Africa

Dr. Rogers’ article published in SiERRAEYE Digital Magazine on the significance African elections in 2023

January 30, 2023

January 2023 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers’ article “Will 2023 Be The Defining Moment for Sustaining Democracy in Africa” was featured in the “maiden edition” of Sierra Eye Digital Magazine that…

Organizations Tell Congress to Support the Counter-Kleptocracy Act

September 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2021 Washington, DC – Today, the Africa Faith and Justice Network along with over twenty-five faith and nongovernmental organizations sent a joint letter to Congressional Leadership in…

Action Alert: Tell White House to Support Global Vaccine Access!

August 19, 2021

Today, join the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and other organizations by calling on White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients to support policies that promote global access to vaccines…

World Day Against Child Labor – 12 June

June 12, 2021

The Africa Faith and Justice Network has been advocating for an end to child labour for years. We talk about fair labor practices and justice within our educational, advocacy, and empowerment workshops. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, we highlight the inherent dignity of every human being, no matter what age.

Press Statement: Africa Faith and Justice Network Applauds WTO Firsts in the Appointment of Nigerian Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General

February 17, 2021

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.

Global Sisters Report: A dream coming true, Mobilizing African sisters for systemic change

October 25, 2016

To harness African sisters’ enormous potential to work for a more just society and to engage in action for justice requires rallying their political will in this direction.

“Land Grab in Africa; Hispanic Heritage Month; and South African Musical Group Mafikizolo”

October 5, 2016

Bahati Jacques, AFJN Policy Analyst on WPFW’s Africa Now program to discuss Land Grab in Africa and Cameroon in general.

Rev. Aniedi Okure on UN making policies to benefit Africa- Straight Talk Africa

September 22, 2016

UN policies must benefit Africa

Straight Talk Africa Host Shaka and Rev. Aniedi Okure Discuss the Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

February 23, 2016

Rev. Aniedi talks about the legacy of Pope benedict XVI

Straight Talk Africa – Rev. Aniedi Okure Comments on Pope’s Africa Trip

September 24, 2015

The pope visit is historic

AFJN’s Rev. Aniedi Okure and Jacques Bahati on NPR’s All things considered on Catholicism in Africa

February 25, 2013

When Pope Benedict XVI said he was stepping down, he broke a tradition that had been in place since 1415.

“A little office that reaches a continent”

July 20, 2012

AFJN in the National Catholic Reporter under the headline “A little office that reaches a continent” (July 20, 2012)

How Do Your Representatives Vote on African Issues?

July 26, 2006

One of the most important parts of advocacy work is having the capability and confidence to communicate with our government representatives. As citizens, we have the right to address our…

HIV/AIDS and Africa: The Scourge of Our Generation

January 30, 2006

Today, all churches are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. As God’s grace holds inclusive love for all humanity, we are compelled to work together to stop the spread of the deadly virus.