A hub for information, analysis, and the global response to COVID-19’s impact on Africa
This site is dedicated to understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on Africa and to showcasing local and global responses. As we continue to build out the site, we welcome contributions, including links to sources we may have missed, policy ideas, analysis, interesting data, innovative initiatives, and first-hand experiences from across the continent.
This site is dedicated to understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on Africa and to showcasing local and global responses. As we continue to build out the site, we welcome contributions, including links to sources we may have missed, policy ideas, analysis, interesting data, innovative initiatives, and first-hand experiences from across the continent.
VIDEO: Dr. Vera Songwe on COVID-19’s Impact in Africa
Daily Focus by John SchellhaseDr. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, speaks to COVID-19 Africa Watch about the future—and renewed importance—of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the role of technology, infrastructure, and governance will play in the recovery from the pandemic, and the global response to the economic crisis. Watch now >>>