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 Talking Points on How to Stop Genocide in Darfur, Sudan July 19, 2006 "These talking points demonstrate the pressing need for a UN intervention to stop the genocide in Darfur. Africa Action underscores the responsibility of the U.S. to do everything necessary to bring about such a peacekeeping mission..."
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Pump Up the Power to Protect: Darfur Escalation Strategy July 19, 2006 "This Africa Action strategy outlines the next steps in our Campaign to Stop Genocide in Darfur. These actions will increase the pressure on President Bush to advocate for the urgent deployment of a UN peacekeeping mission to Darfur..."
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Africa Action Talking Points on the G8 and Africa July 13, 2006 "Ahead of this weekend's G8 meeting in St. Petersburg, Africa Action recalls last year's pledges toward Africa on HIV/AIDS, debt, and more. New international action is still required, and new G8 agenda topics demand African participation..."
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Africa Action and 300 Religious Leaders Call for Renewed G8 Focus on Africa July 13, 2006 "Africa Action today released new talking points on the G8 and Africa, and also today, Africa Action is joined by 300 religious leaders in calling for greater G8 engagement to support Africa's efforts to address the continent's challenges..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Somalis demand Ethiopians leave Somalis burn Ethiopian flags as thousands in Mogadishu call for their neighbour's troops to withdraw.
Uganda rebel's mum in peace move The mother of Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony goes with a negotiator to try to persuade him to attend talks.
DR Congo's children 'a priority' The lives of children must improve after elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warns Unicef.
Migrants die on Canaries boat Two people are found dead on a boat carrying 48 migrants from Africa to Spain's Canary Islands.