Most Influential Africans of 2021
New African editor Anver Versi welcomes readers once again to our annual celebration of the brightest and best Africans of the last year.
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Africa’s world-leading pandemic response
Africa’s leaders, institutions, and researchers must be given the recognition they deserve for taking proactive and highly effective measures to combat the Covid-19 virus.
Vaccine disinformation is greatest threat to African youth
The multitude of problems stemming from Covid-19 is being compounded by vaccine hesitancy fuelled by fake news and threatens to create a lost generation of African youth.
Saving lives and livelihoods in Africa
The Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC have announced a new partnership dedicated to enabling Covid-19 vaccination in Africa and supporting Africa’s long-term health security.
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.
AU, Africa CDC adoption of digital technology set to save lives, revive economies
The recent decision by the AU and Africa CDC to adopt the use of digital Covid-19 certificates for travellers will go a long way in saving lives on the continent, says Denver Phiri