African Arguments
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Photo essay: In Congo, from epidemic to pandemic
The Democratic Republic of Congo was getting ready to declare itself Ebola-free when COVID-19 hit. Since 2018 , Ebola has killed 2,267 people. Now, ... -
Why is the Somali diaspora so badly hit by COVID-19?
The Somali community in Europe has lost many lives to the coronavirus. We are significantly over-represented in infection and death figures. Read all our ... -
We need to talk about burials: COVID-19 in Africa
Various measures can be taken to avoid burial grounds becoming potential reservoirs for the coronavirus. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As the death toll ... -
Neglected refugees find themselves even more neglected during COVID-19
The experiences of refugees in Uganda exposes both a governmental and global failure. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As COVID-19 spreads across the world, ... -
Africa will rise if we do it right
Tanzania’s former president calls for governments to provide greater support for conservation and tourism during COVID-19. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As researchers and ... -
Stay home and go to the museum
In Kenya and Uganda, innovators are showing how history can be preserved and shared in new formats for today’s audience. In Uganda and Kenya, ... -
COVID-19: In northern Nigeria, states scapegoat the usual suspects
In their response to the pandemic, state governments have singled out Qur’anic schools not for epidemiological but political reasons. Read all our COVID-19 coverage ... -
Tanzania’s gamble: Anatomy of a totally novel coronavirus response
In contrast to most leaders, Magufuli’s main strategies are to limit information, treat fear as the main threat, and keep the economy running. Read ... -
How to protect women from violence under lockdowns? Send cash.
Domestic abuse has spiked under COVID-19. Cash transfers are no panacea, but they’ve been shown to reduce violence and can be adapted. Read all ...
