Association of Concerned Africa Scholars – Analysis and Action on Policies Impacting Africa

SOUTH AFRICAN AFRIKANERS DO NOT NEED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OFFERING PROTECTIONFebruary 11, 2025
As the Association of Concerned Africa Scholars (ACAS), we condemn the Executive Order “Addressing the Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa” issued on Feb 7, 2025 in the strongest terms. In it, the President of the United States identifies a group of white South Africans – Afrikaners – as the victims… Read more: SOUTH AFRICAN AFRIKANERS DO NOT NEED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OFFERING PROTECTION
“Lessons from the Covid-19 Epidemic … Needed Responses from the U.S. and Globally” ASA Conference Roundtable, Chicago, December 14, 2024January 16, 2025
The Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA), the Association of Concerned Africa Scholars (USA), and the African Studies Center at Michigan State University held this roundtable at the Chicago African Studies Assn Mtg Roundtable IX-AN-27) “Lessons from the Covid-19 Epidemic for the Next Pandemics in Africa and Needed Responses from the U.S. and Globally”… Read more: “Lessons from the Covid-19 Epidemic … Needed Responses from the U.S. and Globally” ASA Conference Roundtable, Chicago, December 14, 2024
ASA ACAS Panel Chicago 2024December 2, 2024
“Lessons from the Covid-19 Epidemic for the Next Pandemics in Africa and Needed Responses from the U.S. and Globally” The Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA), the Association of Concerned Africa Scholars (USA), and the African Studies Center at Michigan State University are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. At Chicago African Studies Assn Mtg Panel Time: Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 08:00 AM Central Time (US… Read more: ASA ACAS Panel Chicago 2024
ACAS action on SudanJune 12, 2023
Dear President Biden, I write with deep concern over the situation in Sudan. The crisis is deepening, with no end in sight for the suffering of civilians in Sudan. Heavy weaponry including artillery, tanks and jet aircraft have been used in densely populated areas in Khartoum, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. The conflict… Read more: ACAS action on Sudan
Letter in support of new Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)May 30, 2023
Dear President Biden and Secretary Yellen, The U.S. economy has created more than 12 million jobs since President Biden took office, thanks to the sound policies and leadership of your administration. But there is general agreement that the risk of recession is substantial. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates dramatically, and the impact of those increases… Read more: Letter in support of new Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)