COVID pandemic created immunisation gaps in Africa. Over half a million children are at risk
The pandemic has disrupted national immunisation programmes. As a result, the African continent is seeing more outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases.
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Governments need to do more for refugees affected by coronavirus: here’s how
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global problem and solutions must also be found for the most vulnerable populations.
Shaping Africa’s urban areas to withstand future pandemics
Densely populated urban areas are great drivers of economic development and innovation, but that also makes them a fertile ground for the spread of pandemics.
COVID‑19 affects men and women differently. It’s important to track the data
The availability of data by sex and gender is important for national responses when it comes to prevention, treatment and control.
Efforts to protect the poor during COVID: how five African countries fared
Study shows that agriculture, one of the most important sectors, did not decline in 2020 compared to its historical trend. Service sectors were hit hard in each of the five countries.
Kenya Airways is in financial trouble (again). Why national carriers have a hard time
The aviation industry requires very expensive assets but is sensitive to economic cycles
Pentecostals and the spiritual war against coronavirus in Africa
Framing the fight against coronavirus as a spiritual war may stem from a shared sense of discomfort about an adversary without discernible conscience; an impersonal demon.
COVID‑19 shows why African data is key for the continent’s response to pandemics
Despite having comparatively poor health infrastructure, African public health practitioners have amassed a wealth of experience of managing epidemics.
The roots of pre‑election carnage by Uganda security forces
Uganda must overhaul its national legal framework on the use of force and firearms during law enforcement.
Rwanda has reopened the border with Uganda but distrust could close it again
Tension persists between the neighbours as Kampala is yet to address all of Kigali’s grievances.