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.
The Ties that Bind Bush and Bashir April 8, 2008 "This Africa Action report explores the hypocrisy of U.S.-Sudan policy, on the one hand condemning genocide, and on the other working closely with Khartoum on the so-called war on terror..."
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Africa Policy Outlook 2008 February 6, 2008 - Gerald LeMelle "Africa Action's annual Policy Outlook highlights the key themes and trends in U.S. Africa policy. In 2008, the Bush administration's fixation on security and the so-called war on terror will escalate the militarization of U.S. policy in Africa. In his last year in office, President Bush will continue to promote economic policies that exacerbate global inequalities..."(jointly published with Foreign Policy in Focus)Go >
BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Lagos pipeline blast 'kills 100' At least 100 people are killed in an oil pipeline explosion in the Nigeria's city of Lagos, the local Red Cross says.
Zimbabwe bank issues $500m note Zimbabwe issues a Z$500m banknote, worth US$2, as the opposition calls for an emergency summit.
Taylor 'ignored rebel protests' Liberia's Charles Taylor rejected Sierra Leone rebel complaints about his troops' behaviour, an ex-ally says.
Nigeria evictions condemned The Nigerian government forced the evictions of 800,000 people from slums in Abuja, a report says.
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