More is known about HIV than about any other virus, and yet there are thousands of people who persistently reject these facts and believe that HIV is harmless or doesn't exist.
Most of the people on antiretroviral drugs worldwide are taking generic versions, but tighter global intellectual property rights could put some drugs out of reach for less developed nations.
At the US Social Forum in Detroit, a coalition of activist groups from the United States and Africa stressed parallel issues, and are planning to meet at the 2011 World Social Forum in Dakar, Senegal.
Stephen Harper invited seven African countries to the G8 summit, but some African civil society leaders are sceptical about Africa having real input, and about delivery on promises.
"8 Goals for Africa" will be screened throughout the World Cup to encourage individuals, communities and governments to refocus commitment to the Millennium Development Goals.
Canada’s foreign policy and the agenda of the G20 and G8 summits in Canada must give priority to actions that promote human rights and address the growing poverty in Africa.
Across Africa, corporations resist a global code of conduct that would ensure transparency, and local elites benefit from land sale deals that encourage corruption and increase food insecurity.
| African women have been celebrating the International Women's Day since 1911. But what does the day really mean to them? What have they benefited from it?
High cost and low quality service has paved the way for pirate mobile providers, who offer an affordable solution to Cameroonians' basic communication needs.