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.
Food Sovereignty and the Food Crisis "This new Africa Action Issue Page explains the links between the current global food crisis and the ongoing importance of food sovereignty for Africa..."
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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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Congress Clips the Wings of Vulture Funds August 1, 2008 "Africa Action, Jubilee USA and TransAfrica Forum issue a joint press release welcoming the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives designed to prevent Vulture Funds from making excessive profits off the debts of the world's poorest nations..."
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One Year Into Peacekeeping Mandate, Still No Security for Darfur July 30, 2008 "The joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force for Darfur known as UNAMID, authorized one year ago by the UN Security Council, requires much more international support to protect the people of Darfur..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Zimbabwe reverses food aid ban Zimbabwe's government lifts a ban on aid agencies, as negotiators meet to try to revive deadlocked crisis talks.
Morocco 'breaks terror network' Moroccan police arrest 15 people they accuse of planning al-Qaeda-inspired attacks across the kingdom.
Mothers' anguish over baby mix-up Two South African mothers await DNA results after their babies were mixed up and one died, local media reports.
Deadly Cameroon tanker explosion A fuel tanker overturns and explodes in Cameroon, with 30 feared dead after villagers try to salvage fuel.
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