On May 24, 2023, the Africa Faith and Justice Network, the Healey International Relief Foundation, and the National Democratic Institute cosponsored "A Diaspora Roundtable with Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Heath Ahead of the Sierra Leone Elections." This...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2023 Funding Gap Projected to Undercut Sub-Saharan African Growth Says IMF Report Washington, DC - Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the “Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa Report: The Big Funding...
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 5, 2023 The African Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Washington, DC - Today, the world celebrated the Funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square Rome. Over 200,000 visitors paid their respects to the late Pope...
The alarming escalation of violence in our homes, including spousal murders, and the inhumane treatment of house helpers has raised serious concerns among well-meaning Nigerians, and calls for urgent action. An examination of the issue paints a picture of war on the...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 28, 2022 Cardinal Baawobr’s Passing Reverberates Throughout Africa and World Washington, DC - Today Vatican News announced the passing of Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr on November 27, 2022 in Rome. Cardinal Baawobr, bishop of Wa Ghana,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 27, 2022 Africa Faith and Justice Network Announces New Board Leadership Washington, DC - The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s (AFJN) Board of Directors has elected a new Executive and welcomed a new member. AFJN is a 501(c)3...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2022 Washington, DC - Yesterday, the Africa Faith and Justice Network along with over twenty faith and nongovernmental organizations sent a letter to Congressional Leadership in support of the amended Establishing New Authorities for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 9, 2022For media interviews contactLydia Andrews, Communications Manager Washington, DC - The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), a Catholic 501(c)3 organization, sent a letter to US Secretary of State, Antony John Blinken, ahead of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 6, 2022 Owo Church Massacre: Nigerian government must guarantee freedom of religion as enshrined in the Constitution Washington, DC - On June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday, gunmen armed with explosives opened fire in St. Francis Xavier Catholic...
For Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2022Contact 1: Sr. Bernadette Okure, SHCJ National CoordinatorContact 2: Sr. Fidelia Aloa, Secretary Press Release: A Call to Join Hands to Tackle Drug Abuse, Ritual Killings, and Cultism in Nigeria and Fashion a Better Future with Our...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2022 Washington, DC - The Africa Faith and Justice Network, a Catholic 501(c)3 organization, has named Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers as its new Executive Director. With Catholic missionary congregations and numerous Africa-focused coalitions of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2022 Washington DC - The Russia-Ukraine War has led to an increasing humanitarian crisis on the board as people are trying to flee Ukraine. Reports of racism and discrimination both within Ukraine and in the European Union are being...