Today we witness that Africa is given less and less time on the political agenda and less and less attention in the media. The covering of events and political development is often one-dimensional and leaves a lot to be desired. This is why the Norwegian Council for Africa has shifted its view and expanded its field of interest to include all of Sub-Saharan Africa. Life expectancy in many countries is less than 50 years. The external debt has reached astronomical amounts.
Distribution of wealth is extremely uneven.
These are problems we can, and should, do something about. Yet it is essential to acknowledge that solidarity-work has to be founded on knowledge and understanding. Keeping Africa on the agenda in the Norwegian public opinion, among the politicians, the authorities and people involved in business and commerce. Putting pressure on Norwegian authorities to implement an active and solidaric policy towards Africa - both directly and through international channels. Putting pressure on Norwegian business and commerce in order to attain a more just and ethically sound trade with countries on the continent.