29 January 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged African countries to entrench civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights to boost stability and development in the continent. “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a promise to all people in all places at all times,” Mr. told African leaders gathered in the Ethiopian [...]

GENEVA, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and Abbott (NYSE: ABT) have signed a four-year joint research and non-exclusive licensing agreement to undertake research on new treatments for several of the world’s most neglected tropical diseases, including Chagas disease, helminth infections, leishmaniasis and sleeping sickness. Through this collaboration, DNDi [...]

Africa’s Most Diverse Digital Music Platform Will Debut Technology and Showcase with Top Acts including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Naeto C, Paul G, and Sesu in Cannes, France SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The much-anticipated launch of Spinlet, Africa’s premier digital distribution service will be celebrated this week on an international level at the [...]

Partnership with Doc Hendley of WTW and Montesquieu Wines Saves Lives in Ethiopia NAPA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — World-famous winemaker Michel Rolland built his reputation by working wonders in the cellar. Now he’s doing miracles of a different sort by turning his South African wine into water for Ethiopians in desperate need. (Photo: [...]