Africa Subcommittee

The Africa subcommittee was created in 2007. The Africa subcommittee opposes imperialism and racism against the people of Africa, and condemns the looting of Africa's vast resources by non-Africans. The Africa subcommittee respects the right of Africans to rule themselves and to empower themselves. The Africa subcommittee's role is not to attempt to solve issues that arise between Africans. Rather, as a U.S.-based group, the Africa subcommittee will encourage the United States government to behave in a responsible and respectful manner towards Africa. However, if the subcommittee is invited to assist in human rights advocacy, the subcommittee may do so guided by fairness, justice, and historical and cultural context.

In addition to presenting educational workshops and films at the National Lawyers Guild conventions and elsewhere, the subcommittee will organize fact-finding delegations to countries on the continent.

Archive of Africa Subcommittee Materials 2006-2014

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Africa Subcommittee Updates

NLG: Solidarity with the UHURU 3! FightBack Against Unjust Conspiracy Verdict.

The National Lawyer Guild congratulates the Uhuru 3 for successfully fighting back against false FARA-related charges & strongly condemns convictions on fabricated and politically motivated charges of Conspiracy The trial of Uhuru 3 is one of the most important First Amendment cases in the 21st century. On September 12, 2024 a federal jury in Tampa, […]

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NLG IC joins US-based organizations in solidarity with Booker Omole of the Communist Party of Kenya

US-BASED ORGANIZATIONS STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH BOOKER OMOLE & DEMAND AN END TO HIS REPRESSION We write as US-based organizations that have worked closely with Booker Omole, National Vice Chairperson and National Organizing Secretary of the Communist Party of Kenya. We stand in firm solidarity with Mr. Omole, who was unjustly detained as he prepared […]

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Fri, Jan 12: WEBINAR: South Africa’s Historic Case for Gaza at the Hague: What is Next?

Friday Jan 12 10 am PT/1 pm ET/8 pm South Africa-Palestine REGISTER: https://bit.ly/icjgaza *Note: this will be held as a webinar; however, we will provide mechanisms for questions to be answered by the panelists! On January 11 and 12, 2024, the International Court of Justice in the Hague is hearing arguments for preliminary measures in […]

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International Delegation in Cairo Demands Opening of Rafah Border Crossing

PRESS RELEASE We are an international delegation of writers, lawyers, journalists, activists, students, and organizers who arrived in Cairo, Egypt this week with the goal of reaching the Rafah border crossing with Gaza to exert pressure to open the border for the immediate entry and sustainedflow of urgent humanitarian aid—food, water, fuel, and medical aid […]

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October 2023 – Month of Action Against AFRICOM: From Niger to Haiti to Cop City, Defeat the War Against African People

The National Lawyers Guild International Committee is an endorser of Black Alliance for Peace’s call for an international month of action against AFRICOM, the U.S. military command in Africa, along with many organizations. To learn more about the month of action, endorse the call and download social media materials, visit BAP at this link: https://blackallianceforpeace.com/africom2023 […]

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Statement in Solidarity with the Kenyan people and against U.S. imperialist intervention in Kenya

We oppose US imperialist intervention in Kenya and stand in solidarity with the Kenyan masses in their struggle for justice, equality, and the rights of the oppressed Up to 23 people have been killed and over 300 arrested by the Kenyan government during a crackdown on protests against the Finance Act 2023, a US and […]

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Donate: Send NLG Representatives to the African Bar Association Conference

From August 6-10 in Pretoria, South Africa, the African Bar Association conference will bring together thousands of lawyers on the African continent. Please donate below to support the NLG’s participation in this important conference! Kerry McLean, international human rights lawyer and NLG International Committee co-chair, has been invited to attend the conference, speak and […]

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Video: DDPA Teach-In: Demystifying the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

On May 26, 2022, Kerry McLean, international human rights lawyer and co-chair of the NLG International Committee, convened a virtual side event at the 2nd session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, highlighting the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. At the 2001 World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa […]

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May 26, Webinar: DDPA Teach-In: Demystifying the Durban Declaration & Programme of Action

DDPA Teach-In: Demystifying the Durban Declaration & Programme of Action Friday, May 26th at 12 pm Eastern time Register here for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf–spzMqG9OMgmgqgy-PlpgbKNufQYoY At the 2001 World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa a historic document was adopted by consensus. The Durban Declaration & Programme of Action (DDPA) is a comprehensive document […]

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May 6-7: Eritrea Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism

Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Eritrea. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from […]

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