Africa Action is the oldest organization in the U.S. working on African
affairs. Our mission is to change U.S. Africa relations to promote political,
economic and social justice in Africa. We provide accessible information
and analysis and we mobilize popular support for campaigns to achieve
this mission.
Africa Action Statement on the Departure of Executive Director Salih Booker March 15, 2006 "Africa Action announced today that its Executive Director, Salih Booker, will be stepping down at the end of April 2006 to assume a new position as Executive Director of Global Rights. Africa Action's important work will continue, as the organization builds on past successes and looks forward to new victories in the months & years ahead..."
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Darfur's Protection Needs Abandoned by International Community March 13, 2006 "In the aftermath of the African Union Peace & Security Council meeting on Darfur last Friday, Africa Action today expressed its deep concern regarding the ongoing failure of the international community to take steps to address the immediate security needs on the ground in western Sudan..."
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Africa Policy Outlook 2006 March 9, 2006 - Salih Booker & Ann-Louise Colgan "Africa Action's annual Policy Outlook highlights the key themes and trends in U.S. Africa policy. This year's report assesses the promises made in 2005 and analyzes U.S. priorities and African priorities in the coming year..."
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Pressure Brought New Focus on Darfur; New Obstacles to UN Action Must Be Overcome March 1, 2006 "Africa Action notes that the Bush Administration has made a public commitment to a resolution at the United Nations, but in fact, nothing has changed on the ground. This update includes the next steps in the campaign to stop genocide in Darfur..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
DR Congo rebel in landmark trial A DR Congo militia leader becomes the first war crimes suspect to appear at the International Criminal Court.
Clashes erupt over Nigeria census Several people are killed in violence related to this week's controversial census in Nigeria, police say.
Rwanda genocide film defended The producer of a drama on Rwanda's genocide denies insensitivity - although 15 students needed treatment.
Botswana's leader in plane crisis A plane carrying Botswana's President Festus Mogae makes an emergency landing in Athens, reports say.
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