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Why people failing to take their TB treatment should not be jailed – Bhekisisa
What happened when these two men stopped taking their medicine for TB? They were arrested and thrown into police cells. It’s World TB Day. Here’s why human rights and TB responses go hand in hand. COMMENT When the police arrived in their village in Nandi County in Kenya’s North Rift, Patrick Kipng’etich and Daniel and Henry Ng’etich didn’t think much of it. That is, until they realised the police were there for them. What had they done?
Health or human rights? False dichotomy could fuel a resurgence in forced HIV testing – Bhekisisa
A little bit of history repeating: In 2010, Zambia’s own Constitutional Court ruled that the mandatory HIV testing of employees was a human rights violation. (Delwyn Verasamy) More than three decades ago, HIV activists fought against mandatory testing. Now an old battle is finding new life. COMMENT Zambia is the second country this year to propose introducing forced HIV testing and treatment in the name of “public health”.
Op-Ed: Can SADC pass the Lesotho-test?
At the end of October, the Lesotho Court of Appeal gave judgment in an important case relating to efforts by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to bring peace to Lesotho. The extent to which SADC is able to act following the judgment may have lasting implications for Lesotho and SADC’s own reputation in defending “democracy, peace, security and stability”, as framed in its establishing treaty. By ANNABEL RAW.
Op-Ed: Can SADC pass the Lesotho-test?
At the end of October, the Lesotho Court of Appeal gave judgment in an important case relating to efforts by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to bring peace to Lesotho. The extent to which SADC is able to act following the judgment may have lasting implications for Lesotho and SADC’s own reputation in defending “democracy, peace, security and stability”, as framed in its establishing treaty. By ANNABEL RAW.
Africa | Daily Maverick
As the African Union gathers for its 27th summit in Kigali in July, the agenda is likely to be dominated by the race to elect a new chair of the African Union Commission. Yet much of the anticipation is around whether the election will be held and any of the candidates will receive the required vote to win. By SOLOMON A. DERSSO.
Zambia: Ahead of August’s election, is the fix already in?
Earlier this month, a Zambian news outlet released what it claimed was the ruling party’s top-secret strategy to steal the presidential election scheduled for August this year. While the document itself has yet to be verified, there is no doubt that the strategy is already being implemented, almost to the letter. The fix appears to be in. By SIMON ALLISON.
Analysis: Does Brexit undermine the case for African regional integration?
Most analyses of what Brexit means for Africa rightly examine the practical consequences: the impact on trade, the deals that must be renegotiated, the uncertain access to markets. These are all important, but the UK’s decision raises an even more fundamental question. If the European project is failing, should Africa reconsider its commitment to regional integration? By SIMON ALLISON.
Civil society plays key role in promoting health rights in southern Africa
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre’s health rights programme was established in 2007 to advance human rights and the rule of law in southern Africa in relation to the HIV pandemic. Our work under this programme demonstrates the importance of human rights and the rule of law in issues of HIV and health in the region. Southern Africa has the most severe HIV epidemic in the world.
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