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Africa Action Appoints New Executive Director
November 1, 2006
"The Board of Directors of Africa Action is pleased to announce the appointment of Nii Akuetteh as Africa Action’s new Executive Director..."  Go >

The UN Security Council and the Darfur Crisis: A Country-by-Country Analysis
October 31, 2006
"The passage of UN Security Council Resolution 1706, authorizing the deployment of a UN peacekeeping force, was an important step towards providing security for the people of Darfur. This resource lays out the stated positions of Security Council members and the need to move forward on this resolution..."  Go >

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 December 4th..."  Go >

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..."  Go >

Africa Action Stands with African Voices Calling for International Intervention in Darfur
October 4, 2006
"As the crisis worsens in Darfur, Africa Action stands with the people of Darfur and with African leaders from across the continent who are calling for an international peacekeeping force to stop the violence and protect civilians in western Sudan..."  Go >

BBC News | Africa | World Edition

Darfur militias in deadly attacks
About 30 people have been killed in Sudan's Darfur region, when Arab militias raided a village, peacekeepers say.

Kabila near to DR Congo victory
DR Congo President Kabila has a strong lead over his rival, with 90% of the vote counted from the presidential run-off.

Kenyans drown after flash floods
Flash floods near Mombasa in Kenya leave 21 dead and thousands homeless, with bridges washed away.

SA train crash kills farm workers
A train collides with a truck carrying farm workers near Cape Town in South Africa, killing at least 27 people.

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