Society
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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 ... -
The pandemic will affect the mental health of all these groups
It is essential that governments include mental health responses in their plans to address coronavirus. Read all our COVID-19 coverage Like others across the ... -
How girls’ education and safety will be harmed by the covid response
And the steps African governments can and must take to mitigate it. Read all our COVID-19 coverage Abigail*, a young woman who lives in ... -
In fighting slavery in Mali, some favour dialogue, others confrontation.
Caste systems in parts of Mali define what people can and cannot do. Nobles call it tradition. Opponents call it hereditary slavery. For Diagley ... -
When biodiversity fails, human health is on the line
We governed nations hit by the Ebola crisis. We must tackle disease outbreaks, but also their root causes. Read all our COVID-19 coverage The ...
