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How the U.S. Can Break the Deadlock on Darfur
July 25, 2006
"Despite Khartoum's opposition, there is an international consensus that a UN peacekeeping operation is needed to halt the violence in Darfur. Africa Action calls on the U.S. to use its leverage to break the deadlock on Darfur..."  Go >

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..."  Go >

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..."  Go >

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..."  Go >

BBC News | Africa | World Edition

First results posted in DR Congo
Votes are counted in DR Congo's first multi-party vote in 40 years, but an official result could be weeks away.

Zimbabwe money loses three zeros
Zimbabwe cuts three zeros off its currency to make the figures more manageable amid hyperinflation.

Burundi grenade blasts kill three
At least three people have died in grenade attacks on two bars in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, officials say.

Historic flight leaves Mogadishu
The first commercial flight in more than a decade takes off from the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

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