Banding together is the only way Africa will beat Covid-19
Africa is leading the way with a scheme to ensure seamless cross-border travel. Dr. John Nkengasong and Commissioner Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil introduce Trusted Travel.
COVID-19 in Africa
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Covid-19: AU launches ‘Saving lives, economies and livelihoods campaign’
The African Union has launched a campaign to minimise the spread of infection, facilitate the sharing of health information and develop a school re-opening plan
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
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