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AFJN’s 2026 Memorial Mass
AFJN warmly invites you to “The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Annual Memorial Mass” on August 19, 2026. This sacred gathering honors the profound contributions and enduring legacy of our late donors, board members, staff, and supporters whose dedication has strengthened AFJN in our mission.
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United States of America Turns 250!
In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers shares a short reflection.
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Monitoring the Progress of Soccer Girls in Tusani Ghana
May 27, 2026, was a joyful day for Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the people of Tusani, a rural community in the Yendi Municipal District in northern Ghana, as we came together to evaluate our girls’ soccer program. This initiative proved highly successful in empowering young girls, building their confidence, and strengthening community…
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AFJN Day of Service Immerses Interns in Living Out the Mission
By Riley DeSarboAFJN 2026 Summer Intern Tuesday June 2 marked the second annual day of service at Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN). Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, AFJN Executive Director, introduced the idea in 2025 as a means for AFJN members to give back to the local community. “We so often interact with public officials…
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AFJN Welcomes Our 2026 Summer Interns
AFJN Welcomes our 2026 Summer Interns: Makelah Arzu-Porter, Peaches L. Dargbeh, Riley DeSarbo, Aiden O’Connell, and Arthur Santana Queiroz.
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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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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.
