In Africa, Colonial-Era Statues Began Coming Down Decades Ago
The current wave of the U.S. protests bringing down Confederate monuments has echoes in African social movements toppling statues of colonial rulers.
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Locusts Are A Plague Of Biblical Scope In 2020. Why? And ... What Are They Exactly?
They're swarming in gargantuan numbers in parts of Africa and South Asia — and posing a major threat to food supply. If you have questions about these insects, we have answers.
Why Forecasters Can't Make Up Their Mind About Africa And The Coronavirus
Will the continent see a disastrous wave of cases? Or will it be spared the brunt of the pandemic? Different researchers have different theories.
Lockdown Limits Access To Legal Abortion in Colombia. Telemedicine Is Now An Option
The pandemic has caused some abortion providers to close and made it more difficult for citizens to go out. Clinics are looking for alternatives.
From Murals To Tweets: The Global South Shows Solidarity With George Floyd Protests
Whether by painting murals, tweeting or taking to the streets, people in countries struggling with conflict, poverty and other crises are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Who Do People Trust For Coronavirus Info? In Zambia, It's Nuns On The Radio
Sister Astridah Banda noticed that most of the information about the coronavirus was being shared in English in a country where 70 languages are spoken. That gave her an idea.
New WHO Model Forecasts A Different Coronavirus Spread Pattern In Africa
A controversial WHO study predicts the coronavirus will spread differently in Africa than it has elsewhere and claim lives of 190,000 Africans — a far less dire outcome than predicted earlier.
Muslim Comics Gather Over Zoom To Celebrate Eid With Jokes And Joy
Forty comedians came together for 2 hours of stand-up to celebrate a socially distant Eid-al-Fitr. They cracked wise about everything from smelly burps to parents who share misinformation on WhatsApp.
6 Pieces Of Advice From A Veteran Contact Tracer And A Newbie
Get friendly with community leaders; be prepared to be judged by others. Disease detectives from California and Liberia share their best insights.
Kenya Opens Up Restaurants With New Restrictions
As Kenya emerges from coronavirus lockdown, officials are rationing the amount of food and alcohol customers can order — to keep the crowds manageable and sober.