July 15, 2004
Africa: HIV/AIDS: End the Rhetoric and Save Lives
The 'war' on HIV/AIDS has become heated in the last few days as participants attend the 2004 international AIDS conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Unfortunately, the war that has… Read more »
June 16, 2003
Uganda: HIV/AIDS in Africa: Yoweri Museveni is a Living Icon in the Struggle Against This Deadly Disease
Tribute at the Luncheon organized by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Constituency for Africa, Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa, and, Church… Read more »
February 05, 2003
Africa: HIV/AIDS in Africa: Implications of President Bush Emergency Plan for Aids Relief
President Bush in his 2003 'State of the Union' address to US Congress announced the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief initiative that will "commit 15 billion dollars over the next… Read more »
November 29, 2002
Africa: HIV/Aids and Africa - Back To The Drawing Board
After 21 years of dealing with the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa, it appears that Africa has now reached the crossroads. Read more »
September 27, 2002
Africa: Powell, UNAIDS Chief, AU Leader Participate In CFA African Affairs Series
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, Assistant Secretary of State Walter Kansteiner, U.S. Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator for Africa Constance Berry… Read more »
August 30, 2002
Africa: Africans, Blacks Must Unite as One
The degree to which the United States comes to respond to Africa, economically, politically and on a humanitarian basis, will depend largely on the lobbying efforts of African… Read more »
August 28, 2002
Africa: Secretary Powell, Africa Union Leaders and UNAIDS Chief to Participate in 2002 African Affairs Series
Secretary Powell, Africa Union Leaders and UNAIDS Chief Peter Piot to Participate in Constituency for Africas 2002 African Affairs Series Read more »
July 12, 2002
Africa: The Death March Continues
Nothing is surprising anymore about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. However, the recent announcement by the United Nations agency coordinating the epidemic (UNAIDS) that the wave… Read more »
April 22, 2002
South Africa: HIV/Aids in Africa (3): Economic Impact
More than 28 million Africans live with HIV/AIDS, with millions of deaths expected in the coming decades. Most of the infected and dying are men and women in the prime of their… Read more »
April 05, 2002
Africa: HIV/Aids in Africa (2): Impact On Healthcare
According to the United Nations agency coordinating the global response to the epidemic (UNAIDS), more than 28 million African men, women and children live with HIV/AIDS. In 2001… Read more »
March 26, 2003
Africa: HIV/Aids in Africa (1)
The recent conference on Financing for Development in Monterrey, Mexico ended with optimistic declarations on additional resources for international development, especially in… Read more »
March 20, 2002
Zimbabwe: Tainted Election Adds to Country's Woes
MOST OBSERVERS would agree that the presidential elections held in Zimbabwe last week were greatly flawed and deeply disturbing. Read more »
December 01, 2001
Africa: HIV/AIDS in Africa: Lessons Learned
As we mark the World AIDS Day and ponder the fate of 40 million people worldwide living with the disease, it is an opportune time to reflect on the lessons learnt so far in the… Read more »
November 19, 2001
Africa: HIV/Aids in Africa: WTO Declaration On Public Health is a Step in the Right Direction
The ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ended in Doha, Qatar with a declaration on urgent global social, economic, and trade issues. However, a major… Read more »
August 20, 2001
Africa: AIDS And Health Trust Fund: Encouraging Signs But Greater Action is Still Needed
1. On behalf of the CFA, a Washington, DC advocacy organization, we thank the United Nations system, governments of industrialized and developing nations, foundations, the civil… Read more »
June 25, 2001
Africa: CFA And Africa Club of the World Bank, Join Forces to Fight HIV/Aids
The Washington, D.C. based Constituency for Africa (CFA), led by it's Chairman, former California Congressman Ron Dellums, and President and CEO, Melvin Foote, have established… Read more »
June 22, 2001
Africa: AIDS Relief For Africa: The World Bank AIDS Trust Fund Already Exists
The rich nations are now ready to intervene in a massive way to stop AIDS in Africa and other developing nations. This intervention will involve public-private partnerships in the… Read more »
February 09, 2001
Africa: HIV/AIDS in Africa: Unavoidable Foreign Policy Priority for Bush Administration
President George W. Bush is settling down to his responsibilities as the leader of the United States and the "free world". As the leader of the sole super power, the President's… Read more »