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The warning signs couldn’t be clearer that we need to act now to prevent millions dying from starvation (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP)
AFRICA

Preventing Covid-19 from becoming a hunger crisis in Africa

The warning signs couldn’t be clearer that we need to act now to prevent millions dying from starvation

  • Mimi Alemayehou
7 min read
It is difficult for residents of informal settlements to follow guidelines to prevent Covid-19 transmission, such as hand-washing, in the absence of access to water. It is governments’ responsibility to provide these basic services. (Lucky Tshuma)
AFRICAN UNION

Covid-19 and the call for solidarity: Challenges for informal settlements

It is difficult for residents of informal settlements to follow guidelines to prevent Covid-19 transmission, such as hand-washing, in the absence of access to water. It is…

  • Hloniphile Simelane
7 min read