October 1, 2022 is the 14th anniversary of the launch of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Yet, jihadist terrorist violence on the African continent has increased since the founding of AFRICOM and NATO’s destruction of Libya resulting in civilian casualties and instability, which the West has used as pretext and justification for the continued need for AFRICOM. Since its founding, coups carried out by AFRICOM-trained soldiers have also increased.
That is why the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) is organizing an International Month of Action Against AFRICOM in October. This is an effort to raise the public's awareness about how the presence of U.S. military forces exacerbates violence and instability throughout the continent.
We call on our friends and allies to endorse this month as an individual or organization. Beyond that, we are calling on you to participate each week using our calls to action. Here are ways you can take action:
Please download graphics, toolkits and more at blackallianceforpeace.com/africom2022
Register for the October 1 webinar that kicks off the Month of Action: bit.ly/africommoa
If your organization might want to endorse the month, please sign on.
Read the press release announcing the launch here.
EVENTS:
ShutDownAFRICOM and Stop Cop City: Defeat the War on African People in the US and Abroad, Atlanta, GA, Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 - 8:30PM EST
The United States, NATO, and the New Manifest Destiny, Monday, October 17, 8:00PM – 9:30PM EST
Beyond Colonialism: AFRICOM and the NeoColonial Grip on Africans Globally, Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 15, 4:00 - 6:30PM EST
BAP Solidarity Network - West: AFRICOM Teach In, Zoom, Friday, October 14, 5:00 - 7:00PM PDT
War on Youth Meeting: Shut Down AFRICOM, Zoom, Tuesday, October 11, 6:00PM - 7:30PM PST
Colonialism, Compradors & The Militarized Crisis of Capitalism in Africa, Online, Saturday, October 1, 1:00PM - 2:30 PM EST
Picket outside Congressional Black Caucus’ Legislative Conference, Washington, DC, Saturday, October 1, 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Banner photo credit: Sudanese protesters march during a July 2019 demonstration in Khartoum, Sudan. (REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah)