As COVID hit Kenya and South Africa, race and class fears were amplified on Twitter
Socio-economic and political divides were further exacerbated by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the responses of the Kenyan and South African governments.
How COVID added to the stresses of the most vulnerable young women in South Africa
COVID-19 and the lockdown restrictions worsened situations of poverty, unemployment and food insecurity, adding to mental health stressors in South Africa
Gender inequalities deepen in multiple countries due to impacts of Covid-19
New research reveals how Covid-19 has deepened gender inequalities and gender poverty in many countries
Monitoring COVID-19 Impact on Households in Somalia
A new Somali COVID-19 Household Monitoring Dashboard builds on the 2020 Somali High Frequency Phone Survey.
COVID-19 and climate change hit malaria response
Deaths increase as interventions are thwarted and weather conditions favour mosquito breeding.
Uganda: Covid-19 Takes a Heavy Toll On Women's Health
Disruptions to essential health services due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt broadly. 40% of African countries reporting disruptions to sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services.
Two years on: Covid-19 threatens to derail the prospects for a generation in the Global South report
Two years into the pandemic, marginalised young people in developing countries are struggling to cope and going hungry – even more than ever.
Covid-19 Pandemic Effects Hamper Communicable Diseases Fight in Namibia – Official
"Some malaria-endemic regions, particularly in the north and northeastern parts of Namibia still report outbreaks".
Rising Debt May Crystallise Risks to African Sovereign Ratings
Public debt trajectories in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will see greater differentiation over the next two years after a general deterioration in public finances over 2020-2021, says Fitch Ratings.
Global overview of COVID-19: Impact on elections
Elections postponed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) span the globe. Here is a list of the current elections schedule and plans, as reported by governments, electoral management bodies, and news media.