Pasha 59: Let’s talk about a COVID‑19 vaccine
Initiatives to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 are under way. But how far away are they?
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Kenyan universities face big challenges going digital. But it can be done
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going away any time soon. Kenya’s universities must adapt.
Controls to manage fake news in Africa are affecting freedom of expression
False information about the new coronavirus is a big threat to containing the pandemic but governments must not use ‘fake news’ as an excuse to limit freedom of expression.
How to ensure poor people in Africa’s cities can still get food during lockdowns
Africa’s industries are not growing at the same pace as its cities, leaving the informal economy as the main source of income for many. COVID-19 lockdowns have cut this umbilical cord.
Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared
The Sudan strain of the Ebola virus has been identified in Uganda for the first time in more than a decade.
The war in Ukraine: Africa risks paying a heavy price for neutrality
The Ukraine crisis is significantly increasing political stress and potential conflict throughout Africa.
Uganda’s rolex is much more than a street food – it’s a national treasure
Famous around the world, rolex is a symbol of national pride. It has multicultural roots, creates employment and reflects deeper issues in society.
How African countries coordinated the response to COVID‑19: lessons for public health
Combining several layers of response to COVID-19 was effective. Decentralisation, innovation and building on existing systems were key.
Why heavy‑handed policing won’t work for lockdowns in highly unequal countries
Unlike in wealthy nations, lockdowns are simply impossible in overcrowded conditions with no sanitation and high levels of poverty.
South Africa’s leaders have had a crack at COVID‑19: it’s time to give the people a go
The trick is for the chattering classes to stop telling each other what the solution is, and instead to ask those who haven’t been heard.