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.
UN Report on Darfur Peacekeeping Must Spur International Action August 4, 2006 "The report released this week by Secretary-General Kofi Annan lays out a plan for the deployment of UN peacekeepers to protect the people of Darfur. Africa Action calls on the U.S. to spur Security Council action on the contents of this report..."
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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..."
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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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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Somalia's leaders sack government Somalia's government leaders say they have resolved their differences and will dissolve the cabinet.
Darfur rebel takes government job Former Darfur rebel leader Minni Minnawi begins his role as special assistant to President Omar Bashir.
S Africa row over cricket 'slur' South African officials want a cricket commentator suspended for an offensive remark about a Muslim player.
DR Congo diamond miners killed Six illegal miners are shot dead in DR Congo's main diamond mine, Miba, near the central town of Mbuji-Mayi.