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.
AIDS Advocates to Inaugurate Obama as the President Who Will Finally Change the Way the U.S. Fights AIDS November 13, 2008 "On Thursday, November 20th at 1:00 PM, one thousand activists will join a rally by the White House to support President-elect Obama's historically bold commitments to reform and expand US programs to fight HIV/AIDS at home and abroad, and call for the implementation of his pledges in the first 100 days of office..."
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Africa Action Talking Points on a Post-Bush U.S.-Sudan Policy October 29, 2008 "The massive and well-intentioned international response to the genocide in Darfur has been tragically ineffective because rhetoric has dwarfed action and Darfur has been viewed in isolation from the rest of Sudan. Africa Action outlines how the next U.S. president can follow through on his promise to promote peace and security for Darfur and all Sudan..."
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Just L.E.A.D. Campaign Flyer October 1, 2008 "Download and print this flyer to learn how you and your community can get involved in Africa Action's Just L.E.A.D. Campaign for peace and justice in Darfur and all Sudan. Then, take action by sending a message to the next U.S. president..."
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Zimbabwe Power Sharing Deal: A Historic Moment of Possibilities and Challenges September 16, 2008 "This Africa Action statement identifies four key factors that will determine whether or not Zimbabwe's newly announced Government of National Unity will achieve its potential to dramatically improve the living conditions of ordinary Zimbabweans..."
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BEYOND PEPFAR REAUTHORIZATION ACT! August 6, 2008 "On July 29, President Bush signed into law the PEPFAR reauthorization act. This campaign update highlights the main changes from PEPFAR 2003 to the 2008 Reauthorization Act in addition to spotlighting the next focus areas in Africa Action's campaign to end HIV/AIDS in Africa..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Saudi owners 'talking to pirates' The owners of a Saudi oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates are negotiating a possible ransom, the Saudi foreign minister says.
Kenya jail beating to be probed Kenya's vice-president condemns the beating of prison inmates by warders, one of whom later died.
Daewoo rents Madagascar plantation South Korean firm Daewoo says it has leased a vast tract of land in Madagascar, which will produce half of its corn supply by 2023.
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