AIDS is a widespread disease in Africa and has devoured millions. All the countries across Africa – and across the globe as well – are struggling to control the epidemic. However, the African countries are also grappling with debates over what rights and duties to give those living with the AIDS. Across the continent, lawmakers are considering to criminalize those who infect others with HIV, allow bosses to test workers for the virus, punish women who pass it to their babies and give constitutional protections to those with HIV.