Commentaries, Opinion Pieces, Statements
Washington, DC March to Stop Genocide and Dictatorship
September 8, 2009 - Gerald LeMelle, executive director of Africa Action
"As lopsided deals are made and more and more of Africa’s most arable and resource rich land is dealt away to secure someone else’ future, it is important for those who care about the future of Africa people attend this march and tell the world that we are tired of the being abused and brutalized, tired of living in fear for loved ones, tired of political inaction and nonsensical policy statements giving pretense to opposing the status quo while all along supporting it and tired of being lied to...."
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Africa Action Advocates for Democracy
September 3, 2009
"Democracy in Africa is a work in progress, however, it is intrinsic to the goal of human security on the continent. For 56 years, Africa Action has promoted the interests of families and communities across the continent whether against colonialism, brutal dictators, racist apartheid, de facto one-party states and corrupt governments..."
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Avoiding Future Violence in Kenya: Recommendations on Creating Sustainable Peace in Kenya
August 26, 2009 - Morgan Huston
"Morgan Huston, a former intern with Africa Action writes, 'In spite of the magnitude of challenges facing the country, there are various concrete steps that can be taken to help avoid a future outbreak of violence in Kenya, and prevent a downward spiral of instability.' Click here to read more..."
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Straight Talk: Revealing the Real U.S.-Africa Policy
July 30, 2009 - Gerald LeMelle, www.fpif.org
"In Straight Talk: Revealing the Real U.S. Africa-Policy, LeMelle writes: 'While Africans condemned U.S. military policy in Africa under the Bush administration, the Obama administration has not only mirrored Bush's approach, but has in fact enhanced it..."
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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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Opportunity for Impact - the June U.S. Presidency of the UNSC
May 19, 2008
"This statement offers a roadmap for how the U.S. should use its June presidency of the UN Security Council to protect the people of Darfur and promote peace for Sudan..."
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Africa Action Condemns Escalating Human Rights Abuses in Zimbabwe and Calls for Immediate Intervention
April 28, 2008
"In this statement, Africa Action roundly condemns the escalation of human rights violations in Zimbabwe and calls upon the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU), and the United Nations (UN) to immediately intervene to resolve the deteriorating post election crisis..."
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Africa Action Statement on the Upcoming Elections in Zimbabwe
February 14, 2008
"As Zimbabwe's presidential, legislative and local elections in March approach, Africa Action urges the Bush administration to move away from unilateral intervention in Zimbabwe's political process and instead support people-driven democracy through multilateral engagement..."
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Africa Action Condemns Resumption of Large-Scale Sudanese Government Attacks on Civilians
February 13, 2008
"This Africa Action statement responds to the recent assault on villages in West Darfur by the Sudanese military and allied militias. The statement calls for increased U.S. diplomatic pressure to protect the people of Darfur and pursue political solutions to Sudan's multiple conflicts..."
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AFRICOM: The Militarization of U.S.-Africa Policy Revealed
February 6, 2008
"This Africa Action statement addresses the threats to human development, democracy and justice in Africa posed by AFRICOM, the Bush Administration's new unified command to coordinate U.S. military operations on the continent..."
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