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 and Culture 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.
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Written from prison, the new book of poems by the writer, academic and activist shows her fire but also her deep love for Uganda.
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COVID-19 is having a significant impact on the health, economic and social status of slum dwellers.
Politics and Society Covid-19: South Africa is racing to produce the masks needed to fight the virus
After a slow start, production has been ramped up
Politics and Society Africa feels the repercussions of the US-China global spat
Any misgivings about China’s handling of COVID-19 will likely be erased by Beijing’s considerable aid in fighting the pandemic.
Arts and Culture 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.
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Wearing masks is being introduced in conjunction with maintaining a physical distance of at least 1.5 metres and following hygiene measures such as hand washing.