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 Still at Ground-Zero of Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic November 22, 2006 "In response to yesterday's release by UNAIDS of its annual "AIDS Epidemic Update", Africa Action today expressed grave concern at the inadequacy of the international response to this growing global crisis, which continues to have a disproportionate impact in Africa..."
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Africa Action Decries International Ambivalence on Darfur's Peacekeeping Needs November 20, 2006 "As the Sudanese government escalates attacks against civilians, Africa Action urges the U.S. and other members of the UN Security Council to stop making concessions to Khartoum and to stand firm in the pursuit of an international peacekeeping force that can protect the people of Darfur..."
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"Hurry up, because for now we’re on our own..." November 16, 2006 "This campaign update on Darfur includes some of the latest reports on the deteriorating situation, recent developments in international policy, and an update on Africa Action’s 90-day plan of action and analysis..."
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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..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
DR Congo poll challenge rejected DR Congo's Supreme Court dismisses a challenge to last month's run-off election by losing candidate Jean-Pierre Bemba.