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COVID-19 in Africa: Now Generation Network perspectives
Over the last few months, the spread of COVID-19 has accelerated across Africa. Some of the continent’s leaders have been praised for their quick responses in implementing measures to help mitigate the health and economic impact of this pandemic. As the continent boasts the world’s youngest population, the Foundation recently set out to… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Multifaceted impact on Africa’s youth
The recently published Mo Ibrahim Foundation NGN Survey highlights the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Africa’s young and mid-level career citizens. Given the findings, there are cautionary signals which parties vested in Africa’s positive development trajectory should pay attention. These are pre-existing challenges which lodge… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: International partners and African Union
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s recent Now Generation Network (NGN) Survey found that young Africans believe that the responses of international organisations such as the UN or WHO to COVID-19 have been adequate compared to responses of regional institutions , which have been judged mostly as inadequate. In light of the unprecedented… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Tensions between government responses and civil liberties
COVID-19 has required unprecedented actions from governments to safeguard the rights to life and health. While some countries opted for a “soft” approach to COVID-19, a number of African countries took a more “strict” approach which meant the introduction of stringent lockdowns and state of emergencies (SOE), I believe mainly due to our weak… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: The continent’s prospects post-pandemic
The medical impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may have been lower in Africa than other regions of the world, but it has had far-reaching social, political, and economic effects on the continent. Infection and death rates are lower in most African countries than in Europe, Asia and the Americas, but many African health systems are less able to absorb… Read more
