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.
National Call-In Day for Darfur! October 22, 2006 "Join us on United Nations Day Tuesday, October 24, 2006 to tie up the White House lines for Darfur. For more information, click here..."
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Africa Action Calls on World Bank to Cancel Liberia’s Debt October 18, 2006 "During Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's visit to the United States, Africa Action joins with other debt campaigners calling on the World Bank to promote Liberian development by canceling the country's debt..."
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Religious Leader Sign-On for Darfur October 18, 2006 "If you are a religious leader, please consider signing on to this open letter to U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, Andrew Natsios by November 13th..."
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Questions on Africa Policy for Congressional Candidates and Policymakers October 11, 2006 "As the November 2006 Congressional elections approach, African issues have not yet figured prominently in campaign debates and the U.S. cannot afford to ignore such issues. This resource provides questions on Africa policy for candidates and propels these priorities into the public dialogue..."
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A Time to Act: Moving Beyond Words to Protect Darfur Now October 5, 2006 "This Africa Action strategy outlines the next steps in our Campaign to Stop Genocide in Darfur. Over the next 90 days, we will combine new analysis with strategic actions to achieve international protection for the people of Darfur..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
UN envoy leaves after Sudan row The UN envoy to Sudan, Jan Pronk, leaves Khartoum, following the government's decision to expel him.
Islamists recapture Somali town The town of Bur Hakaba in central Somalia is again under Islamist control after pro-government forces withdraw.