Society
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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 ... -
The three ways states are using COVID-19 to curb media freedoms
We cannot afford for media freedoms to fall victim to COVID-19. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As the world grapples with the speed and ... -
COVID-19: There’s one thing Nigeria’s religious rockstars can do to help
Nigeria’s faith leaders are immensely influential and often have millions of followers. If they want to help, they should stay out of the way. ... -
“We hope our cries will attract attention”
African Arguments spoke to vulnerable people around Nigeria. They plead for government to help them get food and medication during lockdown. Read all our ... -
COVID-19 responses in Africa: Ok, one size doesn’t fit all. Now what?
Discussions must move beyond the pros and cons of lockdowns. They must confront the real challenge: African states’ disconnect from ordinary people. Read all ... -
19 years ago today, African countries vowed to spend 15% on health.
The Abuja Declaration was meant to strengthen Africa’s health systems and ensure their preparedness for disease outbreaks. What happened? Read all our COVID-19 coverage ... -
Death sentences jumped by 53% in sub-Saharan Africa last year
But support for the death penalty appears to be dwindling in many countries. As the world battles the deadly COVID-19 virus, countries across sub-Saharan ... -
African migration to China may never be the same again
If China continues to use mass surveillance technologies after COVID-19, staying untraceable may be impossible for undocumented migrants. Read all our COVID-19 coverage The ... -
One size fits all? Why lockdowns might not be Africa’s best bet.
If Uganda was 100 people, just two would be over 65. Over two-thirds would be under 25. Are costly lockdowns always the best option? ... -
COVID-19: An open letter from African intellectuals to Africa’s leaders
100 leading academics and writers call on leaders to govern with compassion and see the crisis as a chance for a radical change of ...
