Rwanda’s rapid response stalls march of coronavirus
Early and decisive action to close its borders and impose a lockdown has so far paid off for Rwanda in terms of few infections and only two deaths from coronavirus
COVID-19 in Africa
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Coping with Covid-19 – Can Africa fight off the virus?
Africa has so far escaped the worst from Covid-19. Are we being lulled into a false sense of security or has the continent dealt with the threat better than others? Anver Versi weighs up the facts
Coronavirus: Egypt’s flexible approach seems to be winning
Rapid and well thought-out measures appear to have stemmed the tide of new infections in Egypt without causing major upheavals. Ahmed Fouad reports
Coronavirus in Ethiopia: Is the worst yet to come?
Ethiopia was quick to clamp down on transmission of coronavirus but loss of income and jobs could create a febrile political atmosphere. James Jeffrey reports
When will Africa get back to ‘normal’?
How can we ensure we build solutions to facilitate the swiftest and strongest recovery for the continent? Patrick McGee looks for the answers
South Africa’s coronavirus consensus begins to crumble
Swift action by President Ramaphosa appears to have nipped the epidemic in the bud, but a blanket lockdown and heavy-handed enforcement is hitting ordinary people the hardest