June records highest COVID-19 cases (Rwanda)
“The highest number of new COVID-19 infections were recorded in the month of June, according to the weekly Epidemiological Bulletin of July 4 from Rwanda Biomedical Centre.”
South African soccer team outbreak tests Tokyo Olympics’ ‘COVID-19-safe’ strategy
Latest Developments South Africa Washington Post Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“An outbreak of infections among members of the South African men’s soccer team has emerged as the first test of Olympic officials’ strategy of aggressive testing and swift isolation to prevent the spread of the coronavirus throughout the Tokyo Games.”
Third wave cases mount as tourism jobs crash
Analysis and Opinion Namibia / South Africa / Tunisia / Zambia / Zimbabwe Africa Confidential Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“While case numbers and deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise across Africa, the devastating costs of the travel restrictions that have been imposed on visitors as a consequence continue to grow. The economic damage caused by the closure of the tourism economy in Southern and North Africa last year is continuing, perhaps worsening, this year.”
African states face acute shortages of oxygen supplies and ICU beds
Daily Focus / Latest Developments Algeria / Malawi / Namibia / Senegal / South Africa / Tunisia / Uganda / Zambia / Zimbabwe The East African Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“WHO regional director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti said that hospital admissions for severely ill COVID-19 patients had reached unprecedented levels in about 10 countries; at least six countries were facing shortages in intensive care unit beds and medical oxygen.”
South Sudan runs out of COVID-19 vaccines
Latest Developments South Sudan Anadolu Agency Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Health authorities say country has exhausted its supply of AstraZeneca doses received under COVAX facility.”
How COVID-19 Undermines Democracy in Africa
Analysis and Opinion SAIIA Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“In prioritising public health, governments have drawn on emergency legislation to implement lockdown regulations. These measures narrow the gap between authoritarianism and democracy and can be used as a pretext for authoritarian regimes to hold on to power.”
Visualizing the Debt Service Drag on Developing Country Governments
Analysis and Opinion Center for Global Development Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The G7 countries pledged a massive scale-up in support of developing-country financing at their recent summit in the UK. How it will be financed remains an open question. But analyzing trends in recent debt flows by lenders to developing countries, and taking stock of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), can provide some important lessons for the G7’s new ambitions.”
COVID-19: Kigali City, eight districts placed under lockdown
Daily Focus / Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“‘The surge in cases has necessitated a lockdown in the city of Kigali and other 8 districts,’ read a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. ‘Citizens are urged to significantly reduce social interactions, and limit movements to only essential services.'”
Ugandan economy suffers as second lockdown bites
Analysis and Opinion Uganda The East African Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Second lockdown is poised to throw the economy, especially small-scale further into uncertainty.”
Egypt: Overcoming the COVID-19 Shock and Maintaining Growth
Analysis and Opinion Egypt IMF Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Egypt was one of the few emerging market countries that experienced a positive growth rate in 2020. As a result of the government’s swift and prudent policy response, coupled with IMF support, the Egyptian economy showed resilience in the face of the pandemic.”
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