COVID-19 in Africa
We are living in unprecedented times with the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As countries around the world implement measures in an effort to contain the spread of the virus, the Foundation is providing information and research on the impact of COVID-19 in Africa.
MIF aims at telling the African story of COVID-19, assessing the continent’s capacity to manage the pandemic, and its economic, political and social impact, including how it affects African citizens.
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Now Generation Network survey
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has published its first Now Generation Network survey findings on the impact of COVID-19, titled COVID-19 in Africa: what does it mean for young people?
The report analyses youth perspectives on the challenges Africa faces as a direct result of COVID-19. Drawing on views from 143 members of the Foundation’s Now Generation Network (NGN) – a group of young and mid-level career African citizens from various sectors and disciplines – covering 35 African countries, the report shares insights on how young Africans perceive this crisis.
It provides specific insights into the views of young people in areas including current risk assessment, government responses to the crisis; access to adequate healthcare; the availability of reliable information; and the continent’s prospects for the future.
Download report
Download File (pdf)Mo Ibrahim discusses COVID-19
MIF research and data on COVID-19 in Africa
Research publications
The Foundation has published an analysis of Africa’s readiness and capacity to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. It draws on a wealth of data, statistics and information from the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) and other sources to examine the current COVID-19 context and its immediate challenges.
COVID-19 in Africa: A call for coordinated governance, improved health structures and better data
MIF is also publishing regular Research Briefs which analyse the impact of the current COVID-19 crisis on the continent from a variety of angles. Download them here.
Infographics
Key resources on COVID-19 in Africa
COVID-19 in Africa: Media articles
This is a selection of media articles relevant to the pandemic shared each weekday.
COVID-19 in Africa: Key resources
Useful information including articles, blogs and maps about the pandemic from a selection of organisations around the world.
COVID-19 in Africa: Global calls for action
Publications and calls for action from some of the Foundation’s partners and other organisations.
MIF's statement on the Call for Action issued by African and European leaders.
MIF aims at telling the African story of COVID-19, assessing the continent’s capacity to manage the pandemic, and its economic, political and social impact, including how it affects African citizens.
Read regular updates and perspectives on COVID-19 and its impact in Africa, including youth perspectives from our network of young leaders.
