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.
A Dream Deferred: The 2008 Zimbabwe Elections July 1, 2008 "In March 2008, Africa Action and TransAfrica Forum sent a joint delegation to witness Zimbabwe's historic elections. This in-depth Special Report lays out the information and analysis gathered directly from grassroots communities, trade union organizations, and other civic groups. Three-page Executive Summary available here..."
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June 25 Benefit Concert Event with Talib Kweli: Rock to Save Darfur June 20, 2008 "On June 25, join Africa Action's Briggs Bomba as he emcees this special benefit concert event in New York with hip-hop star Talib Kweli, raising funds and awareness for Africa Action and other groups working for peace and human security in Darfur and throughout Sudan..."
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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
Mbeki holds Harare crisis talks South Africa's Thabo Mbeki holds talks in Zimbabwe with President Mugabe and leaders of a breakaway opposition faction.
Congo ex-leader appears in court The former vice-president of Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, appears in court in The Hague.
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