Some of the worst health performers in recent weeks have been ‘First World’.
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Politics and Society COVID-19 is casting Magufuli in the worst light, in an election year
His COVID-19 response has thrown the negative aspects of his presidency into sharp relief.
Politics and Society Controls to manage fake news in Africa are affecting freedom of expression
Governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the mountain of related challenges, fake news has become a source of frustration. Some are now referring to this fake news phenomenon as a ‘disinfodemic’.
Arts, Culture and Sport Why Nigerians living abroad love to watch Nollywood movies
Viewing Nigerian movies is seen as a trip down memory lane, a virtual journey back home and group therapy for Africans in the diaspora.
Politics and Society Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi
There are significant economic and social pull factors behind the popularity of used clothing.
Politics and Society Sexual and gender-based violence during COVID-19: lessons from Ebola
During epidemics, the measures taken to protect populations and to keep health systems afloat leave women and girls vulnerable to violence.
African identities There’s a complex history of skin lighteners in Africa and beyond
The long history of racist beauty standards alone cannot explain the ongoing global use of harmful skin lighteners.
Arts, Culture and Sport Uganda’s musicians are fighting COVID-19 – why government should work with them
Uganda’s COVID-19 task force would do well to embrace pop music in its public health communications.
Politics and Society We wanted to know how coronavirus affects Nairobi’s slum residents. What we found
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on the health, economic and social status of slum dwellers.