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.
Advisory: Africa Action Rally on Darfur to Mark World Refugee Day 6/20 June 15, 2006 "On June 20th, Africa Action will be joined by activists in front of the White House for a rally and dramatic die-in to illustrate the consequences of the continued failure of the U.S. to take the necessary action to stop genocide..."
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Next Steps on Darfur: UN Peacekeeping Mission Needed Now June 7, 2006 "Despite the partial peace deal reached in Abuja on May 5th, the violence in Darfur continues unabated. Africa Action's new statement condemns persistent stalling from Khartoum and underscores the immediate need for a UN peacekeeping force..."
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Africa Action Marks UNGASS with Rally and New Statement on HIV/AIDS May 31, 2006 "With today's inauguration of the UNGASS review on HIV/AIDS, Africa Action recalls that little progress has been made towards the targets set five years ago and that Africa remains the epicenter of this global emergency..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Somali peace force moves closer African Union and western diplomats agree to send a team to Somalia ahead of possible peacekeepers.
Zimbabwean 'in SA hijack' A Zimbabwean student appears in a South African court, accused of trying to hijack a passenger plane.
Togo 0-2 Switzerland Goals from Alex Frei and Tranquillo Barnetta send Switzerland top of Group G and eliminate Togo.
Darfur rebels in Khartoum visit A delegation from the main rebel faction in Darfur is in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, for talks with the government.