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Stopping the spread: A citizen’s engagement
Africa is no stranger to recent outbreaks and therefore has a foundation to combat the coronavirus, but more must be done to ensure the informal economy is included in a comprehensive strategy to beat COVID-19. The COVID-19 storm will eventually pass. But, if any early lessons are to be learnt from the pandemic, it is that African citizens with… Read more
Official opening of the Africa Centre for Transregional Research
Monday, 4 May marked the virtual opening of the Africa Centre for Transregional Research (ACT) at the University of Freiburg in Germany. ACT was established as a competence, service and information centre for European African studies in teaching, research and innovation. The opening ceremony which took place online due to the coronavirus… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Anta Taal
How are young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? This crisis is affecting everyone, but young people will be particularly impacted given the strain on job creation which we expect to see in the aftermath. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that globally approximately 1.3 billion young people are… Read more
2020 Ibrahim Leadership Fellows announced from Chad, Malawi and Sudan
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the 2020 intake of Ibrahim Leadership Fellows, who make up the programme’s ninth cohort. The incoming Fellows include Hanan Taifour (Sudan), who joins the International Trade Centre (ITC), Eliam Kadewele (Malawi), who joins the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Natasha Kimani
How are young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Young people across Kenya have lost their livelihoods at unprecedented rates. Since the start of partial-lock-down measures in Kenya, young people have reported a rapid reduction in their income, exacerbated by sharp hikes in the cost of essentials like food and transport. Over the… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Nasi Rwigema
How are young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? The short answer is surprisingly well. Demographics appear to play a role with COVID-19 where people over the age of 65 are known to be more vulnerable. This gives Africa an advantage with its young population which the World Health Organization has described as “a source of hope.”… Read more
