniyi’s “Women group urges passage of special seats bill” article in Punch.
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In the News – AFJN WEP Featured in THISDAY
On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in Adedayo Akinwale’s “2027: Reverend Sisters, CSOs Demand Structured, Enforceable Actions that Guarantee Inclusive Governance” article in THISDAY.
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In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in Peoples Gazette on Female Representation
On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in the “Christian group urges reforms for women’s inclusion in politics” article in Peoples Gazette. The article quotes Sr. Eucharia Maudeke, SNDdeN, AFJN WEP Coordinator and Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, AFJN WEP Consultant who have been working on empowering women religious in Nigeria since 2016.
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Leaders on Mission: Building a Culture of Hope Panel Featuring Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers
AFJN Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers will be speaking on a panel this year for the Executive Directors Network In-Service Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Restoring Identity, Unlocking Futures: AFJN’s Birth Registration Initiative in Cameroon
Across Cameroon, thousands of children remain invisible in the eyes of the law—without birth certificates, they are effectively excluded from education, healthcare, and full participation in society. This report by Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) highlights a targeted intervention to address this critical gap, focusing on vulnerable children in the Dioceses of Ngaoundéré and…
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AFJN Highlights Community Commitments Following Government Inspection of Baomahun Gold Project
Following its October 2025 face-to-face community townhall with residents of Valunia Chiefdom and representatives of FG Gold Mining Company, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has taken note of a government inspection visit to the Baomahun Gold Project. The visit, led by the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources in collaboration with the National…
