Despite its claims, the United States is not “leading” the global response to COVID-19. If it were, its approach to the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most vulnerable to the economic impact of the virus, would be much different.
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Politics and Society Magufuli confronts COVID-19 with prayer and snake oil
Tanzanians are increasingly alarmed at their government’s unscientific approach to the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics and Society COVID-19 strategies Africa can learn from
The United States’ failing coronavirus response experiment holds some important lessons for Africa.
Politics and Society COVID-19 has blown away the myth about ‘First’ and ‘Third’ world competence
Some of the worst health performers in recent weeks have been ‘First World’.
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 How Africa can reduce COVID-19’s impact on displaced persons
Swift positions taken by the AU could be stymied by ongoing conflicts, funding shortfalls and border closures.
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’.
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.
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.